Understanding Steps 5, 6, & 7: A Journey Through the Big Book
Episode Overview
Importance of experiencing the Big Book rather than just reading it. Detailed guidance on Steps 5, 6, & 7. Personal anecdotes from Joe McDonald. Engaging questions to prompt self-reflection. Building a new attitude and relationship with the creator.
They read it like a novel and they don’t know all the instructions and all the experiences described.
In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald takes listeners on a deep dive into the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the transformative Steps 5, 6, and 7. If you've ever wondered how to truly experience the guidance offered in the Big Book rather than just reading it like a novel, this episode is for you. Joe passionately explains the importance of not just reading but living the instructions and experiences detailed in the book.
He shares his own journey of misunderstanding the Big Book until someone unpacked it for him, which led to a genuine transformation. Joe emphasises that everything about recovery is written in detail, but it takes guidance to truly grasp and apply it.
He poses thought-provoking questions to engage listeners, such as, 'How many of you have made a personal inventory?' and 'How many of you had someone helping you know what to do about it?' Through these reflections, Joe aims to help others build a new attitude and relationship with their creator while identifying obstacles in their path. This episode is both educational and heartfelt, offering practical advice and personal anecdotes that make the Big Book's teachings come alive.
Whether you're new to AA or have been on the journey for years, Joe's insights will resonate and inspire you to take meaningful steps towards recovery. Don't miss out on this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the Big Book and its life-changing steps.