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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: Awareness and Action in Steps...

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 explores the concept of conscious relation—the awareness of being aware and using that awareness to assist others. This awareness helps individuals communicate with something greater than themselves, guiding them through the steps of recovery.In Steps 5, 6, & 7, action is required to admit the exact nature

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Position of Neutrality: Balancing Religious and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/29

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 addresses the importance of balancing religious practices with recovery practices, particularly when navigating Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe emphasizes that while religious confessions have their place, they should not replace the spiritual actions required in recovery.In Alcoholics Anonymous, confession or sharing

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Position of Neutrality: Power Revealed Through Steps...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/29

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 highlights the transformative power found within the process described in the Big Book, emphasizing how these steps have worked for addicts of the hopeless variety, regardless of substance or behavior.The Big Book’s authors present a powerful solution, one that goes beyond simply

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Position of Neutrality: Taking Risks in Steps 5, 6, &...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/29

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 taking risks and moving forward in faith, even when fear is holding us back. He shares the story of a man who initially didn’t believe in God but borrowed Joe’s faith and found recovery. This highlights a core AA principle: you don’t have to have all the

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0:35

Position of Neutrality: Power in Steps 5, 6, & 7 AA...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/28

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 dives into the idea of how we often cover up our consciousness of a higher power, leading to fear, tension, and misery. Many in recovery find that even when things are going well, they’re suddenly struck by feelings of depression and hopelessness.The Big Book, written nearly 90 years ago,

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0:52

Position of Neutrality: Struggling with Addiction in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/28

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 struggle of addiction, particularly when people around you say, “You’re dying,” yet you can’t quit. He explores the emotional conflict of caring deeply about those who are concerned for you, but still feeling powerless to change.In the Big Book, the authors emphasize that

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0:44

Position of Neutrality: Confronting the Double Life...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/28

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 speaks on the struggle that many alcoholics face with living a double life. The Big Book explains that the alcoholic is very much like an actor, presenting one persona to the world while feeling completely different inside. This internal conflict, the battle between what we show others

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Position of Neutrality: Letting Go of False Personas...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/27

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 highlights the struggle with personal identity. Many of us develop a persona that we want others to see, but even when people believe in that facade, it often doesn’t feel like it truly fits. This inner conflict is part of the spiritual awakening process as we begin to shed false

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Position of Neutrality: Power-Driven Growth in Steps...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/27

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 sharing your story with someone when the time is right. The power of these steps is not about a rigid process but rather a power-driven transformation that happens when you are ready for true growth.In Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book teaches us that once we

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0:50

Position of Neutrality: Acting into Better Thinking...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/27

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 shift from trying to think your way into better actions to acting your way into better thinking. The authors of Alcoholics Anonymous emphasize that recovery isn’t about simply attending meetings or reciting chants—it’s about taking meaningful action based on a set of

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Position of Neutrality: New Attitudes in Steps 5, 6,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/26

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 Steps 5, 6, and 7, we begin to see that our experience of the world is a reflection of our inner state. The founders of AA understood that it’s not the world that shapes our thoughts and feelings, but our internal responses that shape how we see the world. This is the foundation of spiritual growth: recognizing that when we feel

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0:53

Position of Neutrality: Embracing the Process in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/26

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 mindset of preparing for what lies ahead in recovery through Steps 5, 6, and 7. Rather than condemning or resisting challenges, he encourages us to embrace them as part of the growth process. Drawing on a passage from Ecclesiastes, Joe highlights the futility of attaching happiness and purpose to

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Love and Acceptance...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/26

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 segment of Steps 5, 6, and 7, Joe shares a powerful reflection on identity and self-worth. No matter how low we may feel, he reminds us that we are deeply loved, both by a higher power and those around us. Joe highlights the importance of accepting this love and building a strong foundation, one that’s not shaken by

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Position of Neutrality: Fear Falls from Us in Steps...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/25

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 how fear falls away as we progress through the steps, and how we begin to feel the nearness of our creator. He reminds us of the transformation that occurs as we work through Steps 5, 6, and 7, moving from fear and uncertainty to a place of spiritual awakening and personal growth.Joe uses the

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Position of Neutrality: Joe’s Message of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/25

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 profound realization he experienced when he stopped drinking, drugging, and running. He thought his life was over, but instead, he discovered a long, vibrant life waiting for him beyond the chaos.Joe’s message reminds us that while we all have a mess, we also have the power to turn that mess into

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Position of Neutrality: The Vital Importance of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/25

Join Wayne Giles 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 Step 4, we learn that making the decision to turn our will and life over to a higher power is a vital step in our recovery, but it is only the beginning. The Big Book emphasizes that this decision alone is not enough to bring lasting change unless it is followed by strenuous action.Wayne explores the importance of taking

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Position of Neutrality: Sensible Perspectives on...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/24

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. Wayne delves into one of the most misunderstood and debated topics in recovery—sex and relationships. In the Big Book, the authors remind us to maintain a balanced and sensible approach when it comes to intimacy, as it is an area where human opinions often run to extremes.Some view sex as a necessary evil, while others argue for

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Position of Neutrality: Learning Compassion Without...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/24

Join Wayne Giles as he explores the balance between offering help and avoiding burnout in Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this reflection, Wayne discusses the reality that while we cannot help everyone, we can at least learn to take a kindly and tolerant view of each person we meet. However, this comes with the understanding that chasing after someone who doesn’t want help can lead to frustration and exhaustion—what’s commonly known as compassion fatigue or burnout.As we engage in the process of

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Position of Neutrality: Facing Our Past Through...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/24

Join Wayne Giles as he walks us through the challenging experience of taking a personal inventory in Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this powerful reflection, Wayne addresses those moments when old thoughts, regrets, and painful memories creep into our minds—whether from yesterday or decades ago. These are the grouch and the brainstorm, and for alcoholics, these are dangerous poisons.The Big Book emphasizes that turning back to our personal inventory is the key to unlocking our future. It’s not

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Position of Neutrality: Learning Tolerance and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/23

Join Wayne Giles as he dives into the challenging but crucial lessons of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, we explore the destructive nature of our resentments and how we must cultivate tolerance, patience, and goodwill—even toward those we perceive as enemies. It’s difficult, but necessary for our healing.The Big Book reminds us again and again that true spiritual growth comes from recognizing the sickness in ourselves and others, learning to view people through the lens of

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