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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 Miracles and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/15

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the transformative power of believing in a higher power. Reflecting on the experiences of thousands, Joe highlights the miraculous changes that belief and simple actions can bring.In this session, Joe discusses the profound impact of embracing a power greater than ourselves. “This power has in each case accomplished the miraculous, the humanly impossible. As a celebrated American statesman

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0:41

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Humanity and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/15

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the shared human experiences that shape our journeys. Reflecting on the importance of understanding and compassion, Joe highlights the need to approach others with empathy and spiritual insight.In this session, Joe discusses the natural human reactions to spirituality and the importance of overcoming personal prejudices. “Your world gets pretty small if you don’t like anyone like you because

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0:43

Position of Neutrality: Finding Redemption and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/15

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound insights gained from shared experiences. Reflecting on the importance of understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions, Joe emphasizes the transformative power of awareness.In this session, Joe discusses the distinction between thoughts, emotions, and the self. “No hope of ever seeing the light of day. And they sit here today free on Independence Day. I think people need to

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0:41

Position of Neutrality: Exploring Awareness in Step 2 AA

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/14

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound insights gained from shared experiences. Reflecting on the importance of understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions, Joe emphasizes the transformative power of awareness.In this session, Joe discusses the distinction between thoughts, emotions, and the self. “How did the friend make you feel? Sometimes good, sometimes scared. We’re not focusing you on the feeling. For you

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0:34

Position of Neutrality: Understanding Step 2 AA...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/14

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, delving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound insights gained from shared experiences. Reflecting on the importance of lived experiences in understanding addiction, Joe highlights the unique qualifications of those who have lived through similar struggles to help others on their journey.In this session, Joe discusses how the personal stories in the Big Book provide invaluable lessons. “How many of you have read some parts

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0:51

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

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/14

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering a raw and insightful exploration of the gradual decline that accompanies addiction. Reflecting on the profound struggles faced by those in recovery, Joe highlights how the deterioration of one’s life often feels gradual, despite the accumulating chaos.Joe recounts, “So then he says gradually things got worse. You want to hear how he describes gradually? You got to get inside of his experience here. The house was taken

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0:52

Position of Neutrality: Step 1 AA - Accepting the...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing his personal struggles and the harsh reality of living with addiction. Reflecting on the challenges faced by those in recovery, Joe emphasizes the importance of accepting the truth about one’s condition to move forward.Joe opens up, “Ain’t nothing wrong here? Guess what? It’s not true. My mind doesn’t function the way it did a month ago. I get nauseous while I’m standing here talking to you. Just face the room. I

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0:43

Position of Neutrality: Step 1 AA - Facing the...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/13

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw experiences of those battling addiction. Joe highlights the persistent illusion of control and the harsh realities of mental illness associated with addiction.In this session, Joe discusses the misconception of control within addiction. “Nevertheless I still thought I could control the situation. Now we chuckle about that but they’re trying to. A lot of people get here and think that addiction or alcoholism

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0:34

Position of Neutrality: Confronting the Desperation...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/11

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 harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the desperate actions and profound shame that characterize the depths of addiction.In this session, Joe discusses the feelings of terror and madness that drive individuals to actions they would never consider in a sober state. “Sometimes I stole from my

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0:24

Position of Neutrality: Confronting Ego and Embracing...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/11

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 struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the devastating impact of pride and the necessity of humility in the recovery process.In this session, Joe discusses the role of ego in keeping individuals trapped in their addiction. “It was a devastating blow to my pride. How many of you stayed sick because your

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Position of Neutrality: Confronting Cross Addiction...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/10

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 struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the reality of cross addiction and the desperation that often accompanies it.In this session, Joe discusses the common issue of switching addictions. “The doctor came with a heavy sedative. The next day found me drinking both gin and sedative. How many of you did a

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Position of Neutrality Step Study - Steps 10 & 11...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/10

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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Position of Neutrality: Facing the Reality of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/10

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 profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe emphasizes the harsh reality of being both an alcoholic and a drug addict.In this session, Joe discusses the author’s candid admission of being a “stone junkie” with a fondness for liquor. “This combination soon landed me on the rocks. People feared for my sanity. So

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Position of Neutrality: Recognizing the Illness in...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/10

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 profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the realization of being seriously ill, both bodily and mentally.In this session, Joe discusses the journey of being placed in a hospital for the mental and physical rehabilitation of alcoholics. He shares the transformative experience of meeting a kind

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0:52

Position of Neutrality: Facing Despair and Finding...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/09

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 profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights moments of despair and hopelessness that often accompany addiction.In this session, Joe explores the deep emotional impact of realizing the extent of harm caused to loved ones. He discusses the excuses addicts often use to justify their behavior,

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0:49

Position of Neutrality: Understanding the Depth of...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/09

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 profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the distorted perceptions and desperate behaviors that define the illness.In this session, Joe discusses the powerful imagery used to describe the depth of addiction. “Not only is he wrecking his friend if his sobriety is real, he’s probably killing him

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

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/09

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 profound impact of honest testimony in recovery, Joe highlights the importance of genuine belief and experience in witnessing the transformative power of a higher power.In this session, Joe discusses the credibility and depth that comes with true testimony. “It says, but my friend sat before me and made the point-blank

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Position of Neutrality: Overcoming Degradation and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/08

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 harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety.In this session, Joe discusses the degrading behaviors that addiction drives people to and the false sense of control that addicts often feel. “How

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Position of Neutrality: The Chemical Demon and...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/08

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 harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety.In this session, Joe discusses how the “chemical demon” of addiction takes over, leading to poor choices and an appalling lack of perspective. “You cannot

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Position of Neutrality: From Despair to Hope -...

Position of Neutrality ·

2024/08/08

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 harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety.In this session, Joe reads from Bill’s Story in Chapter 1 of the Big Book, illustrating the deep sense of hopelessness that many experience. “My

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