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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: Letting Go of Resentments in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/23

Join Wayne Giles as he explores the powerful lessons from Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the impact of holding onto resentments. Many of us have used our anger as fuel, living for our resentments without realizing how deeply it harms our recovery. Wayne reminds us that while others may feel justified in their anger, we must let go of it if we want to grow spiritually.The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous warns us that resentment is one of the greatest obstacles to our recovery. It blinds

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Position of Neutrality: Facing the Fear of Failure in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/23

oin 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 this Step 4 session, Wayne shares insights into the common struggle of fear—fear of not being good enough or of constant failure. Self-reliance, while once useful, often falls short in addressing deeper fears and uncertainties, especially for those grappling with addiction. The authors of the Big Book understood that false

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Position of Neutrality: Exploring the Proven Process...

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2024/11/22

Join Wayne Giles as he takes us through the unique approach to the 12 Steps, focusing on the suggested instructions for Step 4, directly from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne explains that the process described by the authors has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless variety—those addicted to alcohol and other substances. The depth and weight of this recovery program are designed for those seeking true freedom from addiction.In this session, Wayne emphasizes that this experience

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Position of Neutrality: Facing Life’s Challenges in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/22

Join Wayne Giles as he reflects on the resilience developed through the recovery journey, especially in Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne asks how many of us in sobriety have faced challenges we never could have handled in active addiction. He reminds us that it’s often the deep inner power—the connection to a higher power—that enables us to overcome life’s calamities.Prior to engaging in the AA program, many of us experienced a pattern of moving from one crisis to the next,

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Healthy...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/22

Join Wayne Giles as he shares insights into the often complex topic of sexuality, particularly as it relates to Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne reminds us that our sexual powers are God-given and inherently good. Whether we struggle with shame, misuse, or fear regarding our sexuality, it’s important to recognize that these feelings can either help or hinder our spiritual growth.Wayne emphasizes the importance of not loathing or despising our sexuality, as doing so only harms

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Position of Neutrality: Confronting Childhood Trauma...

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2024/11/21

Join Wayne Giles as he takes us through a deeply personal moment in his recovery journey during Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne opens up about childhood trauma and how his initial approach to his fourth step provided temporary relief but not lasting healing. His sponsor had told him he was a victim and had no part in the event, offering him permission to move on, but true healing didn’t follow.Years later, during another fourth step process, Wayne added the trauma back to his list and found

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Position of Neutrality: Facing Fear and Taking...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/21

Join Wayne Giles as he unpacks the role fear plays in our lives, especially in the context of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne discusses the underlying fear that drives us—whether it’s the fear of losing something we already have or not getting something we want—and how that fear often leads to poor decisions. These choices, rooted in fear, set off a chain of events that result in misfortune, even though we feel we didn’t deserve it.In this session, Wayne highlights how our actions—based on

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0:46

Position of Neutrality: Dealing with Resentments in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/21

Join Wayne Giles as he dives into Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on how we deal with resentments and begin the action steps of recovery. Wayne reminds us that in dealing with resentments, we set them on paper, listing people, institutions, or principles with which we’re angry. He emphasizes that we often think we can control ourselves—yet we were unable to control our actions when caught in the grips of addiction, so why would we think we can control anything else?Wayne

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding Spiritual...

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2024/11/20

Join Wayne Giles as he discusses the concept of spiritual sickness in Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne emphasizes the importance of compassion when dealing with others who are spiritually unwell. Just as we wouldn’t judge someone with cancer for the symptoms of their illness, we must extend the same understanding to those suffering from spiritual sickness. Often, those who offend us are manifesting their own pain and struggles, and it is through compassion and

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Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Fear in Step 4 AA...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/20

Join Wayne Giles as he explores the deep connection between fear and the impact it has on our spiritual and personal lives in Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne addresses how fear can consume us, much like how stealing robs us of our time, peace, and focus. Fear becomes a thief, holding us back from the growth we seek and causing us to spiral into unproductive thinking and worry. Through the process of self-examination, we learn to confront the fears that have

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Position of Neutrality: Shifting Perspectives in Step...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/20

Join Wayne Giles as he expands on the concepts found in Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the critical shift in perspective needed for growth. In this session, Wayne highlights the importance of recognizing that the people we encounter in life, just like us, are often sick in their own ways. This shift helps us extend grace, not just to others but to ourselves, especially when reflecting on our behavior in active addiction. Wayne shares personal reflections on how, when

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Position of Neutrality: Growing Beyond Fear in Step 4...

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2024/11/19

Join Wayne Giles as he expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing insights into the simple but profound process of overcoming fear in Step 4. In this session, Wayne discusses how we ask God to remove our fear and direct our focus toward what He would have us be. The message reminds us that we are human beings, not human doings—our primary task is to be present and aligned with spiritual guidance.Through Wayne’s explanation, we see how Step 4 teaches us to move beyond fear by shifting

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Position of Neutrality: Letting God Work Through Us...

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2024/11/19

Join Wayne Giles as he shares a personal reflection on the miraculous power of God and the life-changing experiences he’s had in his recovery journey. In this Step 4 session of Alcoholics Anonymous, Wayne reflects on the importance of letting God demonstrate what He can do through us. This powerful message emphasizes how recovery is not just about what we say, but about what we allow God to do through our actions and lives.Wayne’s testimony shines a light on the transformative power of surrender. He

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2024/11/19

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Position of Neutrality: The Grave Impact of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/19

Join Wayne Giles as he delves into the deeply serious nature of resentment and its impact on the spiritual journey. In this Step 4 AA session, Wayne shares his reflections on how holding on to resentments, anger, and fear prevents spiritual growth. He emphasizes the vital importance of the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience in the recovery process.Resentment, along with other negative emotions, can keep us stuck in self-will, spinning our wheels without progress. This message echoes

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Position of Neutrality: Faith and Courage in Step 4...

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2024/11/18

Join Wayne Giles as he dives into the paradoxical nature of faith and strength, reflecting on how true courage is facing fear despite feeling it. Drawing from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and his personal experiences, Wayne helps us understand that faith isn’t about avoiding fear, but about walking straight into it with spiritual empowerment. In Step 4, we are challenged to face our fears, weaknesses, and past mistakes, and as Wayne shares, this process is where real courage is born.“The

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Position of Neutrality: Addressing Deep Resentments...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/18

Join Wayne Giles as he breaks down the complexities of Step 4 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on deeply held resentments, societal principles, and personal identity struggles. In this segment, Wayne courageously shares his own personal inventory, including his resentment towards homosexuality and God, a conflict that stems from feeling at odds with both his faith and his own identity.Wayne highlights the confusion and frustration many experience when told how they “should” be

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Position of Neutrality: Shifting Focus from Self to...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/18

Join Wayne Giles as he explores a key principle in the recovery process—shifting our focus from ourselves to serving others, especially when faced with personal challenges. This passage from Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous reminds us that when urges or self-centered desires become overwhelming, the solution lies in helping others. By thinking of their needs and working for their well-being, we quiet our own troubling urges and avoid the heartache that comes from acting on selfish

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Position of Neutrality: Facing Ourselves and Removing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/17

Join Wayne Giles as he delves deeper into Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This crucial part of the process teaches us that while making a decision is essential, it holds little lasting value unless we immediately follow it with action. In Step 4, we face the things in ourselves that have been blocking us from true spiritual progress. We often dismiss harmful behaviors, chalking them up to “just the way I am.” But are these patterns really serving us?Wayne emphasizes the importance of

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Position of Neutrality: God’s Role in Removing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/11/17

Join Wayne Giles as he delves deeper into the concept of surrendering self-will in Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This step teaches us that it’s not about being ready at this exact moment but about being willing at some point in the future to face the truth about ourselves. As the Big Book states, “Faith did for us what we could not do for ourselves,” reminding us that God is doing for us what we are powerless to do under our own strength.By making the decision to turn our lives over and

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