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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: Embracing Step 6 & 7 AA...

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2024/09/14

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the spiritual depth and transformative power of Steps 6 and 7 AA. Joe emphasizes the importance of asking for the power to change and growing in conscious relation with a higher power throughout the day.“Because you had no power to behave any other way. You want power to behave another way? You’re going to have to ask and grow in conscious relation all day, every day, as I go along because that’s when the attacks

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Position of Neutrality Step Study - Steps 4 (Season 24)

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

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 Selflessness in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the essence of selflessness and the importance of embracing a state of being absent of self in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe highlights the central challenge of the human condition—our inability to think our way into a state of being, emphasizing that true beingness comes from recognizing our part in a greater whole.“Main problem centers in the mind, right? And so one of the things that you cannot do as a human but we

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Honest Prayer in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the profound experience of honest prayer and the spiritual journey of Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe reflects on the significance of acknowledging our true selves before God and the importance of building a solid foundation for recovery.“That’s the first honest prayer I ever said because I knew now that God knew me even when I didn’t know me. And he met me right where I was. I didn’t have to prep. You know what my prep

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Powerlessness in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

Join us as we explore Bill’s story, a poignant reflection on the crushing power of addiction. Bill realized that his addiction had become an overwhelming necessity, a routine he couldn’t control despite his best efforts. His story speaks to the deep powerlessness felt when addiction takes over, where actions consistently contradict true desires. This personal struggle resonates with many in recovery, reminding us that acknowledging our powerlessness is the first step toward freedom.Bill’s

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0:51

Position of Neutrality: Choosing the Right Confidant...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the importance of choosing the right person to confide in during Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe explores the struggle many face when deciding who to trust with their intimate and confidential admissions and emphasizes the significance of spiritual awareness in these moments.“So rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the person or persons with whom to take this intimate and confidential step. How many of

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0:43

Position of Neutrality: Step 1 AA - The Power of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in Bill’s story. Reflecting on the struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe emphasizes the value of peer testimony over medical opinions.Joe shares, “Sometimes I dally and I like to spend time in Bill’s story and stay away from the doctor’s opinion every once in a while. So we can focus on an experience. If that’s alright with you. How many of you had doctors give

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Readiness in Steps...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the crucial moments of readiness and personal accountability in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe emphasizes the importance of recognizing when we are truly ready to move forward in our recovery journey and how to prepare ourselves through prayer and introspection.“And what he said to me is, how do you feel? And I said, I don’t feel safe. And he said, if you don’t feel safe, you’re not safe. What are you ready to do next

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Position of Neutrality: Bill’s Realization of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/12

Join us as we delve deeper into Bill’s story, an eye-opening journey that mirrors the struggles faced by many in the grip of addiction. Bill’s realization that his addiction had become an overwhelming necessity highlights the helplessness and powerlessness many of us feel when trapped in the cycle of substance abuse. As we reflect on Bill’s path, we see that when we are powerless over substances, we are also powerless over our circumstances. Yet, even in the darkest moments, Bill discovered a

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Position of Neutrality: Personal Insights in Steps 5,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/12

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, guiding us through the transformative journey of Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe explains how to delve deeper into Chapter 6, “Into Action,” emphasizing the importance of introspection and finding personal meaning in the text.“So, Chapter 6, ‘Into Action,’ they ask us somewhat of a question, it looks like to me. And I know that because there’s a question mark after it. The way you find your experience in this book is you turn every

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

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/12

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, guiding us through the transformative journey of Steps 5, 6, and 7. Joe delves into the vital importance of admitting our wrongs, becoming entirely ready for change, and humbly asking for the removal of our shortcomings.“But it’s obscured by calamity, pomp, and worship. And then, as I go along, if I don’t get into this manner of living, once again I’m right back where I found myself. Hence the earnestness to really embrace the

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Position of Neutrality: Unlocking the Future with...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/12

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the concept of truth as the key to the future and the importance of gaining a new perspective in recovery. Joe discusses how the truth revealed in our inventory holds the key to our future.“So we turn back to the list for it held the key to the future. So what’s the key to the future? This is a search for the truth, so the truth is the key. That makes sense, that should resonate well with you, those of you who are

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Position of Neutrality: Breaking Free from Chains in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/11

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, delving into the profound realization of self-imposed limitations and the critical importance of addressing resentment in recovery. Joe discusses the fatal nature of harboring resentment and its impact on spiritual growth and sobriety.“So oftentimes it happens that we live our life in chains and we never even know we hold the key. So they’ve known it for a long time about us. Okay, but with the alcoholic whose hope is the

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

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/11

Join us as we explore Bill’s Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, a powerful account of breaking free from the cycle of self-destruction. Bill’s journey resonates with anyone who has felt trapped in their addiction, battling the overwhelming urge to escape and the inability to find a way out. In this short, we reflect on Bill’s turning point—his meeting with a compassionate doctor who recognized his illness and the need for a different approach. This realization marked a pivotal shift in

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing New Beginnings in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/11

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the transformative journey of recovery and the concept of new beginnings. Joe reflects on the fears of repeating past mistakes and the power of becoming a new creation through the 12-step process.“So they’re talking about my past life. I’ve tried to do things, I got to a certain level, I burned it down with my addiction. Well, if I try that again… Well, let me tell you something. You encounter this power, you embark

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Our Purpose in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/11

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of accepting and embracing our purpose in the recovery journey. Joe addresses the common feelings of frustration and comparison, emphasizing the need to shift our focus to understanding and fulfilling our unique purpose.“Now admit it, we sometimes assume that we’ve gotten rather a crappy assignment, don’t we? We get the why me’s. Or we look at somebody doing more and we think why not me. So I want you

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Position of Neutrality: The Importance of Shared...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/10

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the significance of shared experiences and understanding in the recovery journey. Joe emphasizes the value of learning from those who have walked similar paths, particularly for individuals who have faced incarceration or other challenging life experiences.“Why do you think this place was set up the way it was set up? Because people that have had a difficult experience like incarceration are skeptical about people

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Position of Neutrality: Trusting and Relying on a...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/10

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the importance of trusting and relying on a higher power in Step 4 AA. Joe emphasizes the shift from self-reliance to reliance on a power greater than ourselves, a crucial aspect of the recovery journey.“We’re trying to get you reliant on the power within you which is greater than you and then add to that properly align your self-reliance and you’ll do great things. So some of us once had great self-confidence. But it

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Forgiveness in Step...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/10

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the themes of forgiveness and self-reflection in Step 4 AA. Joe discusses the importance of genuine remorse and the belief that a higher power can guide us to better things.“It might, so they’re going to talk about their experience. Some people tell us so, but it’s only a half-truth. It depends on us and our motives. Does that make sense? If we’re sorry for what we’ve done and have the honest desire to let God take us

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Position of Neutrality: Confronting Fears and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/09/09

oin Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the challenges faced during Step 4 AA. Reflecting on common fears and commitment issues, Joe highlights the struggle many have with staying engaged and finishing what they start.“But you were afraid if you left you’d miss something. How many of you didn’t stay faithfully engaged with people because you never really fully committed to them because if you committed to them you might miss something? How many of you

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