Position of Neutrality

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. Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights. Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneu...

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 difficulty in embracing spiritual approaches and the common feeling of inadequacy in faith. “When people presented us with spiritual approaches, how frequently did we all say, ‘I wis...

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 importance of discovering personal spirituality and understanding that the answers lie within. “But don’t assume they know everything about you to inform you about your life purpose....

oin 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 overcoming prejudice and misconceptions about God and spirituality, particularly those stemming from childhood or violent anti-religious sentiments. “Some of us have been violently anti-r...

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 common resistance to spiritual discussions, Joe addresses the importance of overcoming prejudices towards spirituality in the recovery journey. “Okay, but his face falls when we speak of spiritual matters, especially when...

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 gre...

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 passion...

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 obsti...

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 obsti...

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 wil...

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...

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 talk...

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 sta...

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 swi...

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 appro...

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...

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...

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. “T...

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 criti...

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...

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...

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 t...

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.

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...

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...