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Letting Go and Trusting: Exploring Step Three – 416
Letting Go and Trusting: Exploring Step Three – 416
Letting Go and Trusting: Exploring Step Three – 416
Sunday 1st September 2024
Explore Step Three of Al-Anon with Spencer and Mary as they discuss letting go and trusting a higher power for a more serene life.
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Episode Overview
- Step Three involves turning your will and life over to a higher power.
- This step is about making a conscious decision rather than taking action.
- Different people have different interpretations of what a higher power is.
- Surrendering control can lead to a more serene and manageable life.
- Faith and trust are essential components of this step.
The commitment to take all of our concerns and feelings, worries, fears, resentments, loves, dreams, wishes, thoughts, choices, and relationships, in short, our will and our lives, and place them in the care of the God of our understanding.
Step Three of the Al-Anon program is all about making a conscious decision to turn your will and life over to a higher power. In this episode, Spencer and Mary take you through the complexities of this step, sharing their own experiences and reflections. This step, often seen as one of the most challenging, requires a leap of faith and the willingness to let go of control.
It's not about taking action but making a choice to trust in something greater than oneself. Spencer explains how this step can be particularly tough for those who have always relied on self-management and control. Mary adds her perspective on the difficulties and rewards of surrendering to a higher power, especially for those who have had negative experiences with religion in the past.
The episode follows the section about Step Three from the book 'How Al-Anon Works for Friends and Families of Alcoholics,' breaking down each paragraph and discussing its significance. The hosts explore different interpretations of a higher power, whether it be a traditional God, nature, or even the collective wisdom of the Al-Anon group. They also touch on how turning your will over doesn't mean your problems will vanish but rather that you'll be guided through them.
If you've ever struggled with the idea of surrender or felt overwhelmed by the need to control everything, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to understand how letting go can lead to a more serene and manageable life.