Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality

by Joe McDonald

Non-Profit Self-Improvement

Season 22

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Truth and Spiritual Empowerment – Steps 10 and 11

Guys, we’ve got to tell people the truth. We’re not fighting it; we’re not ‘not picking up no matter what.’ It takes no power to not do. I’m walking as the hands and feet of the creator of the universe. Why would I want to do that crap? I didn’t used to eat when I was drinking because I didn’t want to wreck the buzz. I’m not going to eat of that realm because I don’t want to wreck the buzz. Does that make sense? We feel as though we’ve been placed in a position of neutrality, safe and protected. That’s the name of this group. People ask me, where’d you get that name? Right there. What’s it feel like? We feel power. We feel freedom. We know what they’re talking about, right? In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on embracing the truth and the spiritual empowerment that comes with being in a position of neutrality. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #SpiritualEmpowerment, #TruthInRecovery, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #Neutrality, #FreedomInRecovery

“Position of Neutrality: Transforming Thoughts and Actions – Steps 10 and 11

We will do the same thing with our addictive disorders and our other behaviors if we just stay in it. We react sanely and normally, and we’ll find that this has happened automatically. How many of you over time didn’t know how different your thoughts and actions had become until someone else called your attention to it? Yeah, that’s how you know it happened automatically. I wasn’t looking for that; I thought that was a good part of me. How many of you thought your sarcasm was an asset? We do that, right? We’re just full of wit, aren’t we? But it can be—it’s got a bite to it, doesn’t it? In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the automatic changes in our thoughts and actions and the journey of self-awareness. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #Transformation, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SelfAwareness, #PositiveChange

Position of Neutrality: Constructive Reflection – Steps 10 and 11

Yet we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. So maybe the very first change in the way you think and act will be a constructive review instead of a destructive review. How many of you didn’t even know that you were destructively reviewing your day when you laid there growling at everybody or yourself and couldn’t sleep? Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest, or afraid? In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the shift from destructive to constructive self-review. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #ConstructiveReflection, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SelfAwareness, #PositiveThinking

Position of Neutrality: Seeking Power for Growth – Steps 10 and 11

How many of you have started having strategies for doing better and surprised yourself? I hear that a lot. Man, I just know I should have done better. I said, yeah, but 2 years ago, you didn’t know that. You’re growing. Now you’re going to have to ask for power because it takes power to do better. So, were we thinking of ourselves most of the time, or were we thinking of what we could do for others, of what we could pack into the stream of life? In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on personal growth and the shift from self-centeredness to service. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SelfImprovement, #ServiceToOthers, #LifeStream

Position of Neutrality: Experience the Difference – Steps 10 and 11

For those of you joining us for the first time tonight, welcome! Let us warn you in advance, you’re liable to experience us just a little differently than other meetings of other fellowships you may have attended. The primary reason for this is that we intend for you to have a different experience here. What we do here we’ve been doing for lots of years now. We take a look at the suggested instruction for a step or so a week directly out of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. And why do we use this book in 12 Step Recovery? Because 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. Join us as we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11, focusing on the new freedom and happiness that come with spiritual growth. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #NewFreedom, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #Inclusivity, #SupportForAll, #HopeInRecovery

Position of Neutrality: Embracing New Freedom and Happiness – Steps 10 and 11

Does it make sense? Somewhere in that walk, we’re going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Whoo! Yeah, we should get a bigger yell for new freedom than that! You know, New Freedom has a really good reputation, and it’s entirely because of you people. You hear things about us from naysayers, but the thing you hear most is that we’re hard to kill, and our efficacy is better than anyone else in the country. And that’s because of you. To all of you hearing me on a prison yard, those facts still hold true to this day. In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the new freedom and happiness that come with spiritual growth. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #NewFreedom, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #Inclusivity, #SupportForAll, #HopeInRecovery

Position of Neutrality: Creating a Welcoming Space for All – Steps 10 and 11

The other thing that we like to do here, in case you guys haven’t heard, is that we’re streamed on most of the prison yards, if not all, again. And those people need to know that you are preparing a place for them here. So thank you for that. And to all of you who are watching us, however you’re watching us, we’re honored that you are. And for those of you that are in the room, I’m honored that you’re here. In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on creating a welcoming space for all, including those in prison yards. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #WelcomingSpace, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #Inclusivity, #SupportForAll, #HopeInRecovery

Position of Neutrality: Embracing a New Attitude Towards Substances – Steps 10 and 11

But it can be—it’s got a bite to it, doesn’t it? There’s a more loving way to convey a thought, and there are other ways to be humorous and light-spirited. Okay, so we’ll see how our new attitude toward liquor has been given to us without any thought or effort on our part. It just comes. They want you to claim that promise. You don’t have to believe it from me; you’re going to have to have your own experience. But I once thought very differently about all kinds of chemicals that I don’t think much about at all anymore. And I’m not mad at anybody for using them, applying them, or wearing t-shirts supporting them. I don’t care. I don’t care. I know that for me, those things were poison. In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the change in attitude towards substances and the importance of personal experience in recovery. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #NewAttitude, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #LettingGo, #SelfDiscovery

Position of Neutrality: Finding Power and Letting Go – Steps 10 and 11

There’s no longer a delusion—all I’m asking for is the power to carry on. If Thy will be done, we are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, self-pity, or foolish decisions. Exactly. We become much more efficient. We do not tire so easily, for we are not burning up energy foolishly as we did when we were trying to arrange life to suit ourselves. How many of you fought what you had to do and made the situation worse, only to still have to go through it? Imagine if all that just went away one day and you started doing better. In this session, we explore the transformative power of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on seeking spiritual power and letting go of self-centeredness to enhance our efficiency and well-being. Join us as we share personal experiences, discuss the practical applications of these principles, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study 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, #Step10, #Step11, #PowerToCarryOn, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #Efficiency, #LettingGo

Position of Neutrality: Embracing Patience, Tolerance, Kindness, and Love – Steps 10 and 11

So then it says when these crop up—notice how they say ‘when’ and not ‘if’—because these are human experiences. When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them. We discuss them with someone immediately and make amends quickly if we’ve harmed anyone. How many of you have taken the suggestion I gave you a couple of weeks ago about saying in the morning, ‘Creator, show me the way of patience, tolerance, kindness, and love?’ In this session, we explore the practical application of Steps 10 and 11 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the importance of addressing our shortcomings promptly and seeking spiritual guidance to embody patience, tolerance, kindness, and love. Join us as we share personal experiences, discuss the impact of these practices on our recovery journey, and provide tips for integrating them into daily life. Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time on our YouTube channel for more insights and community support. For more content, please like, comment, and share, and also check out our weekly Big Book breakdown. 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, #Step10, #Step11, #Patience, #Tolerance, #Kindness, #Love, #SpiritualGrowth, #DailyMaintenance, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #AuthenticLiving

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