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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 a Power Greater...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/22

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 human struggles with accepting a power greater than ourselves.“So they just said to you what I just said to you. The reader may still ask why he should believe in a power greater than himself. I think I have advanced that for you earlier. But we think there are some good

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0:40

Position of Neutrality: Exploring Honest Doubt and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/21

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 human struggles with honest doubt and prejudice.“So I’m going to talk to you about this power in the most inoffensive way I can. And I’m going to share it with you so passionately at a minimum you’re going to be curious how a crazy son of a bitch like that can be that excited

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0:49

Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Obstinacy,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/21

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 human struggles with obstinacy, sensitiveness, and unreasoning prejudice.“Besides the seeming inability to accept much on faith, we often found ourselves handicapped by obstinacy, sensitiveness, and unreasoning prejudice. Any of you ever had that problem? You don’t have to have

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0:36

Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Obstinacy,...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/21

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 human struggles with obstinacy, sensitiveness, and unreasoning prejudice.“Besides the seeming inability to accept much on faith, we often found ourselves handicapped by obstinacy, sensitiveness, and unreasoning prejudice. Any of you ever had that problem? You don’t have to have

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0:30

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Embracing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/20

Join Joe McDonald as he explores Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the transformative power of willingness to believe. Joe highlights the cornerstone of recovery, emphasizing that simply being willing to believe in a higher power sets the foundation for a wonderfully effective spiritual structure.Joe explains, “As soon as a man can say that he does believe or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he’s on his way. Why can we be so emphatic? Because

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0:40

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Embracing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/20

Join Joe McDonald as he explores Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the transformative power of acknowledging a higher creative intelligence. Joe highlights the importance of admitting the possible existence of a spirit of the universe, which can lead to a tangible sense of power and direction.Joe explains, “As soon as we admitted the possible existence of a creative intelligence, a spirit of the universe underlying the totality of things, we began to be possessed of a

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0:53

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Embracing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/20

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the concept of developing a conscious relation with God. Joe clarifies the difference between a “God of my understanding” and “God as we understood Him,” emphasizing the significance of being aware of a higher power within us that is not of us.Joe explains, “People over the years have started talking about a God of my understanding. They didn’t say that. They said God as we understood Him and

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0:53

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Conscious...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/19

Join Joe McDonald as he explores Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on developing a conscious relation with God as understood in the recovery process. Joe clarifies the distinction between a “God of my understanding” and “God as we understood Him,” emphasizing the importance of being aware of a higher power working within us.Joe explains, “People over the years have started talking about a God of my understanding. They didn’t say that. They said God as we understood Him

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0:31

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Understanding...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/19

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the concept of faith and the power it brings to recovery. Joe draws a parallel between belief in spiritual power and belief in electricity: “Many of us have been shocked. Maybe if you’ve never experienced a painful experience, you have a faith that allows you to know that you walk in, hit a light switch, and lights come on. This power we’re talking about is no different than the people who believe in

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0:55

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Abandoning...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/19

Join Joe McDonald as he explores Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on overcoming prejudices and embracing spiritual growth. “So many of us have been so touchy that even a casual reference to spiritual things made us bristle with antagonism.”Joe explains, “It’s natural for people to bristle because of their own prejudice, so I’ve got to find a way in the spirit to approach them the way I would like to be approached if the role was reversed. This sort of thinking had to be

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0:58

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Finding a Power...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/18

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the transformative journey of discovering a power greater than ourselves. “Sometimes we’re gonna have to search fearlessly. Pretty simple, right?”Joe explains, “Where and how are we to find this power? That’s exactly what this book is about. That’s exactly what this meeting is about—to focus people on the book and not just to wave the book but to dig deep in the book, turn every sentence into a

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0:37

Position of Neutrality: Step 2 AA - Discovering Your...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/18

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Step 2 AA from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. For those of you who have never been here before, you may experience this just a little differently. The reason that’s liable to happen is we intend for you to have a different experience here.Joe explains, “We take a look at the suggested instruction for a step or so a week directly out of this book. And we use this book in 12 Step Recovery. Why? The process described by the authors of this book has been proven

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing a Power Greater...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/18

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the transformative impact of Step 2 AA. Reflecting on the revolutionary changes that come from believing in a power greater than ourselves, Joe emphasizes the profound shifts in living and thinking that accompany this step.In this session, Joe discusses the importance of embracing a power greater than ourselves. “They flatly declare that since they have come to believe in a power greater than themselves, to take a

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0:52

Position of Neutrality: Experiencing Consciousness...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/17

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the moments when we experience consciousness and intuition in times of imminent danger or athletic perfection. Reflecting on these profound experiences, Joe emphasizes the importance of recognizing our intuitive selves.In this session, Joe discusses how time seems to slow down during critical moments, allowing us to experience our consciousness. “Car wreck, gunfight, whatever is going on. Did

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0:41

Position of Neutrality: Discovering the Truth Beyond...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/17

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the importance of looking beyond outward appearances to find deeper truths. Reflecting on the illusions and misconceptions we often encounter, Joe emphasizes the need for honest introspection and understanding.In this session, Joe discusses the importance of not taking things at face value. “Do you conclude that somebody just shows you a picture on the internet of a unicorn or Bigfoot or

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0:31

Position of Neutrality: Discovering a Power Greater...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/17

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound experience of discovering a power greater than oneself. Reflecting on personal experiences, Joe emphasizes the simplicity and honesty required in this transformative step.In this session, Joe discusses the practical approach to Step 2. “If you want to do this, you’ve got to go to your room tonight in a quiet place, look yourself in the eye, and say, ‘Do I now believe that there

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Position of Neutrality: Awakening the Power Within in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/16

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the awakening of inner power. Reflecting on personal experiences, Joe emphasizes the importance of recognizing and awakening the power that already exists within us.In this session, Joe discusses the simple yet profound realization that begins the journey to recovery. “So what I want you to know is if you’ve ever had that desire, you already have access to that power. Because that wouldn’t

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59:27

Position of Neutrality Step Study - Steps 12 (Season 23)

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/16

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.

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0:43

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Spirituality in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/16

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the transformative power of spirituality. Reflecting on personal experiences, Joe emphasizes the inclusive nature of spiritual journeys and the importance of understanding spiritual terms in your own context.In this session, Joe discusses the idea that spiritual growth meets you where you are. “Now if you’re more religious, you’ll hear people say he meets you where you are. You don’t have to

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Position of Neutrality: Embracing Love and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/16

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the transformative power of love and understanding. Reflecting on personal experiences, Joe highlights the importance of embracing love over hate for a more comfortable life.In this session, Joe discusses the benefits of choosing love and understanding over separation and condemnation. “It’s better to figure out how to love and understand than it is how to separate and condemn. You will live

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