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.  ...