Dr Mike

Experience The Big Book

Dr Mike

  • Saturday – Ep: 485 – How it Works – Pages 60-62 – Step 3 – Part 2 – We have to stop playing God! Why? It doesn’t work!

Saturday – Ep: 485 – How it Works – Pages 60-62 – Step 3 – Part 2 – We have to stop playing God! Why? It doesn’t work!

Wednesday 29th November 2023

Dr. Mike dives into Step 3 of AA, discussing the shift from self-will to trusting a higher power for spiritual growth.
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Step 3: Letting Go and Trusting a Higher Power

Episode Overview

  • Step 3 involves relinquishing self-will and embracing divine guidance
  • The foundation of the arch of transformation is willingness catalysed by pain
  • Belief in God's ability to restore sanity forms the cornerstone of this spiritual arch
  • Understanding the transient promises of the world of the spirit in step 10
  • Exploring the third step prayer and contracting with God
The foundation of this arch is willingness. What makes you willing? Pain. The first step. Pain. I'm willing. I'm willing to go. I can't stay where I am. I need to get through the arch. What's the cornerstone of the arch? Believing that God can restore me to sanity. Believe that there's a power that can get me through and that I can live with that power. And the keystone of the arch that holds it up is the idea that God's going to be my director, not me.
Ever feel like you're trying to control everything, only to end up more stressed and overwhelmed? Dr. Mike's latest episode of 'Experience The Big Book' takes a deep dive into Step 3 of the AA program, where he unpacks the powerful concept of letting go of self-will and embracing a higher power's guidance. This isn't just about religious faith; it's about finding the courage to trust something bigger than yourself. Through personal stories and practical advice, Dr.
Mike shows how surrendering control can lead to profound spiritual transformation. If you've ever struggled with the idea of giving up control, this episode offers a compassionate and relatable approach to understanding why it doesn't work and how to start trusting the process.
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