This episode gives the example of the man of thirty which has a powerful message for all alcoholics! It begins discussion of the queer mental twist which all real alcoholics have in common. The baffling feature of alcoholism is discussed.

This episode is about sponsorship. We cover the chapter in Carry this Message that has some excellent information on this topic. Joe Mcq gives his thoughts on this important and maybe misunderstood topic that I believe will be very helpful to listeners.

These pages contain the first step in recovery not the first step of the program of recovery. They discuss the illusion that kills us and the delusion we have that must be smashed. Every alcoholic should read and know these few pages no matter the length of their sobriety.

This episode has further information on the synchronicity of events that led to the formation of AA. Then we finish the look at passing on this special gift that we have been given. How effectively is AA carrying the message today? The first two chapters in Carry this Message are completed in this episode.

This episode looks at the information in Drop the Rock covering Step 7. This step will be covered in 2 episodes and in this episode we look at practicing humility as a way of life.

These pages have the instructions for working steps 8 and 9. I review the information from last week. Further thoughts on forgiveness and willingness. How do you approach the person whom you once hated? What is the attitude that one should have? What about if you owe money? What about criminal offenses? They give us specific directions because this is such an important step.

What is the solution? What is a spiritual experience or awakening? What blocks us from it? How does it change us? How does the gift of desperation show up in my life?

What were the events that put people together to give this program of recovery to us? You can’t help but see the hand of God. I never get tired of looking at the history of AA. We go over this chapter from Carry this Message by Joe Mcq.

The instructions for step 8 are contained in these 2 pages. Freedom from fear of people. Willingness to forgive and what that means. Willingness to make right our past. Then the 2 sentences on what we are doing with the steps. Putting our life in order and most importantly what is our real purpose.

Where did the solution come from? What did Dr Jung tell Roland Hazzard? What does the solution look like? Why is belief not enough for an alcoholic? These are such powerful pages that changed all of our lives. Let me hear from you [email protected]