Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews 248- Marty C- Steps 2 and 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous
Jul 15, 2022
In this enlightening conversation, Marty C, a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous from Hamilton, Ontario, dives deep into the nuances of Steps Two and Three. He passionately explains the concept of restoration to sanity and the crucial role a higher power plays. Marty shares his personal journey with belief and willingness, along with thought-provoking questions key to newcomers. He emphasizes the urgency of making the decision to turn one's will over, linking it to immediate action and personal rebirth, inspiring listeners to embrace their recovery journey.
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Restoration Over Religion
- Step Two frames recovery as a restoration to sanity, not merely a religious conversion.
- Desperation often opens people to accepting a power greater than themselves, which enables change.
From Childhood Fear To Metaphor And Change
- Marty recalls Catholic childhood trauma and later reinterpreting Bible stories as metaphors for being swallowed by self.
- A turning point came when Mark Houston told him, 'God is either everything or else he's nothing,' which reshaped his faith in recovery.
Two Questions That Open The Door
- The two core questions for Step Two are: do you now believe, or are you even willing to believe?
- Accepting that God (or a higher power) is everything unlocks readiness for Step Three.
