Alyssa
Alyssa
Book Snippet 12 & 12 Step 3
Book Snippet 12 & 12 Step 3
Book Snippet 12 & 12 Step 3
Monday 20th January 2025
Discover the power of Step 3 in AA's 12 Steps with Alyssa, as she explains the importance of willingness and action in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Step 3: Turning Your Will Over to a Higher Power
Episode Overview
- Step 3 involves turning your will and life over to a higher power.
- Willingness is the key to opening the door to spiritual growth.
- Faith alone isn't enough – action is crucial.
- Dependence on a higher power can lead to true independence.
- Embracing Step 3 requires persistent effort and willingness.
Once we have placed the key of willingness in the lock and have the door ever so slightly open, we find that we can always open it some more
Start your day with Alyssa's AA Morning Snippets, where she reads from the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. This episode dives into Step 3, which is all about making the decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of a higher power as we understand it. Alyssa breaks down this step in a relatable and practical way, comparing it to opening a door with the key of willingness.
She explains that while faith is necessary, it alone isn't enough – action is crucial. Alyssa shares how the willingness to depend on a higher power or AA group can lead to true independence and spiritual growth. Using everyday examples, she illustrates how dependence on a higher power isn't a weakness but a source of strength.
Alyssa also addresses common fears and misconceptions about losing personal independence and highlights how embracing Step 3 can lead to a more contented and useful life. By the end of the episode, you'll understand that turning your will over to a higher power is a continuous journey, requiring persistent effort and willingness. So, if you're ready to take that next step in your recovery journey, this episode is for you.