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 Step 3 AA session, Joe dives into the analogy of life as a show where each person, like an actor, attempts to control everything—from the lights and the scenery to the people around them. He reflects on the common delusion many of us have: the belief that if others would just follow our script, life would be perfect. Yet, as Joe points out, this delusion only leads to frustration when reality doesn’t align with our expectations. Joe encourages us to consider how often this desire for control affects our interactions and growth in the spirit. Every person we encounter carries their own delusions, and understanding this can deepen our earnestness in recovery. As we grow in the spirit, we must learn to navigate the slumbering, thoughtless behavior of others with grace and acceptance, knowing that we are all subject to the same human flaws. This insight ties directly into the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE). In both frameworks, the third step calls for surrendering control and trusting in a higher power. Joe reminds us that we are not the directors of life, and recovery hinges on letting go of our need to arrange everything. Only by releasing this control can we find true peace and spiritual growth. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #LifeInRecovery, #LettingGoOfControl, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughSpirituality, #NavigatingDelusions, #RecoverySupport, #AcceptanceInSobriety, #RigorousHonesty, #ISEJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #GrowthInSpirit, #SurrenderInRecovery