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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: The Power of Humility in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/28

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the process of making amends in Steps 8 and 9 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe shares insights into the unpredictable nature of these encounters and the importance of subordinating ego to make sincere amends.“How many of you have gone to make an approach for an amends, and by the time you started talking about it, neither one of you could really remember what you were so doggone mad about? You’ve been talking about one another for so long you can’t

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Position of Neutrality: Discovering Personal...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/27

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of finding personal experience within the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Joe emphasizes the unique approach taken at Position of Neutrality, where the goal is to ensure everyone has a different, personal experience during the meeting. “We take a look at the suggested instruction for a step or so a week directly out of this book… The process described by the authors of this book has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless

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0:46

Position of Neutrality: Brian’s Step 2 AA Experience...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/27

Join Brian Reinhart as he shares his personal struggle with Step 2 in the 12 Steps, offering a candid account of his journey toward faith in a higher power. Raised in an atheist family, Brian was told there was no possibility of God, and over time, he adopted this belief. He even began to hope that no higher power existed because he felt that someone like him couldn’t be redeemed.In this honest reflection, Brian describes his battle with belief, particularly after getting off Suboxone. Feeling raw,

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Position of Neutrality Step Study - Steps 8 & 9...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/27

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: Embracing the Courage for...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/27

Join Joe McDonald as he dives into the challenges faced in Steps 8 & 9 of the 12-Step program, discussing the importance of not shrinking from drastic actions when necessary. Joe emphasizes the internal struggle and the sensory reality of knowing when a significant step must be taken. “You’re gonna feel it inside… When you know that you know that this has got to happen, and you’re really afraid for it to happen, and you ask—do you not know that? Oh yeah, this is going down. That’s what they’re

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0:52

Position of Neutrality: Recognizing Divine...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/27

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the profound moments of divine intervention that occur in the journey of recovery. Sharing a personal story, Joe recounts, “We’ll suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. One quick story… This cat came in and introduced me to this power, changed my life forever from that day forward. My life externals didn’t look different, but I was internally rearranged and walked out this whole thing.”Joe continues with an eye-opening

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0:55

Position of Neutrality: Embracing the Power of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/26

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the significance of the Step 7 prayer in Alcoholics Anonymous, a pivotal moment where the Big Book attaches the word “Amen.” Joe explains, “You’ll notice that this is the first prayer in the book where they attach the amen. Those of you that are not biblical students may not know why, but when I really need the power of testimony, I need agreement.”Reflecting on the importance of this step, Joe shares, “So I’m asking for agreement from the power within that’s

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0:45

Position of Neutrality: Preparing for Calm and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/26

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the importance of preparation and the approach when making amends in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes the repeated guidance in the Big Book, noting, “Notice how they said the same thing so many times. That should give you an idea of how much preparation you might need before the approach.”Reflecting on personal experiences, Joe shares, “Any of you ever had that happen to you? You just went all bad, and all of a sudden, they brought something up,

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0:43

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Willingness and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/26

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the critical aspects of willingness and humility in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe reflects, “We ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing no matter what the personal consequences may be. We may lose our position or reputation or face jail, but we are willing. We must not shrink at anything.”Joe emphasizes the necessity of surrendering to this process: “Notice the humility in that statement—‘I’m willing because I have no other

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0:46

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Principles Over...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/25

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the importance of focusing on principles rather than specific situations in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes, “Although these reparations take innumerable forms, there are some general principles which we find guiding. We’re going to focus on the principles and not the situations. The situations could be as many as there are in this room, but the principles are the same every time.”Joe also reminds us of the commitment to go to any lengths to

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Position of Neutrality: Brian Reinhart’s Journey in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/25

In this powerful testimony, Brian Reinhart opens up about his deep struggle with Step 1 of the 12-Step journey. He reflects on his childhood, filled with intense anxiety and trauma, never feeling comfortable in any space. His addiction became a coping mechanism for years, but like many who struggle, he eventually reached the point where the drugs and alcohol stopped working, leaving him in pure misery. Despite going through 30 to 35 treatment centers—from short seven-day detoxes to six-month

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Position of Neutrality: The Power of Demonstrating...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/25

Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the importance of demonstrating faith through action in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that faith without works is dead, highlighting a powerful example: “What do you imagine it felt like? Anything but quiet, right? His action met widespread approval. Oh, he quietly got up and made an explanation. His action met widespread approval, and today he’s one of the most trusted citizens of his town. This all happened years ago.”Joe illustrates that

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Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Selfish and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/25

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the impact of selfish and inconsiderate habits on relationships in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe delves into the turmoil these behaviors can cause within the home and how, often, we don’t realize the extent of the damage until we see it reflected back at us through others.Joe reflects, “Selfish and inconsiderate habits have kept the home in turmoil. We don’t know it when we’re in it, do we? You ever notice that when you look back on your addiction and

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Position of Neutrality: The Role of Faith and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/24

Join Joe McDonald as we explore the importance of faith in recovery, based on the experiences shared by the authors of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This lesson dives deep into the thunderbolt moments—the sudden realizations that shook individuals to their core and brought about a profound change. These encounters with a power greater than ourselves challenge our beliefs, inviting us to rethink everything we thought we knew.We’ll hear stories of redemption and restoration, where lives were

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0:46

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Willingness and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/24

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the essential role of willingness and divine power in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes the importance of asking for the power to make amends, even when the task feels overwhelming.Joe shares, “It was one thing to look at it and tell somebody else. It’s a whole other thing to go out to someone I hate and tell them what I’ve done to them. Try and lay that down, yes? We attempt to sweep away the debris which is accumulated out of our effort to

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Patience and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/24

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the importance of patience and persistence in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe sheds light on the reality that making amends is not always met with immediate gratification, and sometimes, it takes time to rebuild trust.Joe shares, “What’s it mean when I’m not gratified? I wasn’t one of those, or I’m impatient and not waiting for the change to take place. Have you ever gone to a family member and they’re like, ‘Yeah, catch me when you’ve been doing this a

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Position of Neutrality: Navigating Humility and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/24

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the nuanced journey of making amends in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe highlights the importance of humility over heroics in the process of spiritual growth, especially when facing difficult decisions that impact others.Joe explains, “It would have been impressive heroics if he’d walked up to the judge and said, ‘Here I am.’ Now they’re warning us against impressive heroics because if you’re trying to grow spiritually, impressive heroics are not what

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0:46

Position of Neutrality: The Power of Forgiveness in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/23

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the transformative power of forgiveness in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes the profound impact that offering genuine forgiveness can have on both the giver and the receiver, highlighting how the process of making amends benefits everyone involved.Joe explains, “So it’s harder to go to an enemy than to a friend, but we find it much more beneficial to us. It’s for them, it’s for you, it’s for everybody, but the reality is I get the benefit of

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Position of Neutrality: Shifting from Synthetic...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/23

oin Joe McDonald as we explore the profound shift from relying on external sources of control to discovering the divine power that flows within us. In this session, we dive into the power of willingness as the cornerstone for spiritual growth. The authors of the Big Book remind us that our own conception of a power greater than ourselves, no matter how inadequate, is enough to make the approach. This willingness to believe is the first step in a journey that moves us from synthetic spirits to true

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Position of Neutrality: Leading with Honesty in Steps...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/23

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the importance of taking the lead in making amends, particularly during Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that a simple, remorseful apology isn’t enough—real, meaningful change requires sitting down with those we’ve harmed and honestly analyzing the past.Joe explains, “We must take the lead. A remorseful mumbling that we’re sorry won’t fill the bill at all. We ought to sit down with the family and frankly analyze the past as we now see it. So how

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