Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality

by Joe McDonald

Non-Profit Self-Improvement

Season 23

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Accountability in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the deeper implications of Steps 8 & 9. In this session, Joe discusses the importance of honesty and transparency, especially when disclosing past actions influenced by alcoholism. “How many of you thought you were slick? I’m pulling it off. I keep it on the down low. They don’t know that I do this. Nor are we afraid of disclosing our alcoholism on the theory that it may cause financial harm. My alcoholism may cause financial harm. My disclosure of it to someone I harmed because of my addictive behavior will not. And even if it does, it’s for a purpose.” Joe’s insights emphasize that true recovery involves embracing accountability and understanding that disclosure, though challenging, serves a higher purpose in the journey to freedom. 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, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Navigating Accountability in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the profound insights and experiences outlined in Steps 8 and 9. Reflecting on the essential nature of accountability in recovery, Joe discusses the process of making amends and seeking forgiveness. “What right did he have? None without their permission. So he’s going to have to go talk to the people that will be affected—this business partner, the family—and say, ‘Look, here’s what went down. Cat gave me money. I was drinking. Money in my possession when I’m drinking has an extremely high evaporative rate. I didn’t want to cop to it. Said dude was lying. And here we are. Will you support me in doing something about it?’ That’s what he had to do.” Joe emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in the recovery process. This session highlights the transformative power of Steps 8 and 9, encouraging individuals to face their pasts and make amends to find peace. 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, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: The True Freedom in Steps 8 & 9 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the profound insights and experiences outlined in Steps 8 and 9. Reflecting on the true essence of freedom in recovery, Joe discusses the deeper meaning behind the journey of sobriety. “The new freedom isn’t freedom from chemicals; it’s freedom from me. I said a prayer to a power I didn’t know and I’m coming to know. That power, as he manifests through me, is power, peace, happiness, and a sense of direction.” Joe emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s past without regret. “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Why? Because our past is our asset. That’s what levels the playing field. That’s what pulls a person out of the darkness to know that somebody who’s been in the darkness knows the way to the light.” This session highlights the transformative power of Steps 8 and 9, encouraging individuals to face their pasts and find peace through their experiences. 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, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Engaging with Authentic Recovery Support in Steps 5, 6, & 7 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of honesty and engagement with authentic recovery support in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe highlights the significance of finding the right support to increase the chances of recovery success. “Small wonder many in the medical profession have a low opinion of alcoholics and their chance for recovery. We must be entirely honest with somebody if we expect to live long or happily in this world. We here at New Freedom are developing a new product to help with that engagement. They say small wonder people in the medical profession have a low opinion of alcoholics and their chance for recovery. And modern recovery has about a three percent success rate, maybe as high as 10 depending on who you ask. But if you engage for 28 weeks or longer, the odds go to 70 percent and higher. So what we want you to understand is we want you to engage with people who understand who are going to share their experience, not their opinion.” Joe’s discussion underscores the value of connecting with those who share their experiences authentically, providing the necessary support for a successful recovery journey. 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, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Action for Better Thinking in Step 5, 6, & 7 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the critical shift from trying to think our way into better acting to acting our way into better thinking in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe explains the practical application of this approach in recovery. “Because of the way the book’s written, the instructions are in a chapter called ‘How It Works,’ and then when we start getting into the manner of living, they start talking about getting into action because we are people as a class, if we’ve had addictive disorder, who’ve tried to think our way into better acting and found we could not. Yes? And so now they’ve got a plan for us, a manner of living where we act our way into better thinking. And I’m not like, not pretend to act, I mean act, take action, move my feet, do things, and my mind catches up as I start moving intentionally in a selfless manner of living. Does that make sense?” Joe’s discussion emphasizes the importance of taking concrete actions to foster a new mindset, vital for continuous recovery and personal growth. 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, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Advocating Without Condemnation in Step 5, 6, & 7 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the importance of advocating without condemnation in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe emphasizes the need to support and advocate for each other, regardless of past actions. “So do not get on the condemnation game no matter what because that’s the wrong team. Every one of you probably had a little time where you had to go to court, right? There was a prosecutor on one side and the defense team on the other. You notice how they didn’t switch seats. You are now on the defense side. We only advocate. I don’t give a shit what beef you’re going down for. We’re there to advocate for you, not for what you did but because of who you are and whose you are. We’re going to advocate for you. Does that make sense? If we cannot or would rather not do this, we search our acquaintance for a closed mouth understanding friend.” Joe’s discussion underscores the importance of non-judgmental support and the power of advocacy in the recovery process. 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, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Understanding Personal Inventory in Step 5, 6, & 7 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, guiding us through the crucial process of personal inventory in Steps 5, 6, and 7 AA. Joe emphasizes the importance of identifying defects and understanding the underlying fears that drive our actions. “So it says we’ve admitted certain defects and we’ve ascertained in a rough way what the trouble is. We’ve put our finger on the weak items in our personal inventory. So those of you who have done an inventory, have you ascertained in a rough way what the trouble is? Did you get down to the fear that drove it? So you’re starting to recognize how you think when you experience fear so that you can internalize it rather than externalize it, yes? See the benefit of learning the facts about yourself. So it’s not just a mystery. You guys thought that whole story about a business that takes no regular inventory usually goes broke. I ran around with the same broken stock for years, couldn’t figure out why it didn’t sell. Apparently some of y’all too.” Joe’s discussion helps shed light on the process of self-discovery and the importance of regular self-examination in 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, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Continuous Advocacy in 12-Step Recovery Steps 5,6,&7 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the ongoing commitment required in the 12-step program. Joe highlights the importance of continuous advocacy and service to others as part of recovery. “And so what we need to understand is you’re not ever done with the rest of the program. I agreed in 3 that as long as I had air in my lungs I would use it to advocate for my brother and sister. I’m not to condemn. I’m not to judge. I will, but I’m not to harbor that thought. I’m to keep moving in service and asking for discipline in my thought life so that I can serve, and as long as I can advocate for you, I’m to continue doing so.” Joe’s discussion underscores the necessity of maintaining a disciplined thought life and staying committed to serving others, which is fundamental to personal growth and sustained 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, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Experiencing Spiritual Awakening in Step 5, 6, & 7 AA Unlocking the Power of Spiritual Experience in 12-Step Recovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the profound spiritual experiences that can occur in recovery. Joe explains how these experiences are sensory and how they demonstrate the power referred to in the steps. “And if we both do our job, we’ll share a spiritual experience in this room tonight. How many have been here before and can witness for folks that happens? Very good. So those of you joining us online, you can’t see them, but they’re raising their hands. They raised their hand to signify. When we speak of a spiritual experience in 12-step recovery, we’re talking about a sensory experience. You’ll feel it. And when you do, I’ll know and I’ll call it to your attention because we would teach you to talk to you about the power we call God Power without giving you a demonstration of the power. The other thing we do here if you picked up on it is when I say God they say and we do that intentionally because we don’t want people that have prejudice against religious experiences to somehow block themselves from access to the relationship we’re talking about.” Joe’s discussion encourages openness to spiritual experiences and emphasizes the importance of sensory awareness in recognizing these moments of connection and power. 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, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Honesty in Steps 5, 6, & 7 AA

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, delving into the necessity of honesty in recovery. Joe discusses the common behavior of seeking medical opinions, lying to obtain them, and then ignoring their advice. “We are people as a class who have spent thousands of dollars for informed medical opinions, lied to get those opinions, and ignored the results of those opinions. So you’re not going to impress me with your opinion of my lifestyle; it’s just not going to happen. But if you’re living an example I wished I could live, I’m liable to pay attention. Does that make sense? So it says, unwilling to be honest with these sympathetic men, we were honest with no one else.” Joe’s discussion underscores the importance of living an authentic life and being honest with oneself and others to achieve lasting 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, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

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