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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: Navigating Jealousy and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/23

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the complexities of addressing jealousy and forgiveness during Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe unpacks the importance of using good sense and loving kindness when making amends, particularly when dealing with the powerful emotion of jealousy.Joe explains, “It may be that both will decide that the way of good sense and loving kindness is to let bygones be bygones. Each might pray about it, having the other one’s happiness uppermost in mind. Keep it

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Position of Neutrality: Facing Financial Amends in...

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2024/09/23

Join Joe McDonald as he dives into the financial realities many face when entering recovery, particularly during Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe shares insights on the common experience of discovering just how much money is owed once a thorough 4th Step inventory is completed.Joe addresses a key realization: “Most alcoholics owe money. Now, just by a show of hands, did anyone get to recovery without owing money? None of us get here on a winning streak. How many of you didn’t think you

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Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Ego and Prejudice...

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2024/09/22

Join Joe McDonald as he dives into the concept of ego and its role in hindering personal growth. In Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous, we are encouraged to set aside stubbornness, prejudice, and the idea that our human intelligence is the highest power. The authors of the Big Book invite us to open our hearts and minds to the possibility of a power greater than ourselves, even suggesting that we lay aside our resistance to organized religion. This is not just a challenge of belief but a call to

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Position of Neutrality: Reckoning with the Tornado of...

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2024/09/22

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the challenging realities faced by those in recovery as they confront the wreckage left by their addiction. In this session, Joe reflects on the powerful metaphor of the alcoholic as a tornado, tearing through the lives of loved ones and causing significant harm.Joe addresses the common misconception that simply staying sober is enough to repair the damage. “Certainly, he must keep sober, for there will be no home if he doesn’t. But he’s yet a long way from making

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing the 9th Step...

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2024/09/22

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the transformative power of the 9th Step Promises in the journey of recovery. In this session, Joe delves into the promises often seen on walls in recovery spaces, clarifying that these are the 9th Step Promises—states of being that reflect a higher level of consciousness and spiritual identity.Joe invites you to reflect on these promises with fresh eyes: “If we’re painstaking about this phase of our development, we’ll be amazed before we’re halfway through. We’re

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Accountability in...

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2024/09/22

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the deeper implications of Steps 8 & 9. In this session, Joe discusses the importance of honesty and transparency, especially when disclosing past actions influenced by alcoholism.“How many of you thought you were slick? I’m pulling it off. I keep it on the down low. They don’t know that I do this. Nor are we afraid of disclosing our alcoholism on the theory that it may cause financial harm. My alcoholism may

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Position of Neutrality: Navigating Accountability in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/22

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the profound insights and experiences outlined in Steps 8 and 9. Reflecting on the essential nature of accountability in recovery, Joe discusses the process of making amends and seeking forgiveness.“What right did he have? None without their permission. So he’s going to have to go talk to the people that will be affected—this business partner, the family—and say, ‘Look, here’s what went down. Cat gave me money. I

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Position of Neutrality: The True Freedom in Steps 8 &...

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2024/09/21

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the profound insights and experiences outlined in Steps 8 and 9. Reflecting on the true essence of freedom in recovery, Joe discusses the deeper meaning behind the journey of sobriety.“The new freedom isn’t freedom from chemicals; it’s freedom from me. I said a prayer to a power I didn’t know and I’m coming to know. That power, as he manifests through me, is power, peace, happiness, and a sense of direction.”Joe

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Position of Neutrality: Discovering Power Beyond...

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2024/09/21

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the profound journey of discovering a power greater than ourselves. This lesson delves into the concept of lack of power and how we begin to form a relationship with a power that can solve our problems. Drawing from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Joe helps us understand that the main objective of the steps is to lead us to a spiritual solution beyond our own limitations. For many, the mention of God might be uncomfortable, but we are invited to set aside our

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Position of Neutrality: Engaging with Authentic...

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2024/09/21

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of honesty and engagement with authentic recovery support in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe highlights the significance of finding the right support to increase the chances of recovery success.“Small wonder many in the medical profession have a low opinion of alcoholics and their chance for recovery. We must be entirely honest with somebody if we expect to live long or happily in this world. We here at New

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Action for Better...

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2024/09/21

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the critical shift from trying to think our way into better acting to acting our way into better thinking in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe explains the practical application of this approach in recovery.“Because of the way the book’s written, the instructions are in a chapter called ‘How It Works,’ and then when we start getting into the manner of living, they start talking about getting into action because we are people

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding the Doctor’s...

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2024/09/20

Join Joe McDonald as we explore Dr. Silkworth’s profound contributions to the Alcoholics Anonymous community. His belief in those struggling with addiction laid the foundation for understanding alcoholism as more than just a failure of willpower or a moral issue. Dr. Silkworth identified the abnormal physical reaction to alcohol, highlighting the need for a different approach to recovery.Dr. Silkworth’s opinion shifted how we perceive addiction, helping us see that a physical condition, like

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Position of Neutrality Step Study - Steps 5,6,&7...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/20

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: Advocating Without...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/20

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of advocating without condemnation in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe emphasizes the need to support and advocate for each other, regardless of past actions.“So do not get on the condemnation game no matter what because that’s the wrong team. Every one of you probably had a little time where you had to go to court, right? There was a prosecutor on one side and the defense team on the other. You notice how

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding Personal...

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2024/09/20

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, guiding us through the crucial process of personal inventory in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe emphasizes the importance of identifying defects and understanding the underlying fears that drive our actions.“So it says we’ve admitted certain defects and we’ve ascertained in a rough way what the trouble is. We’ve put our finger on the weak items in our personal inventory. So those of you who have done an inventory, have you

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Continuous Advocacy...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/20

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the ongoing commitment required in the 12-step program. Joe highlights the importance of continuous advocacy and service to others as part of recovery.“And so what we need to understand is you’re not ever done with the rest of the program. I agreed in 3 that as long as I had air in my lungs I would use it to advocate for my brother and sister. I’m not to condemn. I’m not to judge. I will, but I’m not to harbor that

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Position of Neutrality: Experiencing Spiritual...

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2024/09/19

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the profound spiritual experiences that can occur in recovery. Joe explains how these experiences are sensory and how they demonstrate the power referred to in the steps.“And if we both do our job, we’ll share a spiritual experience in this room tonight. How many have been here before and can witness for folks that happens? Very good. So those of you joining us online, you can’t see them, but they’re raising their

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding the...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/19

Join Joe McDonald as we explore the concept of alcohol and drugs causing an allergic reaction in certain individuals. Dr. William Silkworth, who we’ve mentioned previously, observed that alcoholics seem to experience abnormal reactions to substances like alcohol and drugs. This abnormal response is referred to as the manifestation of an allergy, and it plays a crucial role in understanding the nature of addiction.Dr. Silkworth explained that these “allergic types” can never safely use alcohol in any

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Honesty in Steps 5,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/19

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, delving into the necessity of honesty in recovery. Joe discusses the common behavior of seeking medical opinions, lying to obtain them, and then ignoring their advice.“We are people as a class who have spent thousands of dollars for informed medical opinions, lied to get those opinions, and ignored the results of those opinions. So you’re not going to impress me with your opinion of my lifestyle; it’s just not going to happen

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding the Root of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/19

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the deeper understanding of addiction beyond the surface level. Joe highlights the importance of recognizing the spiritual aspect of recovery, rather than just focusing on the physical symptoms.“If you see me when I’m out running and gunning in active addiction, you think my problem is I have a fondness for opiate drugs. That is a problem, but it’s not the main problem because you can take me off opiate drugs and I

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