THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THEUDRCAST: E-174 Big Book Study #9 | STEP 3 PRAYER | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-174 Big Book Study #9 | STEP 3 PRAYER | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-174 Big Book Study #9 | STEP 3 PRAYER | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
Tuesday 28th January 2025
Bill Ward and Gord P discuss Step 3 of the Big Book, focusing on relinquishing control and embracing spiritual guidance for lasting recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Relinquish control and let a higher power guide your life.
- Follow the directions in the Big Book meticulously.
- Recognise how trying to control others leads to conflict and resentment.
- Understand that our personalities often mask our true selves.
- Embrace spiritual practices for lasting recovery.
"Quit playing God yourself. Stop."
In this episode of THEUDRCAST, Bill Ward and Gord P dive into the depths of Step 3 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. They wrap up their discussion on the Step 3 prayer and explore the original manuscript of the Big Book. The focus is on relinquishing control and allowing a higher power to guide one's life.
Bill and Gord emphasise the importance of not playing God and instead, letting go of the need to control people and situations around us. They share personal anecdotes about how trying to control everything led to conflicts and resentment in their own lives. By handing over their will and lives to a higher power, they found peace and saw amazing changes. The episode also highlights the significance of following the directions in the Big Book meticulously.
Bill and Gord discuss how the original manuscript's language is designed to drive home key points, making it essential for recovery. They also touch on the idea of wearing masks and how our personalities are often a facade, masking our true selves. Through the process of recovery, they advocate for stripping away these layers to uncover one's authentic self. The discussion is filled with humour, raw honesty, and practical advice for anyone on the path to recovery.
If you're looking for a blend of spiritual guidance and practical steps to improve your life, this episode is a must-listen.