Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality

di Joe McDonald

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Position of Neutrality: Understanding the Depths of Accountability in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the intricate responsibilities tied to Steps 8 and 9 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through the lens of accountability and the power of internal reflection, Joe unpacks the real meaning behind making amends and the depth of the harm we may have caused. “All right, so then he says, ‘What right did he have to involve those dependent upon him? How could he possibly make a public statement exonerating his rival?’ He can’t get that from anyone else, can he? He’s got to go to the power on the inside. I have to put myself in the position—how would I like to be approached if the roles were reversed? Who did I harm? He didn’t even know it was the whole congregation of the church. He stole their money and ruined another person’s reputation. Who knows what happened to that man’s family? I’m trying to help you understand the story they’re telling so you can grasp what any lengths might look like, because their stories are very illuminating if you pay attention to what they’re telling you.” Joe’s discussion delves into the complexities of amends, the importance of internal accountability, and the true meaning of making things right with others. 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #Accountability, #MakingAmends

Position of Neutrality: The Vital Role of Action in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of taking action in recovery, particularly in Steps 8 and 9 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that faith without works is dead, highlighting the necessity of action to truly embody the changes that recovery promises. “Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Why do I call your attention to the biblical roots? Because they’re going to give you another expression: Faith without works is dead. I’m going to need power greater than my fears to go out and try and make approaches to people based on how I treated some of them. And I’m not going to be able to bear witness to a changed life until I’m taking action, owning what I’ve been and what I’m attempting to do going forward. Action is required for someone to see the witness of my redemption, yes? The other benefit is I’m proving the power to me through me as I walk it out.” Joe’s discussion underscores that action is essential not just for others to see our transformation, but for us to witness the power of our own redemption as we live it. 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInAction, #RedemptionInAction

Position of Neutrality: Moving Forward with Power in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the journey of moving forward in recovery through Steps 8 and 9 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe highlights the importance of acting our way into better thinking and continuously asking for more power when needed. “Remember, it was agreed at the beginning we would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol. It’s in italics, so let’s think about with whom we made that agreement. Yeah, that power within me—whatever you’re calling him, that power down on the inside—I made that agreement with him. We learned we had to fully concede to our innermost self. I had an encounter with power, and I made a commitment. I should keep it. It’s life-changing, but it’s real, is it not? Some of you are feeling the emphasis I’m putting on it because you need to. Once you’ve encountered that power, there ain’t nowhere to go but forward.” Joe’s discussion emphasizes the life-changing commitment made in recovery and the importance of continually seeking power from within to keep moving forward. 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #PowerWithin, #MovingForward

Position of Neutrality: The Power of Humility in Making Amends in Step 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the process of making amends in Steps 8 and 9 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe shares insights into the unpredictable nature of these encounters and the importance of subordinating ego to make sincere amends. “How many of you have gone to make an approach for an amends, and by the time you started talking about it, neither one of you could really remember what you were so doggone mad about? You’ve been talking about one another for so long you can’t remember what originally peaked y’all. So rarely do we fail to make satisfactory progress. Our former enemies sometimes praise what we’re doing and wish us well. Occasionally, they will offer assistance. It should not matter, however, if someone does throw us out of his office—we’ve made our demonstration, done our part. It’s water over the dam.” Joe emphasizes that whether the outcome is positive or less than ideal, the key is being open, humble, and willing to make things right, regardless of the response. 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #AmendsProcess, #EgoSubordination

Position of Neutrality: Discovering Personal Experience in 12-Step Recovery Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of finding personal experience within the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Joe emphasizes the unique approach taken at Position of Neutrality, where the goal is to ensure everyone has a different, personal experience during the meeting. “We take a look at the suggested instruction for a step or so a week directly out of this book… The process described by the authors of this book has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless variety, addicts to alcohol and other substances, yes. So what we try and do is show you how to find your experience in the book, and I do that by showing you how I find my experience in the book, and then I’ll encourage you to have yours. And if we both do our job, we’ll share a spiritual experience in this room tonight.” 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #CourageToChange

Position of Neutrality: Embracing the Courage for Drastic Steps in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he dives into the challenges faced in Steps 8 & 9 of the 12-Step program, discussing the importance of not shrinking from drastic actions when necessary. Joe emphasizes the internal struggle and the sensory reality of knowing when a significant step must be taken. “You’re gonna feel it inside… When you know that you know that this has got to happen, and you’re really afraid for it to happen, and you ask—do you not know that? Oh yeah, this is going down. That’s what they’re talking about. It’s tangible, it’s sensory, it’s real.” He also shares a cautionary tale about the destructive power of using one’s own wrongdoing to ruin another, highlighting the consequences of such actions and the deep moral inventory required to make true amends. 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #CourageToChange

Position of Neutrality: Recognizing Divine Intervention in 12-Step Recovery Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the profound moments of divine intervention that occur in the journey of recovery. Sharing a personal story, Joe recounts, “We’ll suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. One quick story… This cat came in and introduced me to this power, changed my life forever from that day forward. My life externals didn’t look different, but I was internally rearranged and walked out this whole thing.” Joe continues with an eye-opening revelation, “Many months later, maybe years, I asked this cat, ‘Hey man, you ever go back to that detox where you met me?’ He goes, ‘Dude, you haven’t figured this out yet.’ I go, ‘What? What are you talking about?’ He said, ‘Dude, I’ve never been back there. I don’t even know who the guy was that asked me to go. God sent me there for you, Joe.’” This powerful testimony underscores the significance of recognizing and embracing the moments when a higher power intervenes in our lives, guiding us through the steps of recovery. 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #DivineIntervention

Position of Neutrality: Embracing the Power of Testimony in Step 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the significance of the Step 7 prayer in Alcoholics Anonymous, a pivotal moment where the Big Book attaches the word “Amen.” Joe explains, “You’ll notice that this is the first prayer in the book where they attach the amen. Those of you that are not biblical students may not know why, but when I really need the power of testimony, I need agreement.” Reflecting on the importance of this step, Joe shares, “So I’m asking for agreement from the power within that’s going to go out and testify through me what He has done. Does that make sense?” He concludes by noting, “We have then completed Step 7.” 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA,#Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #PowerOfTestimony

Position of Neutrality: Preparing for Calm and Effective Amends in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the importance of preparation and the approach when making amends in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes the repeated guidance in the Big Book, noting, “Notice how they said the same thing so many times. That should give you an idea of how much preparation you might need before the approach.” Reflecting on personal experiences, Joe shares, “Any of you ever had that happen to you? You just went all bad, and all of a sudden, they brought something up, and then you just went off on them? Well, that crashed and burned.” Joe then highlights a critical promise and condition from the Big Book: “We stick to our own. If our manner is calm, frank, and open, we will be gratified with the result.” He prompts viewers to consider, “What’s a calm manner look like?” 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #CalmAndEffectiveAmends

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Willingness and Humility in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the critical aspects of willingness and humility in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe reflects, “We ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing no matter what the personal consequences may be. We may lose our position or reputation or face jail, but we are willing. We must not shrink at anything.” Joe emphasizes the necessity of surrendering to this process: “Notice the humility in that statement—‘I’m willing because I have no other choice.’ This isn’t a choice. The chosen don’t choose. I have agreed to get free, whatever it takes. And if it takes the worst thing that can come out of this, then let’s go.” 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. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #WillingnessAndHumility

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