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Position of Neutrality

PON is a study of the manner of living suggested by the founders of AA which was recorded in the book: Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of how Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered From Alcoholism.

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Position of Neutrality: Announcing Your Faith in Step...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/06

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 8 & 9, Joe reflects on the transformative power of faith and spiritual growth. AA teaches that spiritual transformation begins when we let go of our past self and announce our faith in a Higher Power, especially when it comes to making amends and healing relationships.Joe highlights how, when we take on

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Position of Neutrality: Empowering Ourselves and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/06

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 8 & 9, Joe emphasizes the importance of going beyond a simple apology to the family. The spiritual process of cleaning house requires more than remorse—it requires action, daily meditation, and the power of prayer to transform how we see the world.Joe explains how asking our Creator for patience,

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Position of Neutrality: Cleaning House with the...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/06

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 8 & 9, Joe delves into the importance of cleaning house with the family. After doing an inventory and sharing your story, it’s time to approach the family with honesty, understanding, and humility. Joe emphasizes the need to avoid criticism, even when their defects are glaring, and to focus on how your

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Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Fear in Step 8 & 9...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/05

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 8 & 9, Joe discusses the fear of returning to recovery after falling off the rails. He shares a story of someone who, despite being overwhelmed with fear about how others would perceive them, found the courage to stand up, make amends, and regain the trust of his community.The story emphasizes how

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Position of Neutrality: Building a Foundation in Step...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/05

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 8 & 9, Joe focuses on the emotional damage caused by the alcoholic and the importance of rebuilding relationships. He emphasizes that recovery requires more than just remorse; it involves taking the lead in repairing the damage and offering sincere apologies.The Big Book illustrates how the alcoholic’s

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0:56

Position of Neutrality: Power and Purpose in Step 8 &...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/05

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 8 & 9, Joe discusses the experience of approaching others to make amends, even when the outcomes may not be what we hope for. He highlights how using personal pain to lift others can provide a sense of purpose and power.The Big Book teaches us that, although making amends can sometimes be challenging or

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Position of Neutrality: Pocketing Pride in Steps 5,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/04

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 delves into the concept of “pocketing pride” and how this metaphor guides us through overcoming the fear of judgment in our recovery process. The authors of the Big Book use this powerful image to remind us that often, our pride keeps us trapped in fear, preventing us from moving

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Position of Neutrality: Guidance Through Inventory in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/04

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 having guidance through the process of making and reviewing a personal inventory. As we navigate the steps, many of us require help to interpret and address our personal inventory, allowing us to move forward in our recovery.The Big Book teaches us that

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Position of Neutrality: Looking the World in the Eye...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/04

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 finding peace within ourselves and how the journey of recovery helps us regain the ability to look the world in the eye, free of burden.In Alcoholics Anonymous, we are taught that through the process of spiritual growth, we can let go of shame, guilt, and the

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Position of Neutrality: The War Within and Spiritual...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/03

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 discusses the battle between ego and spiritual experience in Steps 5, 6, & 7. The journey of recovery often involves a war between the lies we tell ourselves and the truth we discover through the AA process. By subordinating our ego and embracing discipline, we begin to experience real spiritual

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Position of Neutrality: Reflecting on Belief in Steps...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/03

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 Bill Wilson’s reflection that it’s more logical to believe than not to believe, based on personal experience. The world reflects back to us how we think and feel, and this realization can be a critical point in recovery.In the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson lays

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Position of Neutrality: The Vital Step of Disclosing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/03

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 emphasizes the importance of disclosing ourselves fully to another human being. The Big Book makes it clear that skipping this vital step can be detrimental to recovery, as those who avoid it often turn to easier methods and risk relapse.By sharing the facts about ourselves, we arm ourselves with the knowledge

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Position of Neutrality: Reflecting on Relationships...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/02

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 emphasizes the importance of relationships in achieving peace, joy, and happiness. Without healthy relationships, true recovery remains out of reach. As we navigate Steps 5, 6, & 7, we are encouraged to take a quiet moment for reflection—something many of us find difficult but necessary for real

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Position of Neutrality: Facing Resentment and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/02

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 dives into the struggles many face even after becoming sober, such as difficulty getting along with others and the temptation to isolate. He reveals that isolation isn’t the answer and that resentment, even when unspoken, follows us wherever we go. By recognizing these patterns, we can begin to take action

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Position of Neutrality: Sharing Experience Over...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/02

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 emphasizes why in recovery we share experiences, not opinions. Alcoholics often spend thousands of dollars on medical opinions, only to lie about the truth and ignore the results. What truly matters is sharing experiences—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how we’re doing better today. By being honest in our

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Position of Neutrality: Returning with Gratitude in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/01

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 expresses gratitude to Wayne for leading while he was away and reconnects with the community, including a special shout-out to faithful followers in Canada. This episode emphasizes the importance of community and fellowship, as well as staying grounded in the principles of Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe reminds us of

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Spiritual...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/01

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 explores how the spiritual experience begins to transform our thinking and actions. The authors of Alcoholics Anonymous show us that the real battle is between the lies our ego tells us and the truth we discover through the process of recovery.Joe emphasizes that many of us came into

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Position of Neutrality: Power to Overcome in Steps 5,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/12/01

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 need for power in recovery. It’s not just about avoiding substances—it’s about tapping into a power greater than ourselves to take meaningful action and bear witness to the transformative strength that has restored us.The Big Book teaches that recovery requires action, not

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Position of Neutrality: Discovering Peace in Steps 5,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/30

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 reflects on the promise that we can be alone at perfect peace and ease. For many in addiction, being alone was a luxury lost long ago, often accompanied by a constant chorus of thoughts. Joe shares the personal experience of finally knowing a new peace, a new freedom, and a new happiness after working through

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Position of Neutrality: Unpacking the Spiritual...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/30

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 discusses the spiritual delight that can come after completing a fifth step. For many, the first time may bring feelings of being unburdened, though sometimes it may add a burden. Joe reflects on his own experience, feeling dead in spirit but eventually recognizing the joy of spiritual awakening when it was

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