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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: Understanding the Illness of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/22

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne explores the idea of alcoholism as an illness, a concept introduced by the founders of AA long before it was widely accepted by the medical community. He discusses how alcoholism affects those around us in ways that other illnesses do not, causing deep hurt and resentment among loved ones.“An illness

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0:53

Position of Neutrality: Unexpected Blessings in Step...

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2024/10/21

oin us as Denise McDonald shares another pivotal moment in her recovery journey in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise recounts her frustration when a snowstorm caused road closures that prevented her from keeping a meaningful commitment. Angry and confused, she questioned why God would allow this to happen when she was trying so hard. However, what followed was something truly amazing. During a visit to her grandma’s, a friend described a house that sounded just

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Position of Neutrality: Discovering the Tangible...

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2024/10/21

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne emphasizes the transformative power of the 12 Steps, revealing that “there is a solution” for even the most hopeless cases. Drawing from the Big Book, Wayne explains that the 12 Steps are more than just guidelines—they are a spiritual pathway to a profound and tangible experience of recovery.“The

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0:42

Position of Neutrality: Understanding the True Nature...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/21

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the challenging task of truly understanding alcoholics and addicts, especially for those who are new to this way of life. Drawing from his experiences at a substance use facility, Wayne highlights the common surprise among staff members at how alcoholics and addicts behave.“Moderate

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0:56

Position of Neutrality: The Turning Point in Bill’s...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/21

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on a pivotal moment in the history of AA, focusing on a well-known doctor’s account of treating Bill W., a man considered hopeless after multiple failed attempts at recovery.“In the course of his third treatment, Bill acquired certain ideas concerning a possible means of recovery. As part of

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0:55

Position of Neutrality: From Desperation to...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/20

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne openly reflects on the desperate actions many take when driven by addiction, like stealing from family just to get another fix. He acknowledges the shared experiences of those in recovery, emphasizing that while the past may be filled with wrongdoing, it’s the redemption that truly matters.“Yes, I

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0:36

Position of Neutrality: Spiritual Awakening in Step 1...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/20

Join us as Denise McDonald reflects on a profound spiritual experience in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise shares how, after a powerful moment of clarity, she saw shooting stars on her way home—signs she interpreted as God’s presence. This experience opened her eyes to the reality that there truly was something greater at work in her life. In the midst of this awakening, her once black-and-white world started to come alive with color. Birds she hadn’t noticed

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0:56

Position of Neutrality: Witnessing the Unlikely Trust...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/20

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 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the profound transformation that occurs in recovery—where individuals who were once unreliable now stand as trustworthy sources of truth. He marvels at the fact that a group of alcoholics, alongside a doctor, can now be relied upon absolutely, despite their pasts.“How many of you, by the

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0:43

Position of Neutrality: Confronting the Destruction...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/20

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne addresses the immense destruction that alcoholism brings into the lives of others, driven by selfishness and self-centeredness. He reflects on how, in the depths of addiction, the impact on others was often completely overlooked.“It brings misunderstanding, fierce resentment, financial insecurity,

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0:42

Position of Neutrality: Facing Hard Truths in Step 1...

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2024/10/19

Join us as Denise McDonald shares a pivotal moment in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise recounts a frustrating interaction with her sponsor, who bluntly pointed out that she wasn’t participating in her recovery journey. Angry and shocked, Denise walked to her car, furious that her sponsor “fired” her. But as she sat in her car, the truth hit her hard—she wasn’t doing anything to move forward. That realization lit a fire in her, pushing her to take her recovery

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Position of Neutrality: Witnessing the Miracle of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/19

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the profound transformation witnessed within the fellowship, where those who had reached the deepest depths of addiction are now experiencing recovery.“This has become the basis of a rapidly growing fellowship of these men and their families. This man and over one hundred others appear to

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Position of Neutrality: Shedding the Mask and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/19

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne discusses the moment when the mask of pretense finally becomes too heavy to wear. He reflects on the endless spree of addiction, where day after day is filled with the same destructive behaviors, until the effort to pretend that life is anything but drug-filled becomes unbearable.“There came a day

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Position of Neutrality: Facing the Truth About Our...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/19

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne confronts the harsh reality of the alcoholic’s dual nature. He reflects on how, when drinking, the real alcoholic becomes a person almost unrecognizable from their true self.“I was pretty tweaked out all the time, right? Anybody else? There was no in-between. I’m either using or I’m not. His

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding the Real...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/18

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne explores the nature of the real alcoholic, someone who, once they start drinking, loses all control. He describes how this person may begin as a moderate drinker but eventually spirals into absurd and tragic behavior.“One time, I came to at 2 o’clock in the morning, sitting in a Safeway parking lot,

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Position of Neutrality Step Study - Step 1 (Season 25)

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/18

Position of Neutrality is a study of the manner of living suggested by the founders of A.A. which was recorded in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify:

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Position of Neutrality: Finding Comfort in Step 1 AA ...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/18

Join us as Denise McDonald reflects on her early experiences attending AA meetings in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise shares how attending meetings daily made her feel safe and understood. She recalls a woman who introduced herself as a “grateful recovered alcoholic,” a concept Denise initially couldn’t understand. Denise explains how, in those early days, she never introduced herself as an alcoholic and preferred to simply listen, quietly absorbing the stories

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Position of Neutrality: Emotional Challenges and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/18

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 this Step 1 AA session, Wayne addresses the emotional complexities that arise in recovery, especially when dealing with loved ones. He reflects on how emotions like embarrassment can make us treat those closest to us more harshly, often leading to isolation and shame.“But the ex-problem drinker who has found this solution, who is

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Position of Neutrality: Walking the Path of Recovery...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/18

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 12 AA session, Joe addresses the profound truth that recovery is not a solo journey. He shares the importance of companionship in the process, promising that although the road may be tough, no one has to walk it alone.“Have any of you been told you never have to feel this way again if you don’t want to? How many of you

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Position of Neutrality: Asking for Help in Step 1 AA...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/17

oin us as Denise McDonald opens up about her early struggles with taking the steps seriously in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise shares her uncertainty around the concept of God and how it impacted her journey through the steps. Feeling lost and unsure about how to proceed, she reached out to a woman with 35 years of sobriety, someone who had been in the back of her mind for a while. Despite her doubts, she made the call, unsure of how sponsorship worked but

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Position of Neutrality: Confronting Denial and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/10/17

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 Step 12 AA, Joe tackles the tough reality of addiction and the necessity of belief in recovery. Speaking to both believers and non-believers, Joe recalls that half of the original fellowship were atheists or agnostics, yet they still found a path to recovery. He challenges those in denial to recognize that if

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