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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: Bill’s Encounter with Ebby...

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2024/09/18

Join us as we explore Bill’s encounter with Ebby, which marks the beginning of his transformation into what he describes as the 4th dimension of existence. In this pivotal moment of Step 3, Bill’s experiences show how life-changing revelations can occur when we allow ourselves to embrace spiritual guidance. Through this journey, we see how happiness, peace, and usefulness become attainable, even when we feel most lost.“We’ll learn that even in our darkest moments, a new and fulfilling experience is

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Position of Neutrality: Bill’s Story and the Path to...

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2024/09/18

Join Joe McDonald as we explore Bill’s powerful journey in Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous, where the concept of powerlessness truly comes to life. In this session, we’ll bring together everything we’ve learned so far, focusing on the events that led Bill to admit his powerlessness over alcohol. Through Bill’s story and personal introspection, we come to realize that addiction is not something we can overcome by willpower or control alone.“It is only through fully conceding that we open ourselves to

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Vulnerability and...

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2024/09/18

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, delving into the essential practice of vulnerability and honesty in the recovery process during Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe underscores the importance of sharing every aspect of one’s journey, no matter how difficult, to truly progress in recovery.“I mean I couldn’t stop shaking for weeks. And so they had to write for me. So whatever it takes. But we pocket our pride and go to it, illuminating every twist of character, dark cranny

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Position of Neutrality: Navigating Trust and Safety...

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2024/09/18

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the nuances of trust and safety in the recovery process during Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe emphasizes the importance of finding a safe and trustworthy person to share your journey with, acknowledging the deep-seated fears many carry even after physical incarceration.“So to Sean’s point, you may be in a situation where having details about your life may not be safe for you. And you don’t have to be incarcerated to have a

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Position of Neutrality: Unpacking the Big Book for...

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2024/09/18

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the transformative process of Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe emphasizes the importance of not just reading the Big Book like a novel but truly understanding and experiencing its instructions and insights.“They read it like a novel and they don’t know all the instructions and all the experiences described. Everything that happened to them as a result of the actions they took is written down in detail, precisely how they

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Position of Neutrality: Exploring Guidance and...

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2024/09/17

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the value of seeking guidance from various sources, Joe discusses the importance of understanding the true nature of one’s problems.“Though we have no religious connection, we may still do well to talk with someone ordained by an established religion. How many of you have done that? In the whole recovery community, it’s not

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Position of Neutrality: Bill’s Story and the Struggle...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/17

Join us as we dive deeper into Bill’s story, a pivotal narrative that captures the essence of powerlessness. Bill’s desperate desire to quit drinking is juxtaposed with his erratic behavior, demonstrating the paradox many of us experience in recovery—wanting to stop but being unable to. The authors of the book “Alcoholics Anonymous” understood this phenomenon even 80 years ago, as they too battled the challenges of powerlessness and unmanageability.Through vivid descriptions, Bill’s account draws us

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing the Journey of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/17

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the challenges many face, Joe discusses the struggle of accessing something greater than oneself to cope with life’s difficulties.“Couldn’t seem to be of real help to people. Pray to misery and depression. That was my human condition. I had to access something, and for a while, alcohol and opiates and things like that were a

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding Powerlessness...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/17

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the challenges many face, Joe discusses the common struggle with understanding and accepting powerlessness in the journey of recovery.“How many of you have tried to help people that had active addiction and then got really angry with them because they acted like a drug addict? How many of you have been really angry at yourself

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding the Real...

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2024/09/16

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 3 AA session, Joe dives into the concept of the “real alcoholic,” shedding light on the crucial distinctions between moderate drinkers, hard drinkers, and those who are powerless over alcohol. The real alcoholic, as described in the Big Book, loses all control over their consumption once they start drinking, marking a

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Discipline in Steps...

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2024/09/16

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the deeper discipline required in Steps 5, 6, and 7. Reflecting on the necessity of admitting our defects and embracing a disciplined manner of living, Joe guides us through the process of recovery.“Did you guys go to sleep? Big lunch? We’ve admitted to God. They’re trying to hear you in Edmonton, Alberta. I’m going there in 50 days. To ourselves and to another human being, the exact nature of our defects. This brings

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Position of Neutrality: Beyond Abstinence in Steps 5,...

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2024/09/16

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the deeper goals of 12-step recovery beyond mere abstinence. Reflecting on the common misconceptions and the true essence of recovery, Joe challenges us to understand and embrace a sustainable manner of living.“How many of you were led to believe that the goal of 12-step recovery was abstinence? It’s easy to get led down that path, isn’t it? And we celebrate abstinence, right? They call it continuous sobriety. They

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Identity and...

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2024/09/16

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the restoration of identity and the journey of overcoming inconsistencies in Steps 5, 6, & 7. Reflecting on the internal struggles many face, Joe emphasizes the importance of recognizing our true identity and the power within us.“They’re not enough. And everyone in here that felt that, that’s what we’re talking about. That’s that concession to the spirit. Because the whole idea is this is a restoration of your

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Identity and...

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2024/09/15

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the essential practice of owning our identity and behaviors in Steps 5, 6, & 7. Reflecting on the gap between how we behave and who we truly are, Joe encourages a deeper self-awareness and conscious decision-making in our recovery journey.“I have got to do a better job of owning who I am and owning how I behave because how I behave isn’t who I am. I think it is, but it isn’t. How I behave is how you think I am

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Position of Neutrality: The Unmanageability of Life...

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2024/09/15

Join us as Joe McDonald 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, we explore Bill’s experiences that illuminate the bewildering and erratic nature of addictive behavior. Bill’s story highlights the gradual consequences of addiction that may seem insignificant to the person struggling but appear catastrophic to their loved ones. Evictions, repossessions, missed

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Position of Neutrality: The Value of Honest Testimony...

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2024/09/15

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of honest testimony and following professional advice in Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe reflects on the common experience of seeking psychiatric help on the path to recovery and the challenges of being truthful and following guidance.“How many of you saw psychiatric help on the way to recovery? I should see a lot more hands. Yeah, a lot of times you were behind glass. I understand. We’ve spent thousands of

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing the Journey of...

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2024/09/15

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of continuous recovery and the reality of recurring challenges in Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe reflects on the feeling of relief that comes from unburdening oneself, but also the necessity of maintaining a committed recovery journey.“The feeling that the drink problem had disappeared will often come strongly. How many of you had that experience? I unburdened myself. How many of you found that although it

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Position of Neutrality: Recognizing Powerlessness in...

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2024/09/14

Join us as we explore Bill’s story, a powerful testimony of the battle against addiction. Bill came to understand that his addiction was not a matter of sincerity or willpower; it was a deep-seated powerlessness that dictated his life. This segment takes us through the events that led Bill to a place of realization, where he saw the need for a new approach to living.The story highlights the erratic and destructive behavior that often accompanies addiction, and how the consequences, though they may

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Quiet Reflection in...

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2024/09/14

oin Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the importance of quiet reflection in the recovery process. Joe discusses the challenge of finding inner peace and the significance of taking time for introspection and gratitude.“Returning home, we find a place where we can be quiet for an hour. How many of you would have to admit that being quiet for any length of time, particularly an hour, was complex? Because they’re not talking about quiet here. They’re talking

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Position of Neutrality: Discovering the Main Purpose...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/14

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the foreword to the first edition and its emphasis on showing others precisely how we have recovered. Joe shares how to find personal experiences within the text and encourages viewers to do the same, promising a shared spiritual experience.“So in the foreword to the first edition, it says to show others precisely how we’ve recovered is the main purpose of the book. So what we do here is exactly that—show others

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