Join Wayne Giles as he shares insights into the often complex topic of sexuality, particularly as it relates to Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne reminds us that our sexual powers are God-given and inherently good. Whether we struggle with shame, misuse, or fear regarding our sexuality, it’s important to recognize that these feelings can either help or hinder our spiritual growth.Wayne emphasizes the importance of not loathing or despising our sexuality, as doing so only harms ourselves. Similarly, using it selfishly or irresponsibly hurts others. Instead, we are called to embrace our sexual nature in a healthy and balanced way, striving toward our personal ideals with a spirit of growth and self-reflection.As Joe often points out, the word “must” in AA has a deeper meaning. It’s not about a sense of obligation but about realizing that if we’re committed to recovery, why wouldn’t we want to strive toward being our best selves? In this reflection, we are encouraged to see sexuality as a vital part of who we are, deserving of respect, understanding, and care.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #HealthySexuality, #SexualHealing, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryJourney, #SelfReflection, #EmotionalHealing, #AccountabilityInRecovery, #Step4Healing, #FearInRecovery, #StepWork, #PersonalGrowth, #SexualRecovery, #HealingFromShame, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RespectForSelf

Join Wayne Giles as he takes us through a deeply personal moment in his recovery journey during Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne opens up about childhood trauma and how his initial approach to his fourth step provided temporary relief but not lasting healing. His sponsor had told him he was a victim and had no part in the event, offering him permission to move on, but true healing didn’t follow.Years later, during another fourth step process, Wayne added the trauma back to his list and found deeper clarity. While he was indeed a victim, it became clear that he was still suffering from his own thoughts about the event. This realization helped Wayne confront the emotional weight of the trauma and begin to heal on a much deeper level.Through this reflection, Wayne shows us how important it is to fully face our past during the fourth step, not just to label ourselves victims, but to work through the thoughts and feelings that continue to affect us. By doing this, we can truly let go, move forward, and heal in the process of recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #ChildhoodTraumaRecovery, #HealingFromAbuse, #Step4Healing, #RecoveryJourney, #FacingThePast, #EmotionalHealing, #AccountabilityInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingShame, #FearInRecovery, #StepWorkAA, #RecoverySupport, #TraumaRecovery, #HealingThroughReflection, #HigherPowerInRecovery

Join Wayne Giles as he unpacks the role fear plays in our lives, especially in the context of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne discusses the underlying fear that drives us—whether it’s the fear of losing something we already have or not getting something we want—and how that fear often leads to poor decisions. These choices, rooted in fear, set off a chain of events that result in misfortune, even though we feel we didn’t deserve it.In this session, Wayne highlights how our actions—based on fear—rarely serve us well, often leading to negative outcomes for ourselves and those around us. As we continue the process of self-reflection in Step 4, we come to realize that we are not simply victims of circumstance. Instead, we often play an active role in setting the ball rolling through fear-driven behavior, even though it feels unfair at the time.Through this powerful reflection, Wayne ties in the principles of AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), helping us move from a place of blame to one of responsibility. This shift allows us to break the cycle of fear, make more conscious choices, and truly grow in our recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #OvercomingFear, #FacingFear, #SelfResponsibility, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryJourney, #FearInRecovery, #12StepsAA, #HealingThroughReflection, #SpiritualAwakening, #FearlessInventory, #HigherPower, #LetGoOfFear, #RecoverySupport, #AccountabilityInRecovery, #StepWorkAA

Join Wayne Giles as he dives into Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on how we deal with resentments and begin the action steps of recovery. Wayne reminds us that in dealing with resentments, we set them on paper, listing people, institutions, or principles with which we’re angry. He emphasizes that we often think we can control ourselves—yet we were unable to control our actions when caught in the grips of addiction, so why would we think we can control anything else?Wayne encourages us to let go of the notion that we have control over people, places, or things. Through the Step 4 process, we recognize that trying to control others is futile. Instead, we learn to focus on our part in situations and take ownership of our actions, allowing us to experience growth and healing. The key to this step is understanding that we cannot control others, but we can face our resentments and move forward by focusing on what we can change—our own behavior and responses.This session is a crucial part of the recovery journey, emphasizing personal accountability and the release of old resentments. Wayne ties this discussion back to the teachings of AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), guiding us toward spiritual growth through humility and self-awareness.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #DealingWithResentments, #SelfAccountability, #12StepsToRecovery, #GrowthInRecovery, #SpiritualHealing, #ControlInRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #ForgivenessInRecovery, #FacingResentments, #PersonalResponsibility, #RecoverySupport, #LettingGoOfResentments, #HigherPower, #HealingThroughFaith

Join Wayne Giles as he discusses the concept of spiritual sickness in Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne emphasizes the importance of compassion when dealing with others who are spiritually unwell. Just as we wouldn’t judge someone with cancer for the symptoms of their illness, we must extend the same understanding to those suffering from spiritual sickness. Often, those who offend us are manifesting their own pain and struggles, and it is through compassion and prayer that we can respond with grace instead of anger.Wayne introduces us to the Step 4 prayer: “This is a sick man, how can I be helpful to him? God, save me from being angry. Thy will be done.” This simple prayer reminds us to look beyond the offense and see the person behind it, allowing us to be of service to others in their spiritual journey while maintaining our own peace.The prayer is not just for moments of conflict but for daily practice, helping us to shift our perspective from anger to understanding. Wayne’s reflections in this session tie deeply into the AA and ISE teachings, showing us that true spiritual growth comes when we replace judgment with empathy.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #SpiritualSickness, #CompassionInRecovery, #Step4Prayer, #ForgivenessInRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #HigherPower, #SpiritualGrowth, #LettingGoOfAnger, #HealingThroughFaith, #12StepsToRecovery, #FacingResentments, #CourageInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #AccountabilityInRecovery, #FaithInAction, #GrowthInRecovery, #AAProgram

Join Wayne Giles as he explores the deep connection between fear and the impact it has on our spiritual and personal lives in Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne addresses how fear can consume us, much like how stealing robs us of our time, peace, and focus. Fear becomes a thief, holding us back from the growth we seek and causing us to spiral into unproductive thinking and worry. Through the process of self-examination, we learn to confront the fears that have been driving our actions, writing them down even if they aren’t tied to any specific resentment.By asking ourselves why these fears exist, we often find that our reliance on self is the root cause of our anxiety. When we try to face life on our own terms, without turning to a higher power, we often fall short. This failure leads to frustration and further fear. In both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), we’re taught that overcoming fear involves accepting that self-reliance alone will not solve our problems—we need help beyond ourselves to truly find peace.Wayne’s personal reflections on the destructive nature of fear remind us of the importance of spiritual surrender in recovery. Only by trusting in a power greater than ourselves can we find freedom from the fear that keeps us stuck.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #FearInRecovery, #OvercomingFear, #SelfReflection, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoverySupport, #FacingOurFears, #FaithAndCourage, #HigherPower, #12StepsToRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #HealingThroughFaith, #RecoveryCommunity, #CourageInRecovery, #PersonalGrowth, #LettingGoOfFear, #AccountabilityInRecovery

Join Wayne Giles as he expands on the concepts found in Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the critical shift in perspective needed for growth. In this session, Wayne highlights the importance of recognizing that the people we encounter in life, just like us, are often sick in their own ways. This shift helps us extend grace, not just to others but to ourselves, especially when reflecting on our behavior in active addiction. Wayne shares personal reflections on how, when we’re sick, we expect others to care for us without holding us accountable for our actions—just as many of us desired when we were deep in our addictions. This is the delusion that keeps us stuck, seeking comfort but avoiding responsibility.In both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), we are taught to change our thinking by shifting perspectives and seeing the world through a different lens. This shift begins with accepting that we are all in the process of recovery and requires offering grace to others and ourselves. The story Wayne shares emphasizes the power of compassion and understanding, key elements that help us heal from our past and grow spiritually.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #ShiftingPerspectives, #GraceInRecovery, #ForgivenessAndHealing, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #FacingOurPast, #PersonalAccountability, #RecoverySupport, #StepByStepHealing, #12StepsRecovery, #AAProgram, #SelfReflection, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoveryJourney, #HigherPower, #SpiritualHealing, #UnderstandingAddiction

Join Wayne Giles as he expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing insights into the simple but profound process of overcoming fear in Step 4. In this session, Wayne discusses how we ask God to remove our fear and direct our focus toward what He would have us be. The message reminds us that we are human beings, not human doings—our primary task is to be present and aligned with spiritual guidance.Through Wayne’s explanation, we see how Step 4 teaches us to move beyond fear by shifting our attention from what we think we need to do, to simply being what God wants us to be. This transformation, one of the core principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), helps us find peace in the midst of uncertainty, guiding us to outgrow fear through faith and surrender. Wayne’s unique perspective offers a relatable and compassionate approach to this pivotal step.In both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), the message of spiritual growth through surrender is key. When we let go of control, fear loses its grip, and we can begin to walk the path of recovery with a renewed sense of purpose and courage.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #RecoverySupport, #OvercomingFear, #FaithAndSurrender, #SpiritualGrowth, #AAProgram, #RecoveryJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #FacingFear, #StepWork, #SpiritualGuidance, #HigherPower, #RecoveryCommunity, #SelfReflection, #CourageInRecovery, #FaithInAction, #FearlessRecovery, #12Steps, #EmbracingChange, #SurrenderToWin, #LettingGo, #RecoveryThroughFaith

Join Wayne Giles as he shares a personal reflection on the miraculous power of God and the life-changing experiences he’s had in his recovery journey. In this Step 4 session of Alcoholics Anonymous, Wayne reflects on the importance of letting God demonstrate what He can do through us. This powerful message emphasizes how recovery is not just about what we say, but about what we allow God to do through our actions and lives.Wayne’s testimony shines a light on the transformative power of surrender. He recounts moments from his own life, including his time in prison, and how the power of God has brought him from a place of chaos and self-destruction to a life of purpose and service. This mirrors the message of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which reminds us that only through spiritual surrender and faith can we truly begin to heal and grow.In both the AA and Interactive Step Experience (ISE) programs, we learn that spiritual experience is what empowers us to change. This journey involves a willingness to let go of control and allow a higher power to work through us. Wayne’s reflection is a powerful example of what happens when we give God the opportunity to work in our lives, and how miraculous the results can be.For those who struggle with doubts about their ability to change, this is a reminder that it’s not about our willpower—it’s about letting a power greater than ourselves take the lead. As Wayne shares, the impact of allowing God into our lives is nothing short of miraculous.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step4AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FreedomFromAddiction, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingResentment, #RecoveryJourney, #SurrenderToGod, #12StepsAA, #HealingThroughFaith, #ResentmentRecovery, #RecoveryWithPurpose, #GuidanceFromAbove, #LivingSober, #SoberLife, #FaithAndHealing, #PersonalTransformation

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Join Wayne Giles as he delves into the deeply serious nature of resentment and its impact on the spiritual journey. In this Step 4 AA session, Wayne shares his reflections on how holding on to resentments, anger, and fear prevents spiritual growth. He emphasizes the vital importance of the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience in the recovery process.Resentment, along with other negative emotions, can keep us stuck in self-will, spinning our wheels without progress. This message echoes the wisdom found in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, where the authors stress that harboring resentment can block us from spiritual development. As Wayne puts it, we must let go of these emotions because they do not propel us forward but keep us trapped in a cycle of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.The Interactive Step Experience (ISE) reminds us that recovery is not just about removing substances but about transforming our mindset and connecting to a power greater than ourselves. Letting go of resentment opens the door to spiritual growth and lasting change.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step4AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #SpiritualExperience, #OvercomingResentment, #12StepRecovery, #EmotionalGrowth, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #ResentmentInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualHealing, #AddictionRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #LettingGoOfResentment, #AAProgram, #SpiritualJourney, #RecoveryProcess, #MentalHealthRecovery, #ISETransformation, #PersonalTransformation, #OvercomingObstacles, #SobrietyJourney

Join Wayne Giles as he dives into the paradoxical nature of faith and strength, reflecting on how true courage is facing fear despite feeling it. Drawing from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and his personal experiences, Wayne helps us understand that faith isn’t about avoiding fear, but about walking straight into it with spiritual empowerment. In Step 4, we are challenged to face our fears, weaknesses, and past mistakes, and as Wayne shares, this process is where real courage is born.“The verdict of the ages is that faith means courage.” In the journey of recovery, faith provides the strength to face life’s most daunting challenges, including our inner struggles. This step in the AA process invites us to rely on a power greater than ourselves and to continue growing spiritually, even when fear is present. Through this, we discover that true courage emerges from confronting life head-on.Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE) both guide us through these powerful lessons, teaching us to face fear with faith and courage. With the help of the Spirit, we learn to walk through our fears and challenges, knowing we are supported by something greater than ourselves.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #WayneGiles, #LGBTQRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #FacingFear, #CourageInRecovery, #12Steps, #AddictionRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #Sobriety, #PersonalGrowth, #OvercomingAdversity, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoverySupport, #EmpowermentInRecovery, #FacingChallenges,

Join Wayne Giles as he breaks down the complexities of Step 4 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on deeply held resentments, societal principles, and personal identity struggles. In this segment, Wayne courageously shares his own personal inventory, including his resentment towards homosexuality and God, a conflict that stems from feeling at odds with both his faith and his own identity.Wayne highlights the confusion and frustration many experience when told how they “should” be while feeling inherently different. He explains how the inventory process allows individuals to unpack and examine these powerful emotions, especially those rooted in societal expectations and religious teachings. In doing so, we find a way to process, accept, and ultimately release the resentments that weigh us down.As we navigate Step 4, Wayne emphasizes the importance of looking inward to address these conflicts, clearing away the anger and confusion that block us from understanding and connection. This segment is a powerful reminder that in the process of recovery, we must face not only our actions but also our feelings about who we are and how we relate to others.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #WayneGiles, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #GuySobriety, #LGBTQRecovery, #HonestyInRecovery, #SelfAcceptance, #SpiritualAwakening, #InclusiveRecovery, #HealingJourney, #SoberCommunity, #SelfDiscovery, #PersonalGrowth, #OvercomingResentment, #RecoverySupport, #RecoveryForAll, #EmotionalHealing, #TwelveSteps, #SpiritualHealing, #FindingFreedom, #BreakingBarriers, #HigherPower, #LivingSober, #SerenityInSurrender, #RealTalkRecovery, #AAJourney, #GuySupportInRecovery, #FreedomFromAddiction

Join Wayne Giles as he explores a key principle in the recovery process—shifting our focus from ourselves to serving others, especially when faced with personal challenges. This passage from Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous reminds us that when urges or self-centered desires become overwhelming, the solution lies in helping others. By thinking of their needs and working for their well-being, we quiet our own troubling urges and avoid the heartache that comes from acting on selfish desires.Wayne emphasizes that this principle connects deeply to the overall purpose of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE): advocating for our brothers and sisters, serving others, and growing spiritually in the process. It’s not about ignoring our needs but about finding relief and growth through service. By getting out of ourselves, we find peace and purpose. This concept, echoed in Step 12, serves as a guiding light in the recovery journey.In both AA and ISE, this focus on service and stepping outside of our own desires helps us grow spiritually and develop meaningful relationships with those around us. It’s a shift in focus—from self to others—that is crucial for lasting recovery and spiritual fulfillment.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #WayneGiles, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #HelpingOthers, #ServiceToOthers, #SpiritualGrowth, #Selflessness, #QuietTheUrge, #HeartachePrevention, #FaithInAction, #StepByStepRecovery, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #OvercomingUrges, #EmotionalHealing, #ISEJourney, #ServingOthers, #RecoverySteps, #ShiftingFocus, #InnerPeace, #AdvocatingForOthers, #SpiritualAwakening, #RecoveryJourney, #BuildingFaith, #ActionAndService, #BreakingSelfCenteredness, #SelfImprovementJourney, #FaithThroughService

Join Wayne Giles as he delves deeper into Step 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This crucial part of the process teaches us that while making a decision is essential, it holds little lasting value unless we immediately follow it with action. In Step 4, we face the things in ourselves that have been blocking us from true spiritual progress. We often dismiss harmful behaviors, chalking them up to “just the way I am.” But are these patterns really serving us?Wayne emphasizes the importance of being rid of these patterns, as our past efforts to simply accept them have failed to bring us peace. This personal house-cleaning is more than just a moral inventory—it’s a strenuous effort to remove the barriers between us and the connection we seek with a power greater than ourselves. Only by facing these aspects of our character can we begin to grow and truly live in harmony with others.In both the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), this personal examination is the cornerstone of lasting recovery. It’s about facing ourselves, getting rid of what holds us back, and making space for spiritual growth. This is where the journey to freedom begins—by removing the things that block us from our own potential.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #WayneGiles, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #PersonalGrowth, #EmotionalHealing, #InventoryWork, #SelfAwareness, #OvercomingBlocks, #RemovingObstacles, #SpiritualGrowth, #FaithInRecovery, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SelfReflection, #ISEJourney, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #RecoverySteps, #InnerTransformation, #SurrenderToGrowth, #StepByStepRecovery, #FacingOurselves, #SpiritualAwakening, #RecoveryJourney, #BuildingFaith, #ActionAndFaith, #BreakingPatterns, #SelfImprovementJourney

Join Wayne Giles as he delves deeper into the concept of surrendering self-will in Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This step teaches us that it’s not about being ready at this exact moment but about being willing at some point in the future to face the truth about ourselves. As the Big Book states, “Faith did for us what we could not do for ourselves,” reminding us that God is doing for us what we are powerless to do under our own strength.By making the decision to turn our lives over and completing a fearless moral inventory, we open the door for God to begin removing the blocks of self-will and destructive thinking. This process is beyond our own power; it is through faith and spiritual experience that we see true change.In both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), we learn that surrendering our self-will allows us to begin a journey of spiritual growth and healing. God’s role in removing the obstacles that block us from spiritual awakening is central to the recovery process.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #WayneGiles, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInRecovery, #12Steps, #RecoveryJourney, #GodsGrace, #LettingGoInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingSelfWill, #HealingThroughFaith, #PowerOfSurrender, #RecoveryWithAA, #Step4Healing, #GodsRoleInRecovery, #ISEJourney, #FaithAndHealing, #GodRemovesObstacles, #BreakingSelfWill, #GrowthThroughSteps, #SpiritualExperience, #PersonalInventory, #FindingFreedomInRecovery, #ChangeThroughFaith, #FreedomInSurrender

Join Wayne Giles as he delves into Step 4 of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program, focusing on how our perspectives shift as we begin to see the world and its people dominating us. In our attempt to control everything around us—people, places, and things—we find ourselves being the ones controlled and dominated. Step 4 helps us reflect on this reality, realizing how the wrongdoings of others, whether real or imagined, hold power over us.As Wayne shares, this self-reflection is critical in breaking the cycle of control and letting go of resentment. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous tells us that in this state, the wrongdoings of others can actually hold power to harm us emotionally, mentally, and even physically. But by working the steps, we start seeing the truth behind these resentments and release ourselves from their grip.In this Interactive Step Experience (ISE) series, we explore these transformative teachings of AA, helping individuals gain deeper understanding and spiritual insights 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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #WayneGiles, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #RecoveryJourney, #OvercomingResentment, #SpiritualGrowth, #EmotionalHealing, #PersonalInventory, #AccountabilityInRecovery, #SpiritualExperience, #ISEJourney, #HealingThroughSteps, #RecoveryWithPurpose, #BreakingTheCycle, #FaithAndRecovery, #LettingGoInRecovery, #PowerInStep4, #SurrenderInRecovery, #GrowthThroughSteps, #Step4Reflections, #FearAndResentment, #WorkingTheSteps, #NewPerspectiveInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAA, #FindingFreedomInRecovery, #ChangeInPerspective, #Step4Growth

Join Wayne Giles as he continues to guide us through the critical self-examination process in Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Wayne delves into the heart of our actions and reactions: fear. Often, when we reflect on moments of anger, we realize that it’s just a secondary emotion masking a deeper fear. Whether it’s fear of rejection, fear of failure, or fear of losing control, these feelings drive much of our selfishness and self-seeking behaviors.In Step 4, the Big Book directs us to take an honest inventory of our own faults. “Though a situation had not been entirely our fault, we tried to disregard the other person involved entirely.” The inventory is about our part, not theirs. Writing down our own mistakes and missteps brings a magical clarity to the process. By listing where we’ve been selfish, dishonest, or fearful, we begin to dismantle the walls that our ego has built.The work in this step helps us to recognize that much of our behavior is rooted in fear, and by confronting these fears honestly, we open ourselves up to healing and spiritual growth. In both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), this process of uncovering and writing down our fears and flaws is a crucial step toward freedom from the bondage of self.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #FearInventory, #EmotionalHealing, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #OvercomingFear, #SelfReflection, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryJourney, #MoralInventory, #LivingSober, #FaithInAction, #SelfAwareness, #LettingGo, #StepByStepRecovery, #WayneGiles, #ISEJourney, #FaithAndHealing, #SpiritualAwakening, #PersonalGrowth, #CommitmentToRecovery, #HealingThroughHonesty, #RecoverySupport, #FacingFears, #FreedomInRecovery

Join Wayne Giles as he guides us through a critical aspect of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous: the practice of releasing shame and taking ownership of our part in past events. Wayne reflects on the common advice from therapists to “lay it down” and move on, yet many of us struggle with how to let go of feelings like shame, guilt, and regret. For years, shame may have been a constant companion, and even today, moments of shame may creep back in. However, the wisdom in the Big Book teaches us how to put those feelings down for good.In Step 4, the authors of Alcoholics Anonymous encourage us to focus on our own actions and mistakes instead of getting trapped in blame and resentment. “Putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done, we resolutely looked for our own mistakes.” By doing this, we shift the focus inward, identifying where we’ve been selfish, dishonest, self-seeking, or fearful. The process of taking an honest moral inventory frees us from carrying burdens that aren’t ours to carry and allows us to step into spiritual growth.Through this deep self-reflection and acknowledgment of our faults, we clear the path for healing and personal growth, an essential teaching in both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE).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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #SpiritualGrowth, #SelfReflection, #MoralInventory, #EmotionalSobriety, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInAction, #HealingJourney, #OvercomingShame, #RecoverySupport, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #WayneGiles, #RecoveryTools, #ISEJourney, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualAwakening, #LettingGo, #RecoveryWisdom, #PowerInVulnerability, #FaithAndHealing, #CommitmentToRecovery, #SelfAwareness, #RecoveryPathway

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 4 AA session, Wayne explores the need for a power greater than ourselves to overcome the destructive patterns of self-will. He reminds us how often we step on the toes of others, only to face retaliation, trapped in a cycle we cannot will away on our own.Wayne emphasizes that true freedom comes through surrender, service, and spiritual accountability. As the Big Book suggests, we must recognize that our own efforts are not enough—we need the help of a higher power to break free from the struggles of self-will. The prayer, “Take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to Thy power, Thy love, and Thy way of life,” reflects our desire to be of service and to find true purpose in helping others.In both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), this surrender to a higher power is essential for spiritual growth and transformation. By letting go of our selfishness, we gain the strength to advocate for others and walk in the spirit of recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #HigherPower, #RecoveryJourney, #SpiritualGrowth, #LivingSober, #FaithInRecovery, #CommitmentToRecovery, #ISEJourney, #SelfWillRunRiot, #SpiritualAwakening, #SoberCommunity, #RecoveryPath, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #RecoverySupport, #OvercomingAddiction, #StepsToFreedom, #EmotionalSobriety, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #WayneGiles, #RecoveryWisdom, #StepByStepRecovery, #SurrenderToHealing

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this powerful Step 3 AA session, Joe walks us through the moment of true surrender, where we offer ourselves completely to a higher power. This step is marked by the famous Third Step Prayer: "God, I offer myself to Thee..."—a prayer of total surrender, asking for relief from the bondage of self so we may live according to God's will.Joe emphasizes the importance of fully contemplating this step, ensuring that we are ready to abandon ourselves entirely to a higher power. The Big Book advises us not to take this lightly, as it is a turning point where we let go of our difficulties and trust in the love, power, and guidance of a force greater than ourselves. This surrender allows us to bear witness to others by living a life transformed through faith.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #ThirdStepPrayer, #SurrenderToGod, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #LetGoAndLetGod, #ISEJourney, #SobrietySuccess, #LifeTransformation, #OvercomingSelf, #SpiritualPath, #CommitmentToRecovery, #LivingSober, #PowerOfFaith, #RecoverySupport, #HealingJourney, #GodsWill, #FaithInAction, #RecoverySteps, #SelfAbandonment, #HigherPowerInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe focuses on the dangers of self-will and the constant collision it creates in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that even with good motives, a life driven by self-propulsion is destined for failure. The Big Book teaches that we cannot judge our actions or thoughts based on how we perceive others, as true change begins within ourselves.Joe highlights the critical point that in AA, words matter, and the authors of the Big Book carefully chose their language to reflect profound spiritual truths. To move forward in recovery, we must first be convinced that any life run on self-will cannot be successful. This session explores how letting go of control and trusting in a higher power is the foundation for a new way of living.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SelfWillVsHigherPower, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #LetGoAndLetGod, #ISEJourney, #SobrietySuccess, #LifeTransformation, #OvercomingSelfWill, #SpiritualPath, #CommitmentToRecovery, #LivingSober, #PowerOfFaith, #RecoverySupport, #HealingJourney, #SurrenderToGod, #FaithInAction, #DailyReflections, #RecoverySteps, #SelfPropulsion, #HigherPowerInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe delves into the realization that looking to the world for happiness and peace will ultimately fail. He emphasizes that true peace and happiness come from a higher power, guiding us to a more fulfilled life. This session explores how the early AA members learned from their mistakes, sharing both their failures and successes to help others grow.Joe reflects on a powerful statement from the Big Book: "Half measures availed us nothing." He explains that the path to recovery requires full commitment and complete reliance on a higher power. Even for those who come in as atheists or agnostics, the first step is asking for protection and care with complete abandon—a vital prayer for all seeking recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #HigherPower, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #CommitmentToRecovery, #SurrenderToGod, #ISEJourney, #SobrietySuccess, #LifeTransformation, #OvercomingAddiction, #DailyReflections, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #WalkingInFaith, #LetGoAndLetGod, #LivingSober, #PowerOfFaith, #HealingJourney, #TransformationInRecovery, #PersonalGrowth, #PathToSobriety, #RecoveryStrength, #FaithInAction, #HopeAndHealing

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe emphasizes the need to overcome selfishness with the help of a higher power. He explains that while we may attempt to defeat our selfish desires on our own, it's ultimately the power of God that makes it possible to walk a new path. Drawing parallels to spiritual teachings, Joe reflects on how we must let go of self-will and trust in a higher purpose.Joe shares, "We muster, it kills us, but God makes it possible." This powerful message highlights the importance of surrendering to this process in order to live a life of freedom, one that isn't burdened by the weight of selfishness. Joe’s teachings remind us that through this surrender, we learn to walk the path of recovery with greater ease, guided by the strength of a higher power.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #OvercomingSelfishness, #SpiritualAwakening, #HigherPower, #RecoveryJourney, #FaithInRecovery, #SobrietySuccess, #RecoverySupport, #ISEJourney, #CommitmentToRecovery, #LifeTransformation, #SpiritualGrowth, #PowerOfFaith, #SurrenderToGod, #LetGoAndLetGod, #LivingSober, #TransformationInRecovery, #HopeAndHealing, #PersonalGrowth, #PathToSobriety, #FreedomFromAddiction, #RecoverySteps, #DailyReflections, #SpiritualPath, #WalkingInFaith, #RecoveryStrength, #SerenityPrayer

JJoin Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe speaks about the transformation that occurs when a higher power enters our lives. Reflecting on his own experience, Joe describes how he was a “dead man” before encountering this power, which brought life in abundance. This newfound life doesn’t just heal us, but it makes us uniquely useful to others on the same path of recovery, as we come to understand the deeper forces driving addiction and the power of recovery.Joe's insights emphasize that embracing this power allows us to better connect with others, providing a sense of purpose and clarity as we move forward. Through this connection and understanding, we become effective in helping others and living a life filled with greater meaning and freedom.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #NewLifeInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HigherPower, #RecoveryJourney, #AbundantLife, #HealingThroughFaith, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #ISEJourney, #RecoveryMiracles, #HopeAndHealing, #TransformationInRecovery, #SobrietySuccess, #PowerOfFaith, #SpiritualGrowth, #CertaintyInRecovery, #SpiritualFoundation, #LivingSober, #LifeTransformation, #CommitmentToRecovery, #HealingPath, #HigherPowerGuidance, #EmbraceRecovery, #SobrietyJourney

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe emphasizes the profound difference between hope and certainty in recovery. For those who have struggled for years, hope can fade, but the certainty found through a higher power becomes a solid foundation to rely on. Joe shares personal insights about how addicts, despite the dangers, are often absolutely certain that they need a fix—not necessarily to feel better, but to feel different.This reflection helps us explore the idea that just as we were certain about our addictions, we can become certain in our recovery journey. The transformation from hopelessness to certainty comes from fully engaging in the process and seeking spiritual guidance, leading to the depth and weight of lasting change. As Joe says, "Certainty resonates more deeply than hope ever can."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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #CertaintyInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoveryJourney, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #TransformationThroughFaith, #CommitmentToRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #SobrietySuccess, #RecoverySupport, #ISEJourney

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe addresses the common reluctance many of us have to learn from the experiences of others. As humans, we often insist on making our own discoveries, even if those discoveries lead us into painful and dangerous situations. Joe emphasizes that for those of us in recovery, this insistence can sometimes be fatal. Many who come into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have experienced immense suffering, but not all survive to tell their story.Joe offers a powerful message to those still struggling: as someone who has walked this path, he can share the pitfalls and dangers that others may not need to experience if they are willing to learn from those who came before them. However, if someone insists on having their own experience, Joe promises to be their friend and companion through the process, guided by the spirit that brought them together in recovery.This wisdom is a cornerstone of both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE). The recovery process is about community, learning from each other, and offering guidance to those who may still be struggling. Joe’s message highlights the importance of accepting help and learning from the shared experiences of others to avoid unnecessary pain and suffering.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #Step3AA, #ISEJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #LearningFromOthers, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualAwakening, #PitfallsInRecovery, #GuidanceInRecovery, #SharedExperiencesInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe dives into the key symptom of alcoholism: the abnormal response to substances. The Big Book describes how alcoholics experience an abnormal effect when they put alcohol into their bodies—what the authors call a “manifestation of an allergy.” Joe breaks this down, asking the group to reflect on their own experiences. For many, alcohol, a sedative, can paradoxically energize them, while for others, substances like meth or opiates produce unexpected reactions, such as calming or energizing effects.These abnormal responses are a critical sign of addiction, revealing that substances affect us differently than they do others. As Joe emphasizes, this recognition is crucial for understanding the nature of alcoholism and addiction. We must face the fact that we are powerless over substances and that our lives have become unmanageable. Through this awareness, we can begin the journey toward recovery, understanding that our reactions to substances are not normal, and we cannot manage this on our own.This insight ties directly into the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), where understanding our abnormal responses to substances is key to Step 1 and the beginning of the recovery process. Joe encourages us to embrace this truth as a foundation for spiritual growth and healing.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #Step3AA, #ISEJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #AbnormalResponses, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualAwakening, #ManifestationOfAllergy, #PowerlessnessInAddiction, #UnderstandingAlcoholism

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe shares a personal reflection on the certainty we often experience in addiction—the certainty that using would change how we felt, even if it didn’t make us better. For many, the drive to seek that feeling led to risking everything, and that certainty was rooted in deeply personal experiences. Joe reminds us that the certainty we need in recovery, the certainty in a higher power, must also come from personal experience.It is through a direct, personal encounter with a higher power that we begin to grow spiritually and gain the certainty necessary to serve that power. As Joe points out, the world will continue to lie to us about the conditions of our lives, but the certainty we gain from spiritual experience provides clarity and strength. This is the foundation of recovery: moving from the false certainty of addiction to the solid certainty of spiritual growth.In both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), personal spiritual experience is a cornerstone. It’s not enough to simply believe or hope; we need to experience the transformative power of a higher power in our own lives. This personal experience gives us the strength to continue the journey and to serve that power with confidence.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #Step3AA, #ISEJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #CertaintyInRecovery, #PersonalExperience, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoverySupport, #RigorousHonesty, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInAction, #CertaintyThroughExperience, #RecoveryThroughSpirituality

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe dives into the concept that “faith without works is dead,” emphasizing that recovery is not just about belief—it’s about action. As he explains, we act our way into better thinking. This is crucial in the journey to sobriety because it is through our actions that faith becomes tangible and transformative.The Big Book teaches us that we now have a new employer, a higher power who provides what we need, but only if we stay close to that power and perform its work well. Joe reflects on how, once established on this foundation, we begin to think less about ourselves and more about how we can contribute to the world around us. This new focus on service and purpose is the key to spiritual growth and recovery, allowing us to experience peace of mind, inner strength, and a conscious connection to a higher power.For both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), this shift from self-centeredness to purpose-driven action is fundamental. The more we stay connected to our higher power and perform its work, the more we grow spiritually and discover a new way to live. Recovery is not just about getting sober—it’s about living with purpose and meaning, driven by spiritual principles.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #Step3AA, #ISEJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInAction, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoverySupport, #RigorousHonesty, #SpiritualAwakening, #LifeWithPurpose, #NewPowerInRecovery, #FacingLifeWithStrength, #ConsciousOfHisPresence

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe reflects on the experience many people in recovery share—realizing that the path they’ve been following may not align with what the first 100 members of AA intended. He emphasizes how easy it can be to disappear from the recovery process when we don’t fully follow the instructions laid out by those who have successfully recovered.The first 100 AA members spoke of “thoroughly” following their path. Joe reminds us that this is not just about abstinence—it’s about walking the path of spiritual recovery outlined in the Big Book. If we veer from that path or don’t commit to the full process, we can lose sight of the progress we’re making. Recovery is not a casual undertaking; it requires earnestness, action, and a willingness to engage with the full set of instructions provided by those who came before us.This focus on following a singular path resonates deeply within both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE). The shared experience of the first 100 members—and their message of hope and recovery—provides the foundation for all those who come after them. Joe’s message today is a powerful reminder that recovery requires a wholehearted commitment to the steps and the spiritual principles that guide us along the way.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #Step3AA, #ISEJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FollowingThePath, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #CommitmentToRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RigorousHonesty, #SpiritualAwakening, #ThoroughlyFollowedPath, #RecoveryWithPurpose

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe addresses the fundamental challenge many face in recovery: the willingness and ability to be honest with themselves. The Big Book tells us that those who do not recover are usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Joe reflects on how difficult this can be for many, and how some may not even give much thought to whether they are a “cannot” or “will not.”Joe invites us to examine our thinking, asking if we’ve struggled in our recovery and questioned why things weren’t working as they did for others. For some, it’s defiance, for others, it feels overwhelming. Recovery demands a level of self-honesty that may seem unattainable at first, but with guidance and support, the path becomes clearer. Joe emphasizes that this step is about starting to learn how to examine our thoughts, actions, and willingness to commit to the process, which is crucial for long-term sobriety.Within both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE), this examination of self-honesty is key. The program works when we are willing to give ourselves fully to it, but it starts with the willingness to be rigorously honest with ourselves. Through this lens, Joe encourages us to confront our own reservations and misconceptions about recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #HonestyInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SelfHonesty, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughHonesty, #RecoverySupport, #ExamineYourThinking, #RigorousHonesty, #ISEJourney, #SelfReflectionInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe dives into the analogy of life as a show where each person, like an actor, attempts to control everything—from the lights and the scenery to the people around them. He reflects on the common delusion many of us have: the belief that if others would just follow our script, life would be perfect. Yet, as Joe points out, this delusion only leads to frustration when reality doesn’t align with our expectations.Joe encourages us to consider how often this desire for control affects our interactions and growth in the spirit. Every person we encounter carries their own delusions, and understanding this can deepen our earnestness in recovery. As we grow in the spirit, we must learn to navigate the slumbering, thoughtless behavior of others with grace and acceptance, knowing that we are all subject to the same human flaws.This insight ties directly into the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE). In both frameworks, the third step calls for surrendering control and trusting in a higher power. Joe reminds us that we are not the directors of life, and recovery hinges on letting go of our need to arrange everything. Only by releasing this control can we find true peace and spiritual growth.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #LifeInRecovery, #LettingGoOfControl, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughSpirituality, #NavigatingDelusions, #RecoverySupport, #AcceptanceInSobriety, #RigorousHonesty, #ISEJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #GrowthInSpirit, #SurrenderInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe passionately emphasizes the importance of being fearless and thorough from the very start of the recovery process. The authors of the Big Book implore us with all the earnestness they can muster because they understand the stakes—recovery requires honesty, courage, and a willingness to face the truth about ourselves.Joe reflects on his own experience and expresses the heartfelt desire to spare others from the pain and suffering that he endured. While each person’s journey is unique, Joe offers his insights to help guide others away from the more painful paths he has traveled. Step 3 is a turning point where we commit fully to the process, knowing that the more fearless and thorough we are, the greater the chance of lasting recovery.This message resonates deeply within both the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE). Being “fearless and thorough” aligns with AA’s emphasis on rigorous honesty, and within the ISE framework, it serves as a foundation for true transformation and connection to a higher power. Joe’s words remind us that recovery is not just about avoiding pain—it’s about embracing the steps that lead to lasting spiritual growth.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FearlessRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughSpirituality, #RecoverySupport, #GuidanceInSobriety, #RigorousHonesty, #PainAndRecovery, #ISEJourney, #LastingSpiritualGrowth, #FearlessRecoveryStart, #InteractiveStepExperience

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe discusses the concept of carrying a “yoke with a superior ox,” symbolizing the power of walking with a higher power that does the heavy lifting. He emphasizes that we cannot rid ourselves of self-centeredness without spiritual aid, no matter how strong our moral and philosophical convictions may be.Joe reflects on the struggle many of us face—having good morals yet still feeling discomfort and unease within. It is only through surrendering to a higher power that we can truly find peace, letting go of self and walking in alignment with something greater. Step 3 offers the spiritual solution to this challenge, inviting us to rely on God’s power to make the seemingly impossible, possible.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #LettingGoOfSelf, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #SpiritualAidInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughFaith, #RecoverySupport, #GuidanceInSobriety, #MoralConvictionsInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe delves into the trap of self-pity, where we often demand recognition from others who are not able to see or hear us. He reflects on the times in his own life when he fell into this mindset, only to realize that true purpose comes not from seeking validation, but from breathing life into those who need it.Joe encourages us to shift our focus from self-pity and frustration toward service and purpose. Recovery is about finding those who are ready to receive the message, not forcing it upon others who aren’t prepared. By embracing the spiritual principles of Step 3, we can rise above our ego and align ourselves with the people we are meant to help, fostering connection and growth.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #OvercomingSelfPity, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughService, #RecoverySupport, #RecoveryWithPurpose, #TransformationInRecovery, #GuidanceInSobriety, #FindingPurposeInSobriety

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe emphasizes the evolving understanding of a higher power in recovery. He explains that the God we understood when we first came to the program may not be the God we understand today because this understanding is rooted in personal experience, not intellect.Joe highlights that the Big Book has remained the same for decades, but it requires guidance to fully comprehend its depth. The obligation of showing others how to recover is fundamental to the AA process, and Joe emphasizes the importance of sharing the experience of recovery. By unpacking the spiritual journey step by step, we discover a deeper connection to our higher power, one that is revealed through lived experience rather than intellectual understanding.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualExperienceInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #UnderstandingGodInRecovery, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughSpirituality, #RecoverySupport, #TransformationInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughExperience, #GuidanceInSobriety

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe reflects on the profound shift from hope to certainty that occurs when we truly embrace a power greater than ourselves. He emphasizes that while hope may be fleeting for some, certainty—the absolute belief that our Creator has entered our hearts and works through us—is enduring and transformative.Joe also touches on how many early AA members were once atheists or agnostics, but through the process of recovery, they became absolutely certain of the presence of a higher power in their lives. This promise of certainty is far more powerful than hope alone, as it represents a deep and abiding connection to a spiritual source.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #CertaintyInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #CertaintyOverHope, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughSpirituality, #RecoverySupport, #HealingThroughFaith, #TransformationInRecovery, #ConnectionToHigherPower

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe discusses the certainty many of us felt in addiction—that a fix would change how we felt, even if it didn’t make us feel better. He reflects on how addiction is often driven by the need for a different feeling, not necessarily a better one, and how we were willing to risk everything to chase that feeling.Joe highlights that this certainty was rooted in personal experience and how addiction warps our thinking, making us willing to jeopardize our lives for fleeting relief. By embracing the spiritual solution in Step 3, we can break free from the certainty of addiction and begin to trust in a higher power to guide us toward lasting change.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #CertaintyInAddiction, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #BreakingAddiction, #PersonalRecoveryJourney, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomFromAddiction, #RecoverySupport, #HealingThroughRecovery, #RecoveryFromWithin

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe explores the concept of willingness and the deep desire to connect with a power greater than ourselves. He emphasizes that the decision to seek evidence of this power in our lives is the starting point of real transformation in recovery.Joe also reflects on the authors of the Big Book, who wrote in 1939, and the lasting legacy they left behind. He reminds us that we must take the time to understand what they had and be willing to go to any length to achieve it. By diving into page 25 of the Big Book, we can examine what those early members possessed and whether we are truly ready to take the necessary steps for our own recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #WillingnessInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #BigBookLegacy, #CommitmentToRecovery, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #OvercomingAddiction, #FreedomThroughWillingness, #RecoverySupport, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryPathway, #SerenityInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakeningInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe encourages us to get honest with ourselves as we confront the question: are we a “cannot” or a “will not”? He dives into the fears that often hold us back from recovery—whether it’s fear of what others think or fear of failure—and reminds us that our past actions may already have shaped people’s perceptions.Joe reassures us that none of us have maintained perfect adherence to these principles. Recovery is not about perfection, but about progress and courage in confronting our fears. He stresses the importance of self-reflection and honesty in order to move forward in the 12-step journey. Don’t be discouraged by your imperfections; instead, use them as a springboard to grow in recovery.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #RecoveryThroughHonesty, #SobrietyJourney, #FacingFearsInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #FaithInRecovery, #OvercomingFear, #HealingThroughHonesty, #SpiritualGrowthInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #RecoveryThroughAction, #FreedomFromAddiction, #LifeInRecovery, #FacingChallengesInSobriety, #EmbracingRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe introduces Chapter 5 of the Big Book, famously read at many AA meetings to outline “How It Works.” This chapter details the suggested manner of living for those who seek recovery, and it sets the foundation for the crucial third step: making the decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of a higher power.Joe explains that this decision is not just a casual choice, but a deep commitment in 12-step recovery. He walks through the third step instruction, showing how the act of surrendering control is a vital part of achieving spiritual growth and lasting sobriety. The third step opens the door to a new way of living, free from self-centeredness and guided by spiritual principles.“Tonight, we dive into what it truly means to make this third step decision, and how it lays the groundwork for the rest of the steps and a life of freedom.”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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #HowItWorksAA, #ThirdStepInstruction, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerGuidance, #FreedomThroughSurrender, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #SpiritualHealing, #CommitmentToRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe reflects on the transformative moment when the obsession to use suddenly leaves and how, without knowing it, we become empowered by something greater than ourselves. Many people in recovery have experienced this sudden shift, where one day they simply stop using, seemingly without effort, and are invited to “walk it out” in sobriety.Joe explains that this empowerment doesn’t come from our own willpower, but from the grace of a higher power. As the Big Book states, “we had to have God’s help”—our self-centeredness and addictive behaviors can’t be reduced by mere wishing or trying. True transformation requires us to turn our lives over to the care of God, as outlined in Step 3. This surrender allows us to experience freedom from the constant obsession and empowers us to live a new way of life.“For many of us, that moment of empowerment came when we least expected it, and it was through God’s help that we were able to walk free.”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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #GodsHelpInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerEmpowerment, #FreedomFromObsession, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoveryThroughFaith, #RecoverySupport, #RecoveryThroughAction, #SpiritualTransformation

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and honest growth. Recovery doesn’t require grand gestures like handing out leaflets or making public declarations—it requires a deep, personal commitment to change and growth through spiritual seeking.Joe encourages those struggling with behavioral issues or life challenges to earnestly seek within themselves for the path to growth. The Big Book teaches us that, by seeking spiritual guidance and turning our lives over to a power greater than ourselves, we can stop repeating destructive behaviors and find lasting peace. The transformation comes from within, as we work through the steps and embrace the process of change.“For whatever difficulties we’ve faced, the solution lies in growing through self-reflection and honest surrender.”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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SelfReflectionInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughSelfDiscovery, #HealingThroughSpiritualSeeking, #FreedomFromAddiction, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #SpiritualHealing, #GrowthThroughRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe explores the power of self-inventory, reminding us that we are not “broken” as we often label ourselves. Instead, our difficulties stem from how we think and react based on fear. The inventory process is designed to show us these patterns and give us a clearer view of ourselves and others.Joe explains that doing this work allows us to gain new perspectives on those who have harmed us, even when we had no part in the harm. More importantly, this process makes us uniquely equipped to help others bear the burdens of addiction, as we’ve experienced the same weight ourselves. The Big Book reminds us that “our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making,” and it is through self-inventory that we uncover these truths and begin to heal.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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SelfInventoryInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #FearResponses, #HealingThroughSelfReflection, #RecoverySupport, #FreedomFromAddiction, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #EmotionalHealingInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughAction

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe focuses on the experience of thousands of men and women who have come to believe in a power greater than themselves. The Big Book highlights that by taking a certain attitude toward this higher power and following simple actions, they experienced a revolutionary change in both their way of living and thinking.Joe explains that in the face of collapse, despair, and the failure of human resources, those who surrender to a higher power find a new sense of direction, peace, and happiness. The transformation that occurs is not just about abstinence—it’s about the spiritual power that sustains recovery. Without the spiritual “lubricant” that comes from this power, abstinence alone may not be sustainable.Joe emphasizes that true recovery is more than sobriety; it’s about finding and maintaining the peace that flows through a connection with a higher power.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. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights on the 12 steps and spiritual recovery.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualGuidance, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPower, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoverySupport, #LifeInRecovery, #OvercomingAddiction, #StepWork, #FreedomFromAddiction, #LivingSober, #HopeInRecovery, #SpiritualTransformation

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe dives into the complexities of human nature, reminding us that in our efforts to make life work on our terms, we can be both virtuous and flawed. The Big Book teaches that our “actor”—the version of ourselves we present to the world—can sometimes appear kind, patient, and self-sacrificing. Yet, at other times, we are mean, egotistical, selfish, and dishonest.Joe encourages us to recognize and embrace the full range of our emotions and behaviors, acknowledging that while we are flawed, those traits don’t define us. The Big Book guides us toward self-awareness and acceptance, essential elements in turning our will over to a higher power. As we come to understand our nature, we can choose to feed the spirit and align ourselves with principles that foster growth and service to others.Joe highlights that recovery is about discovering who we truly are—beyond our selfish instincts—and learning to live in a way that benefits others. The act of surrendering in Step 3 allows us to begin this transformative process, moving away from self-will and toward a life of purpose.“For in this process of discovery, we learn that we are neither our worst nor our best self—but a combination of both. It is the willingness to embrace both and let go of control that begins the healing.”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 for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more recovery insights and guidance through the 12 Steps.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SelfDiscoveryInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualAwakening, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #HigherPowerGuidance, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoverySupport, #FreedomFromAddiction, #EmbracingSelfAwareness, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #HealingInRecovery, #RecoveryThroughHonesty, #SpiritualTransformation

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe delves into the moment where we stand at the turning point—when we ask for the protection and care of a higher power with complete abandon. This prayer marks a crucial spiritual step, especially for those who come into the program as atheists or agnostics, offering a bridge to faith for those who may not yet fully understand or trust in a higher power.Joe emphasizes the transformative power of this step. The authors of the Big Book tell us that we cannot continue on the path of recovery without surrendering our will. By asking for protection and care, we begin to turn away from self-will and toward a power greater than ourselves, which is critical for achieving sobriety and maintaining long-term recovery. Step 3 allows us to let go of fear and embrace a new sense of spiritual safety, grounded in trust that if we follow the principles of the Big Book, we will get better.“We stood at the turning point. We asked His protection and care with complete abandon.” This simple yet profound prayer signifies our willingness to change, to trust in the process, and to begin our recovery in earnest.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, where we explore the 12 Steps and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous in greater depth. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for ongoing insights and spiritual guidance.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #TurningPointInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualAwakening, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #TrustInHigherPower, #RecoveryThroughSurrender, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoverySupport, #FreedomFromAddiction, #HealingThroughFaith, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #RecoveryIsPossible