Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe explores the concept of conscious relation—the awareness of being aware and using that awareness to assist others. This awareness helps individuals communicate with something greater than themselves, guiding them through the steps of recovery.

In Steps 5, 6, & 7, action is required to admit the exact nature of our defects to God, ourselves, and another human being. Joe emphasizes that awareness isn’t just about understanding ourselves; it’s about applying that awareness to help others. The Big Book teaches us that recovery is a shared journey, and the wisdom we gain through awareness allows us to lift others as we continue to grow spiritually.

In both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), the focus on conscious awareness is pivotal. It’s not only about recognizing our defects but also about embracing the power of admitting them, which opens the door to true transformation.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe addresses the importance of balancing religious practices with recovery practices, particularly when navigating Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe emphasizes that while religious confessions have their place, they should not replace the spiritual actions required in recovery.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, confession or sharing your inventory with the right person is essential, but finding that person is a deeply personal process. Joe reminds us that when the right person appears, you will know—just as countless others have experienced. However, it’s crucial to distinguish between religious duties and recovery practices. The Big Book emphasizes that while it’s important to adhere to personal religious beliefs, recovery requires a specific approach grounded in the AA process, particularly for those struggling with addiction.

In both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), the distinction between religious rituals and recovery practices is essential. Recovery is about taking action in alignment with spiritual principles, and while faith plays a part, the steps require tangible, deliberate efforts toward change.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe highlights the transformative power found within the process described in the Big Book, emphasizing how these steps have worked for addicts of the hopeless variety, regardless of substance or behavior.

The Big Book’s authors present a powerful solution, one that goes beyond simply abstaining from substances and behaviors. Through these steps, individuals learn to reveal a power greater than themselves—one that works through them to bring about lasting recovery. Whether you’re struggling with addiction or seeking spiritual growth, these steps guide you toward finding freedom and a new way of living.

In both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), this transformative process is key. The steps, when practiced, reveal a power that not only helps with addiction but also leads to a deeper spiritual connection, helping individuals move forward in recovery with strength and clarity.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe emphasizes the importance of taking risks and moving forward in faith, even when fear is holding us back. He shares the story of a man who initially didn’t believe in God but borrowed Joe’s faith and found recovery. This highlights a core AA principle: you don’t have to have all the answers—sometimes you just need to lean on others’ belief until you find your own.

The Big Book teaches us that fear often holds us back from growth. Joe reminds us that waiting for the “perfect” person to share with or the right moment to take action often leads to missed opportunities. In AA, we learn that moving in faith, even when we’re unsure, opens the door to spiritual transformation. Steps 5, 6, and 7 require us to confront our fears, trust in the process, and lean on the support of others as we let go of our past and embrace a better life.

Recovery isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about trusting the process, taking action, and finding the power that works for you, even if it starts by borrowing someone else’s belief.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe dives into the idea of how we often cover up our consciousness of a higher power, leading to fear, tension, and misery. Many in recovery find that even when things are going well, they’re suddenly struck by feelings of depression and hopelessness.

The Big Book, written nearly 90 years ago, describes this exact experience. It shows us that the solution isn’t in managing life through our own strength but through aligning ourselves with a higher power. The authors emphasize that real transformation comes through adopting a new way of living—one based on spiritual principles, humility, and action. This manner of living provides the stability we need to remain in recovery and avoid the traps of fear and misery.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, the solution to these struggles is found in taking action through the steps, particularly Steps 5, 6, and 7. These steps teach us that spiritual growth is about surrendering our ego and recognizing the need for help from a power greater than ourselves.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe discusses the struggle of addiction, particularly when people around you say, “You’re dying,” yet you can’t quit. He explores the emotional conflict of caring deeply about those who are concerned for you, but still feeling powerless to change.

In the Big Book, the authors emphasize that this powerlessness is real, and it’s why we must come to believe in a power greater than ourselves. The solution isn’t about forcing change, but about surrendering to a higher power, a source of tangible, sensory experience. The battle within can feel overwhelming, but the power we come to believe in offers the strength to face it.

Alcoholics Anonymous teaches us that by taking action and relying on a higher power, we can move beyond addiction. The key lies in Steps 5, 6, and 7, which guide us to admit our shortcomings and open ourselves up to the transformative power of surrender.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe speaks on the struggle that many alcoholics face with living a double life. The Big Book explains that the alcoholic is very much like an actor, presenting one persona to the world while feeling completely different inside. This internal conflict, the battle between what we show others and how we truly feel, is a common struggle in recovery.

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous emphasizes that this “double life” is a key area where alcoholics must confront their own dishonesty. As we work through Steps 5, 6, and 7, we begin to shed these false identities and personas, allowing us to live with honesty and integrity. By letting go of these facades, we start to experience the true freedom that comes with aligning ourselves with our higher power. The process of recovery allows us to reclaim our authentic identity, no longer defined by the masks we wear or the lies we tell ourselves.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe highlights the struggle with personal identity. Many of us develop a persona that we want others to see, but even when people believe in that facade, it often doesn’t feel like it truly fits. This inner conflict is part of the spiritual awakening process as we begin to shed false identities and embrace our authentic selves.

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous emphasizes the importance of being free from false personas. These are just manifestations of fear and insecurity, designed to protect us from feeling vulnerable. However, true recovery happens when we let go of these facades and begin to live with honesty and humility. In Steps 5, 6, and 7, we learn to release these false identities and find freedom through surrender to a higher power, moving beyond the need to maintain an image and embracing our true self.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe discusses the importance of sharing your story with someone when the time is right. The power of these steps is not about a rigid process but rather a power-driven transformation that happens when you are ready for true growth.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book teaches us that once we are prepared to share our inventory, we waste no time. Often, the person we need to share with will appear at the right moment—when the student is ready, the teacher appears. This step is more than just a process; it’s about being open and willing to let go of the past, admit our wrongs, and experience the freedom that comes from humility. The experience of Steps 5, 6, and 7 helps to align us with a higher power, opening the door to spiritual and personal growth.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe discusses the shift from trying to think your way into better actions to acting your way into better thinking. The authors of Alcoholics Anonymous emphasize that recovery isn’t about simply attending meetings or reciting chants—it’s about taking meaningful action based on a set of spiritual principles.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we learn that subduing our ego and leveling our pride is essential. The Big Book teaches us that our participation in recovery isn’t passive. It requires admitting our harms to others, and more importantly, recognizing that this action is necessary for our own spiritual growth. This is what begins to align us with a higher power, allowing us to experience true transformation. Steps 5, 6, and 7 are all about letting go of the old self and embracing the humility required for change.

By taking action and practicing these steps, we move beyond the idea of recovery and into the actual experience of living a recovered life. AA shows us that spiritual growth comes from engaging in this process wholeheartedly and letting go of ego-based thinking.

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