Join Joe McDonald as he explores the deeper understanding of self and spiritual power in Steps 10 and 11 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe reflects on the realization that many of us were mentally and emotionally ill, but that illness wasn’t our true self. He discusses the transformative power of love and compassion, and how those who helped us in recovery revealed the spiritual power within us—explaining that this power is the subject of our experience, not just a concept or belief. Joe emphasizes that once we grasp the presence of this power within, we are able to fully commit to the spiritual journey of recovery.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 10 helps us continue to maintain our spiritual progress through self-awareness and accountability, while Step 11 encourages us to seek a deeper c ...