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 2 AA session, Wayne shares a personal story about a moment of clarity during treatment when his friend DJ told him, “You can do dope if you want, but you can’t do it here.” That simple statement became a turning point, a moment of realizing that God was doing for him what he could not do for himself.“We know the lights work because we flip the switch and the light comes on. For us, it’s self-evident—when the light comes on, people will know.”Wayne discusses how the spiritual awakening in recovery can be just as subtle yet powerful as flipping a light switch. Once the light of recovery is on, it becomes self-evident, and others can see the change in us without it needing to be announced. This session encourages participants to trust in the process and recognize that sometimes the simplest moments can reveal a power greater than ourselves at work, guiding us toward healing and transformation.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #GodsHelp, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #LightSwitchMoment, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves

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 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on the difficult truth faced by many in recovery: half of the original AA fellowship were atheists or agnostics, and the other half were believers dying in their addiction. Despite their faith or lack of it, none knew how to live a life of faith while caught in the grips of addiction.“Some of us tried to avoid the issue, hoping against hope we were not true alcoholics.”Wayne shares his own story of trying to avoid the reality of his addiction, cycling between meth, alcohol, and prison. He talks about the denial that kept him repeating the same behaviors, hoping that drinking instead of using meth would somehow be different. This session challenges participants to reflect on how long they avoided facing the truth about their addiction and the importance of living a life rooted in faith and spiritual principles. Recovery begins when we stop running and face the truth head-on.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FacingTheTruth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #LivingInDenial, #CycleOfAddiction, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery

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 2 AA session, Wayne shares the powerful story of a man who thought he was an atheist, only to experience a dramatic and convincing change of heart. The story of this minister’s son highlights how deeply ingrained beliefs can sometimes be challenged in unexpected ways.“Our friend was a minister’s son. So imagine being a minister’s son, right? They’re like cops’ kids. They’re always the worst.”Wayne humorously reflects on the rebellious nature of this man, who grew up feeling overwhelmed by religious education. Despite his resistance, his transformation was profound and moving, showing that no matter how far we may stray from faith, a higher power can still reach us. This session invites participants to consider their own journeys with faith, reminding them that dramatic changes of heart are not only possible but often the key to 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #DramaticChange, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #RebelliousFaith, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #MinisterSonStory, #AtheistToBeliever

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 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on how circumstances often bring us to a point of willingness—where we are finally ready to believe in a power greater than ourselves.“It beat me into a state of reasonableness. The circumstances made me willing to believe. He humbly offered himself to his maker. Then he knew.”Wayne discusses how some of us experience a sudden revelation, while others grow into it more gradually. But the promise remains the same: God restores us to our right minds when we honestly seek Him. This session encourages participants to embrace their journey, knowing that when we draw near to a higher power, that power will reveal itself to us. Whether the revelation is sudden or gradual, the key is in the willingness to believe and the honesty of our search.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #WillingnessToBelieve, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SuddenRevelation, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #HonestSeeking, #GodRestores

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 2 AA session, Wayne emphasizes the importance of confronting and sharing honest doubts and prejudices as a crucial part of the recovery process. He encourages participants to think honestly, sweep away their prejudices, and openly discuss their doubts with others in the fellowship.“God’s going to meet you where you’re at. We’re going to meet you where you’re at. Joe always says you can’t help people you’re judging.”Wayne reinforces the idea that judgment has no place in the process of helping others on their journey. If someone is asking questions or expressing doubts, it’s because they’ve been guided to seek answers and support. This session invites participants to bring their doubts and questions into the open, knowing that they will be met with understanding and compassion. By doing so, they can begin to break down the barriers that hold them back, opening the door to 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #OvercomingDoubt, #OvercomingPrejudice, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #HonestDiscussion, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #JudgmentFreeSupport, #GodMeetsYouWhereYouAre

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 2 AA session, Wayne delves into the significance of belief—whether a person already believes or is simply willing to believe in a power greater than themselves. The Big Book assures us emphatically that the moment a person reaches this point, they are on their way to recovery.“As soon as a man can say that he does believe or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way.”Wayne highlights the importance of this “simple cornerstone” in the recovery process, noting that it refers to a concept that many may recognize from spiritual teachings, particularly from “the other book.” This cornerstone of belief is the foundation upon which a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built. This session encourages participants to embrace this crucial step in their journey, recognizing that willingness to believe is all it takes to begin building a new life grounded in 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #CornerstoneOfBelief, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #WillingnessToBelieve, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #BuildingSpiritualStructure, #SimpleCornerstone

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 2 AA session, Wayne highlights a powerful promise from the Big Book: the moment we are willing to lay aside our prejudice and express even the smallest willingness to believe in a power greater than ourselves, we begin to see results.“We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to believe in a power greater than ourselves, we commenced to get results—even though it was impossible for any of us to fully define or comprehend that power, which is God.”Wayne emphasizes that the path to recovery doesn’t require full comprehension of this power—only a willingness to believe. This session encourages participants to let go of their doubts and prejudices, understanding that the spiritual journey begins with a simple step of faith. By doing so, they open themselves up to the transformative power that can lead them to a life of peace, purpose, and sobriety.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LayingAsidePrejudice, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #WillingnessToBelieve, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #FindingGod, #CommencingResults

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 2 AA session, Wayne emphasizes the importance of starting somewhere—anywhere—on our spiritual journey, and continuing to grow in our relationship with a power greater than ourselves.“Experience has taught us that these are matters about which, for our purpose, we need not be worried. On one proposition, however, these men and women are strikingly agreed: every one of them has gained access to and believes in a power greater than themselves.”Wayne reassures participants that as long as they are making an effort to connect with this power and allowing it to influence their lives, things will get better. The collective experience of those who have walked this path before us shows that belief in a higher power is the common thread in their recovery. This session encourages participants to trust in the process, knowing that growth and healing come as we deepen our connection with a power 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #ContinualGrowth, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #BelievingInChange, #EmbracingTheProcess

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 2 AA session, Wayne addresses some of the most challenging questions that often arise when contemplating the existence of a higher power: Why does God allow suffering? Why are there wars, like the one in Ukraine? Why do children starve? Why do people get hurt?“Any time you see a question mark, eyesight without insight is spiritual blindness. Ask yourself these questions, go inward, and ask yourself how a supreme being could have anything to do with it all.”Wayne encourages participants to confront these difficult questions, not to shy away from them. The Big Book invites us to explore these doubts and uncertainties, recognizing that true spiritual growth often begins with asking the hard questions. This session challenges participants to look inward, examining their own beliefs and experiences, and to seek deeper understanding in their relationship with a higher power. By doing so, we begin to move from spiritual blindness to insight, opening ourselves to the transformative power of 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #WrestlingWithFaith, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #AskingToughQuestions, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #SpiritualBlindness, #SeekingInsight, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves

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 2 AA session, Wayne explores a fundamental truth revealed in the Big Book: our dilemma was not a lack of willpower, but a lack of true power—a power greater than ourselves that could guide us to a new way of living.“Lack of power, that was our dilemma. We had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a power greater than ourselves.”Wayne reflects on the realization that, despite our self-assured attitudes and declarations of independence, we were powerless over our addiction. This session delves into the critical need to find a power greater than ourselves, a power that can provide the strength and direction we need to truly live. The Big Book makes it clear that the purpose of its teachings is to help us discover this power, guiding us out of the darkness of addiction and into the light 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LackOfPower, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #FindingPower, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #ConfrontingTheDilemma, #PsychicChange

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 2 AA session, Wayne explores the powerful distinction made in the Big Book: many of us came to believe in a power greater than ourselves only after confronting the hopelessness and futility of our lives as we had been living them.“We had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we had been living it. What pointed us toward that power greater than ourselves? The hopelessness and futility in our lives.”Wayne emphasizes that it was the stark realization of our own powerlessness and the misery of our existence that opened our hearts to the possibility of a higher power. When we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, we saw that recovery was possible. This session encourages participants to reflect on how their own experiences of hopelessness became the catalyst for seeking help and finding a new way of life. By recognizing the importance of this turning point, we can fully embrace the spiritual solution offered in the 12 Steps.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FindingHope, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #HopelessnessAndFutility, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PsychicChange, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #SeeingTheSolution

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 2 AA session, Wayne highlights the stark warning from the Big Book: for those seriously struggling with alcoholism, there is no middle-of-the-road solution. The choice is clear: an alcoholic death or a happy, joyous, and free life. There is no in-between.“If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle-of-the-road solution.”Wayne discusses how, for many of us, life had become impossible by the time we reached this point. The Big Book reminds us that when we have passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we face just two alternatives: continue on the path to destruction or embrace a spiritual solution. This session encourages participants to recognize the urgency of making this choice, understanding that the journey to recovery begins when we accept that there are only two paths—and only one leads to life.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #NoMiddleRoad, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #ChoosingLife, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PsychicChange, #UrgencyOfRecovery, #HappyJoyousFree

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 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on what we’ve learned about alcoholism from the Big Book—particularly its cunning, baffling, and powerful nature. But beyond these attributes, alcoholism is marked by an appalling lack of perspective: the inability to recognize that we keep doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results, despite knowing that the outcome will be the same.“It’s the inability to see the suffering that we experienced even a week or a month ago.”Wayne discusses how this lack of perspective is central to the struggle with addiction, trapping us in a cycle of repeated mistakes and suffering. This session encourages participants to break free from this cycle by embracing the insights offered in the Big Book, recognizing the patterns that have kept them bound to their addiction. By doing so, we can begin to cultivate a new perspective, one that allows us to see the reality of our situation and make the necessary changes for true 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LackOfPerspective, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #CunningBafflingPowerful, #LifeAfterAddiction, #BreakingTheCycle, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PsychicChange, #SeeingClearly, #InabilityToSee

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 2 AA session, Wayne explores the idea that, without realizing it, we’ve been guided by a certain kind of faith throughout our lives. Even when we claimed not to believe in a higher power, or questioned what that power had done for us, there was a faith at work—whether in our own reasoning or in our ability to think and analyze.“If we’re honest with ourselves, which we’re not always able to be, we’ll see that this power we say we don’t believe in has probably been carrying us most of the way.”Wayne reflects on how this faith—whether in logic, intellect, or reason—was still a form of belief, a kind of faith that shaped our lives. The Big Book reminds us that we were faithful, even if it was to the “God of reason,” and that this realization opens the door to understanding the broader concept of faith in recovery. This session encourages participants to look inward and recognize the role that faith, in all its forms, has played in their journey. By acknowledging this, we can begin to shift that faith towards a higher power that offers true healing and transformation.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #DiscoveringFaith, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #FaithInRecovery, #LifeAfterAddiction, #PowerOfReason, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #GodOfReason, #PsychicChange, #InnerReflection

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 2 AA session, Wayne discusses the critical importance of honesty in the recovery process—starting with being truly honest with oneself. Reflecting on his own journey, Wayne shares how it took him 30 years to understand what it meant to be honest with himself, despite being told repeatedly in treatment to “get honest.”“I thought, ‘What do you mean we’re not getting honest?’ But it took 30 years until I realized what they were talking about—honest with myself—because I didn’t have the capacity to be honest with myself.”Wayne emphasizes that the first step in recovery is fully conceding to our innermost selves that we are powerless over our addiction, and this concession cannot be based on a lie. True recovery begins when we stop lying to ourselves and face the reality of our situation. This session encourages participants to take a hard look within, recognizing that the capacity for true honesty with oneself is essential for any meaningful change. By embracing this honesty, we align ourselves with the spiritual principles that guide us toward healing and transformation.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #HonestWithYourself, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SelfReflection, #LifeAfterAddiction, #TrueHonesty, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FacingTheTruth, #PsychicChange

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 2 AA session, Wayne highlights a powerful message from the Big Book: while they can’t answer all our questions, they can help clear the ground and encourage us to approach our recovery with honesty and diligence.“We can only clear the ground a bit. We can’t answer all your questions. Sometimes we just don’t know. And it’s okay to say that, right?”Wayne emphasizes the importance of sweeping away prejudice, thinking honestly, and searching diligently within ourselves. The Big Book invites us to adopt an attitude of open-mindedness, promising that with this approach, we cannot fail. This session encourages participants to embrace their honest doubts and prejudices, using them as stepping stones toward deeper understanding and connection on the broad highway of recovery. By doing so, we align ourselves with the spiritual principles that guide us toward freedom from addiction and a life filled with purpose and peace.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SweepAwayPrejudice, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #OpenMindedness, #LifeAfterAddiction, #HonestSearch, #SpiritualHealing, #BroadHighway, #TransformativeRecovery, #PowerOfHonesty, #PsychicChange

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 2 AA session, Wayne explores a core concept from the Big Book: that deep down in every man, woman, and child lies the fundamental idea of God. This idea is often obscured by life’s calamities, by pride, or by the worship of other things, but it remains present in some form within all of us.“Where’s the problem center? In the mind, right? But where’s the fundamental idea of God? It lives deep down inside.”Wayne discusses how, despite the many distractions and challenges we face, the fundamental idea of God is an intrinsic part of our being. It may be buried under layers of pain or confusion, but it is always there, waiting to be uncovered. This session encourages participants to reflect on their own spiritual journey, recognizing that the path to recovery involves reconnecting with this deep, innate understanding of a higher power. By doing so, we align our minds and spirits with the power that can lead us out of addiction and into a life of peace and purpose.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FundamentalIdeaOfGod, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #DeepSpiritualTruths, #LifeAfterAddiction, #RediscoveringFaith, #SpiritualHealing, #MindAndSpirit, #TransformativeRecovery, #PowerWithin, #PsychicChange

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 2 AA session, Wayne delves into the human mind’s natural aversion to trauma and the tendency to avoid confronting painful memories. He explains how our minds instinctively want to abandon traumatic thoughts entirely, which is why many of us kept returning to substances—unable to bring to consciousness the memory of suffering from just a week or a month ago.“And why do we want to abandon it entirely? So we don’t have to think about it. Because our human minds really don’t like trauma. We don’t like remembering bad things.”Wayne highlights that this struggle isn’t just about substances like alcohol or drugs—it applies to many areas of our lives. The inability to recall the pain associated with our actions leads us back into harmful patterns, reinforcing the need for a spiritual solution to break free from this cycle. This session encourages participants to confront these painful memories with the help of a higher power, allowing for true healing and transformation to take place.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FacingTrauma, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #TraumaAndRecovery, #LifeAfterAddiction, #BreakingTheCycle, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #MemoryOfSuffering, #TransformativeRecovery, #ConfrontingPain

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 2 AA session, Wayne discusses how the practical individual of today often demands facts and results before accepting any theory. Yet, as the Big Book points out, even in the 20th century, people readily accept theories about electricity—things they can’t see but believe because they see the effects.“We see the effects produced by alcohol. Just for myself, you couldn’t have caught me four years ago standing in front of a room of people reading through something. I didn’t feel like I deserved it or was good enough. That’s an effect that God produces in my life—a hundred percent.”Wayne shares his personal experience, highlighting the transformative effects that belief in a higher power has had on his life. This session encourages participants to recognize that just as we accept the unseen forces like electricity because of the visible effects, we can also trust the spiritual principles that guide us in recovery. The changes in our lives are the evidence of the power at work within us, guiding us toward 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FaithAndResults, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SpiritualEffects, #LifeAfterAddiction, #BeliefInAction, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #PsychicChange, #GodsWorkInMyLife

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 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on a common experience for many in recovery: walking into a meeting, reading the steps on the wall, thinking you’ve done them, and then finding yourself back in the same destructive patterns.“How often did you walk into the room, read the steps on the wall, do the steps on the wall—so you thought—and then get twisted off again? I did that time and time again. And then I blamed it on the steps for not working. But I hadn’t applied them to my life the way they told me to.”Wayne emphasizes that the steps are not just words on a wall—they require genuine application and integration into our daily lives. This session encourages participants to take a closer look at how they are working the steps, recognizing that true change comes from fully embracing and living these principles. By doing so, we move beyond just going through the motions and step into a life of true recovery and spiritual awakening.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #ApplyingTheSteps, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #LivingTheSteps, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #LifeAfterAddiction, #MisunderstandingRecovery, #TrueApplication, #TransformativeRecovery

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 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on the profound transformation that can only be described as a miracle of healing. He shares his personal experience as someone who was consumed by addiction, using meth every single day no matter the cost—living in his car, repeatedly going through treatment only to relapse again and again.“Could we call it anything else but a miracle of healing, guys? I was the guy that did meth every single day, no matter what. It has to be a miracle.”Wayne emphasizes that such a radical change in behavior and thinking is nothing short of miraculous. The power that brings about this healing is what Step 2 is all about—a spiritual awakening that leads to true recovery. This session invites participants to recognize the miracles in their own lives, acknowledging that the shift from addiction to sobriety is a testament to the transformative power of the 12 Steps and the grace 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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #MiracleOfHealing, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SpiritualHealing, #LifeAfterAddiction, #MiraculousTransformation, #FindingFaith, #DivineIntervention, #PsychicChange, #TransformativeRecovery, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves

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 2 AA session, Wayne discusses the profound and revolutionary change that occurs when individuals come to believe in a power greater than themselves. The Big Book reveals that by adopting a certain attitude toward this power and performing simple actions, a new sense of power, peace, happiness, and direction begins to flow into their lives.“How many of you needed a revolutionary change in your way of living and thinking when you got here?”Wayne emphasizes that this transformation is not just about stopping harmful behaviors, but about embracing a new way of life rooted in the consciousness of the presence of God. The experiences of hundreds of people who now consider this awareness the most important fact of their lives provide a compelling reason to have faith. This session encourages participants to open themselves to the possibility of this revolutionary change, trusting that by doing so, they too can experience the profound peace and direction that comes from a spiritual awakening.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #RevolutionaryChange, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #NewWayOfLife, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #LifeAfterAddiction, #PresenceOfGod, #FindingFaith, #TransformativeRecovery, #EmbracingChange, #InnerPeace, #SpiritualDirection

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 2 AA session, Wayne delves into the all-inclusive nature of the spiritual path outlined in the Big Book. The process of recovery reveals the solution to those who earnestly seek it, reminding us that God does not make too hard terms with those who search for Him.“To us, the realm of the Spirit is broad, roomy, all-inclusive—never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all men.”Wayne highlights the importance of laying aside prejudice and earnestly seeking a spiritual experience, emphasizing that the steps are designed to be accessible to everyone. The Big Book assures us that when we speak of God, we mean your own conception of God, making the process open to all, regardless of one’s spiritual background. This session encourages participants to approach Step 2 with an open heart and mind, trusting that by earnestly seeking, they will commence to get results. The journey of recovery is one of personal discovery, where each individual finds their own connection to a higher power in a way that resonates with them.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #AllInclusive, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SpiritualPath, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #BroadAndRoomy, #LifeAfterAddiction, #FindingYourGod, #OpenToAll, #PersonalRecovery, #InclusiveSpirituality

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 2 AA session, Wayne explores the critical question: “But where and how are we to find this power?” The Big Book is designed to guide us to this power, one that is spiritual as well as moral, and that can solve our deepest problems.“How many of you thought that drugs and alcohol were your problem? It creates more problems than it’s worth, but it had been my solution. And the authors are testifying to that.”Wayne explains that the true solution offered in the Big Book is a spiritual awakening, one that empowers us to walk through life free from the chains of addiction. As we embark on Step 2, we’re reminded that the journey isn’t just about addressing the external issues caused by alcohol and drugs but about finding the inner power that transforms our entire existence. The session also touches on the challenges faced by agnostics when confronted with the concept of God, acknowledging that while difficulties may arise, the path to recovery is one of spiritual discovery.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FindingThePower, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SpiritualSolution, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #PowerToRecover, #LifeAfterAddiction, #AgnosticRecovery, #DiscoveringFaith, #MoralAndSpiritual

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 2 AA session, Wayne addresses the struggle faced by atheists and agnostics who find the idea of a spiritual awakening impossible to grasp. Yet, for those who have identified as alcoholics or addicts of the hopeless variety, the choice is stark: continue on a path to disaster or embrace a spiritual solution.“To one who feels he is an atheist or agnostic, such an experience seems impossible. But to continue as he is means disaster, especially if he’s an alcoholic of the hopeless variety.”Wayne encourages listeners to reflect on the reality of this choice. Living a life that is happy, joyous, and free through spiritual principles may seem daunting, but the alternative—an alcoholic death—is far more dire. This session emphasizes that while the decision to embrace a spiritual basis for life isn’t always easy, it is far from impossible. Wayne’s guidance helps participants understand that the journey to recovery begins with the willingness to consider that a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #HopelessVariety, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SpiritualBasis, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #HappyJoyousFree, #LifeAfterAddiction, #AtheistRecovery, #FacingTheChoice, #FindingFaith, #EndTheCycle, #RecoveryThroughFaith

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 2 AA session, Wayne shares a powerful personal story of surrender—a moment when he called out to God in desperation and was met with unexpected grace. After being pulled over without insurance, registration, or a valid license, Wayne was given a choice: continue down the path of destruction or turn towards recovery.“There was a moment when I could have pulled out, gotten on the road, and gone back to what I was doing. But I didn’t. I pulled into a parking spot. And in that instance, the obsession to drink and use immediately left and hasn’t returned since.”Wayne’s story illustrates the transformative power of surrendering to a higher power, a central theme in Step 2. This session emphasizes that recovery begins when we acknowledge our powerlessness and ask for help from a force greater than ourselves. By making the decision to turn away from our old ways and trust in something beyond our control, we open the door to a new life, free from the obsession to drink and use.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #MomentOfSurrender, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #LifeAfterAddiction, #DivineIntervention, #RecoveryThroughFaith, #FindingFreedom

Join Wayne Giles as he leads us into Step 2 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Wayne opens with a powerful prayer, inviting everyone to come to the realization that there is a power greater than ourselves that can restore us to sanity. This acknowledgment of a higher power is at the heart of Step 2, a pivotal moment in the recovery journey.“We ask you now, as we prepare to step into Step 2, to help us become aware that there is a power greater than ourselves that can restore us to our sanity. Without you, we have nothing. We thank you for the power, your grace, and another day of life.”Wayne’s prayer underscores the importance of faith and surrender in the process of recovery. By asking for strength and guidance, this session encourages participants to open their hearts to the possibility of divine intervention, recognizing that true healing comes from beyond our own efforts. This prayerful approach sets the tone for a transformative experience in Step 2, where the focus is on embracing the power that can lead us out of addiction and into a life of purpose and sanity.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithAndRecovery, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SeekingStrength, #PrayerAndRecovery, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #LifeAfterAddiction, #FindingFaith, #DivineGuidance, #SpiritualGrowth, #RestoringSanity, #FaithInRecovery, #GraceAndPower

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 2 AA session, Wayne highlights the transformative power of believing in something greater than ourselves. The Big Book shares the experiences of thousands who were once atheists or agnostics, yet found a miraculous change through accessing a power greater than themselves—a power that accomplished the humanly impossible.“Every single one of them—atheists or agnostics—believers dying in their addiction, every single one of them has gained access to and believes in a power greater than themselves. That’s a pretty ringing endorsement.”Wayne reflects on his own life, sharing how this miraculous power transformed his existence, even after 17 years of prison due to a selfish, self-centered, and destructive lifestyle. This session emphasizes that the journey of recovery is not just about quitting harmful behaviors, but about experiencing a profound spiritual awakening that changes everything. It’s about recognizing that, no matter how far gone we might feel, this power can bring about a miracle in our lives, even when we feel we have nothing to do with it.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.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, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #MiraculousTransformation, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #EndTheCycle, #LifeAfterAddiction, #FindingFaith, #BeliefInMiracles, #DivineIntervention

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 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the loss of trust that often accompanies addiction, both in oneself and from others. By the time many of us reach the depths of our addiction, we find it impossible to rely on anything we say, and the people around us—like probation officers—certainly don’t trust us either. Yet, in the Big Book, we find a remarkable moment where alcoholics and a doctor come together in mutual trust, a concept that often feels foreign to those of us struggling with addiction.“How many of you, by the time you got through your addiction, couldn’t rely on anything you said? And yet here’s a bunch of alcoholics and a doctor. Imagine—imagine your PO’s, and you can trust anything this man says!”Wayne explains how the Big Book emphasizes the importance of this trust, noting that the physician who provided the initial letter also offered additional insights in a follow-up statement, showing the collaborative spirit between the medical community and those in recovery. This session underscores the significance of honesty and trust in the recovery process, both with ourselves and with others. As we delve into the physician’s expanded views, we see how critical these elements are to rebuilding our lives and finding freedom from addiction.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #TrustAndTruth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #BuildingTrust, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #MentalHealthInRecovery, #EndTheCycle, #LifeAfterAddiction, #DoctorAndPatient, #MedicalInsight, #CollaborativeRecovery

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 1 AA session, Wayne examines the critical distinction the Big Book makes between consciousness and memory, particularly in the context of the first drink. The authors of the Big Book emphasize that alcoholics are without defense against the first drink, not because of a lack of memory, but because consciousness—the active awareness of the consequences—fails to intervene.“Memory is fickle; it’s tied to all kinds of weird things. But consciousness is something different. The almost certain consequences that follow taking even a glass of beer do not crowd into the mind to deter us. That’s kind of what they’re saying, right?”Wayne explains that our brains are wired to remember the good times more than the bad, which is why the negative consequences of drinking often don’t come to mind until it’s too late. This session sheds light on the deceptive nature of memory and the importance of recognizing that our conscious awareness is not enough to protect us from picking up that first drink. By understanding this, we can more fully appreciate the necessity of the 12 Steps, which provide a spiritual solution to break the cycle of relapse and help us find true freedom from addiction.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #Powerlessness, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #MemoryVsConsciousness, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #RelapsePrevention, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #MentalHealthInRecovery, #EndTheCycle, #BreakingTheCycle, #LifeAfterAddiction, #AddictionAwareness

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 1 AA session, Wayne delves into the real reason why men and women drink—because they like the effects produced by alcohol. However, it’s not just about getting drunk; the appeal often lies in the temporary relief from feelings of restlessness, irritability, and discontent.“Was it getting drunk? Probably not. I never liked being drunk. I didn’t really like coming down off meth either. But I did like the relief it gave me—the relief from being restless, irritable, and discontent.”Wayne explains that for many alcoholics and addicts, the substances provide a temporary escape from the uncomfortable feelings that plague their daily lives. This session sheds light on the deeper emotional and psychological factors that drive addiction, emphasizing that the solution lies not in continuing to chase that fleeting relief, but in addressing the underlying issues through the 12 Steps. By understanding the real reasons behind our drinking and using, we can begin the process of true recovery and find lasting peace and contentment.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #AA, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #Restlessness, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #ReliefFromDiscontent, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #EmotionalHealing, #AddictionRelief, #MentalHealthInRecovery, #LifeAfterAddiction

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 1 AA session, Wayne discusses the abnormal reactions that alcoholics and addicts experience when they use substances. Drawing on Joe McDonald’s often-repeated phrase, “I’m allergic to alcohol—when I get drunk, I break out in handcuffs,” Wayne highlights the unpredictable and often destructive consequences that result from substance use.“For me, as a meth addict, it was a little different. When I did meth, my clothes would fall off. I’m allergic to it, too. The fact of the matter is it’s an abnormal reaction when we put something in our body.”Wayne emphasizes that these abnormal reactions are not just physical but also behavioral, leading to consequences that spiral out of control. This session reinforces the idea that addiction is more than just a lack of willpower; it’s a condition that manifests in unpredictable and dangerous ways whenever alcohol or drugs are introduced into the body. By recognizing this abnormality, we can better understand the necessity of a psychic change and the importance of working the 12 Steps to achieve lasting 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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #AllergicReaction, #AbnormalResponse, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #BreakingTheCycle, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #UnpredictableConsequences, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #SubstanceAddiction, #LifeAfterAddiction, #BehavioralAbnormalities

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 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the devastating impact of chronic alcoholism, where everything worthwhile in life—trust, love, integrity, self-esteem—gradually erodes. The Big Book emphasizes that with the alcoholic illness, comes the annihilation of all things that once mattered.“What kind of things? Trustworthiness, the love of our families, our integrity, our self-esteem. It’s not just the house and the car—although those go too—it’s the deeper, more personal losses that cut to the core.”Wayne highlights how these losses often happen gradually, until one day, you notice your mother hiding her purse when you come home. This session underscores the slow and insidious nature of alcoholism, where the destruction may not seem immediate, but the toll it takes on relationships, self-worth, and one’s life is undeniable. The Big Book recounts Bill’s own experiences of loss—his house taken over by the mortgage lender, his wife’s illness, and the death of his father-in-law—as a stark reminder that the consequences of addiction are far-reaching. Through the 12 Steps and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, recovery offers a way to reclaim what has been lost, starting with the spiritual healing that leads to a psychic 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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LossThroughAddiction, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #GradualDestruction, #SelfEsteemRecovery, #SpiritualHealing, #Trustworthiness, #PsychicChange, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #FamilyImpact, #RebuildingTrust, #LifeAfterAddiction

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 1 AA session, Wayne explores the defensive mechanisms alcoholics often use when confronted with the truth about their addiction. The Big Book points out that when an alcoholic’s fallacious reasoning is exposed, they may laugh it off, become irritated, or refuse to talk, illustrating the deep denial and confusion that often accompanies addiction.“How many of you would become irritated and just walk away, slam the door, or cause an argument? How many of you would make a joke out of it? We do what suits us in the moment.”Wayne discusses how, despite all the excuses and justifications, alcoholics often have no real idea why they took that first drink or drug. He reflects on his own experience of occasionally telling the truth, such as when he was honest with the doctor who prescribed him Valium, only to find that honesty didn’t prevent further self-destruction. This session highlights the bewildering nature of addiction and the importance of recognizing that the true solution lies not in understanding the “why,” but in surrendering to the process of recovery through the 12 Steps. By letting go of the need to rationalize and embracing the principles of AA, we can begin to break free from the cycle of addiction.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #DenialAndTruth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #BreakingTheCycle, #SelfDeception, #SpiritualHealing, #HonestyInRecovery, #PsychicChange, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #LettingGoOfDenial, #SpiritualGrowth, #LifeAfterAddiction

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 1 AA session, Wayne explores the tragic irony of alcoholics who possess remarkable talents and abilities, yet consistently sabotage their own potential through their addiction. The Big Book describes how many alcoholics are perfectly sensible and well-balanced in every aspect of life except when it comes to liquor, where they become incredibly dishonest and selfish.“He often possesses special abilities, skills, and aptitudes and has a promising career ahead of him. He uses his gifts to build up a bright outlook for his family and himself and then pulls the structure down on his head by a senseless series of sprees.”Wayne reflects on how many of us have been told we have amazing potential, whether in art, music, or other skills, only to squander these gifts due to addiction. The dishonesty and selfishness driven by alcoholism often lead us to destroy what we’ve worked so hard to build, leaving behind a trail of broken dreams and lost opportunities. This session highlights the importance of recognizing this pattern and embracing the spiritual principles of the 12 Steps to break free from the cycle of self-destruction. By doing so, we can reclaim our talents and use them for a greater purpose.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #WastedPotential, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #BreakingTheCycle, #ReclaimingTalents, #SelfDestruction, #SpiritualHealing, #SquanderedGifts, #PsychicChange, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #SpiritualGrowth, #LifeAfterAddiction

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 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the idea that those who have struggled with addiction have been chosen for a unique purpose—to reach others who may otherwise never find recovery. This sense of purpose drives us to turn our experiences into a source of hope for others.“Our so-called willpower becomes practically non-existent. We are unable at certain times to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the suffering and humiliation of even a week or a month ago.”Wayne discusses the Big Book’s teaching on the powerlessness of willpower in the face of addiction. Despite our best intentions, the ability to recall the pain and consequences of past actions often fades, leaving us vulnerable to repeating the same destructive behaviors. This session emphasizes that true recovery requires more than just willpower—it demands a psychic change and a connection to a power greater than ourselves, as outlined in the 12 Steps. By embracing our chosen purpose and surrendering to the process, we can break free from the cycle of addiction and live a life of purpose 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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #ChosenPurpose, #Powerlessness, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #BreakingTheCycle, #WillpowerLimits, #SpiritualHealing, #MemoryOfSuffering, #PsychicChange, #12StepRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RelapsePrevention, #SpiritualGuidance, #EndTheCycle, #LifeAfterAddiction

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 1 AA session, Wayne delves into the powerful realization that both the mind and body of the alcoholic are abnormal, a concept that is central to understanding the nature of alcoholism. The Big Book confirms what those of us who have suffered alcoholic torture must accept: that the body of the alcoholic is as abnormal as the mind.“He confirms what we who have suffered alcoholic torture must believe—that the body of the alcoholic is as quite as abnormal as his mind.”Wayne reflects on how many of us, upon entering recovery, struggled with the repetitive and frustrating cycle of trying to stop drinking. Despite countless attempts, the inability to stop was not satisfied by simply being told we were maladjusted to life. This session emphasizes that understanding the abnormality of both the mind and body is crucial to grasping why the 12 Steps are necessary for recovery. Without acknowledging this dual abnormality, the cycle of addiction is likely to continue, leaving us trapped in a hopeless state. The Steps offer a solution that addresses both aspects, leading to the psychic change and spiritual awakening required for lasting sobriety.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #AlcoholicMindAndBody, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #UnderstandingAlcoholism, #RecoveryThroughAA, #PsychicChange, #DualAbnormality, #EndTheCycle, #12StepRecovery, #AAfellowship, #BreakingTheCycle, #SpiritualHealing, #RelapsePrevention, #HealingThroughAA

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 1 AA session, Wayne discusses the critical concept of alcoholism as an allergy of the body, a foundational idea presented in the Big Book. The authors explain that the phenomenon of craving, triggered by alcohol, is unique to chronic alcoholics and does not occur in the average temperate drinker.“We believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy. The phenomenon of craving is limited to this class and never occurs in the average temperate drinker.”Wayne highlights that for these allergic types, alcohol in any form is dangerous. Once the habit is formed, breaking it becomes nearly impossible without a complete psychic change. He reflects on the countless times many of us tried—and failed—to break free from the grip of addiction, only to find ourselves back in the same destructive cycle. This session reinforces the importance of recognizing the nature of alcoholism as both a physical and mental condition, one that requires more than willpower to overcome. It’s through the 12 Steps and a spiritual awakening that recovery becomes 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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #AllergyOfTheBody, #PhenomenonOfCraving, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #BreakingTheHabit, #RecoveryThroughAA, #SpiritualHealing, #EndTheCycle, #LifeAfterAddiction, #12StepRecovery, #AAfellowship, #SoberLiving, #RecoverySupport, #UnderstandingAddiction

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 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the repetitive cycle of addiction, where many of us promise ourselves we won’t drink or use again, only to fall back into the same destructive patterns. Whether it’s playing the weekend warrior or bouncing in and out of jail and prison, the cycle continues until something shifts.“How many times do we do that? ‘I’m not going to drink, I’m not going to do any more meth,’ only to find ourselves repeating the same behavior over and over. Unless this person can experience an entire psychic change, there’s very little hope of recovery.”Wayne emphasizes that true recovery requires a complete psychic change—a profound shift in how we think, feel, and act. This concept, central to the teachings of the Big Book, underscores the importance of the 12 Steps as a means to achieve this transformation. Without such a change, the cycle of addiction is likely to repeat, leaving little hope for lasting recovery. This session serves as a powerful reminder of the need for a deep spiritual awakening, one that can break the chains of addiction and lead to a life of freedom and purpose.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #PsychicChange, #BreakingTheCycle, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #RecoveryThroughAA, #SpiritualHealing, #EndTheCycle, #LifeAfterAddiction, #12StepRecovery, #AAfellowship, #SoberLiving, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualGrowth, #ChangeInMindset

Join us as Denise McDonald recounts a powerful wake-up call in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise shares the moment her sponsor bluntly told her, “I’m going to have to fire you because you’re wasting my time.” Denise was shocked, angry, and didn’t understand how someone could give up on her so easily. As she walked to her car, furious, she realized that maybe her sponsor had a point—she wasn’t participating, wasn’t speaking up in meetings, and wasn’t fully committed to her recovery. This moment of confrontation pushed Denise to reflect on her own effort and sparked the desire to prove her sponsor wrong.Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about recognizing our powerlessness, but it also requires us to take action. Denise’s story highlights how tough love and honest feedback can sometimes be the push we need to take recovery seriously and commit to the journey ahead.To support and learn from journeys like Denise’s, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to 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, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step1AA, #ToughLove, #RecoveryJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AddictionRecovery, #HealingInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #FaithInRecovery, #PersonalGrowth, #SobrietySuccess, #SpiritualGrowth, #SelfAwareness, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SoberLiving, #GratitudeInRecovery, #RecoveryLife

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 1 AA session, Wayne highlights the significance of medical testimony in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous, a time when alcoholism and addiction were not yet recognized as medical conditions. He explains that while doctors typically know more than we do, their testimony is particularly powerful when it aligns with the lived experiences of those in recovery.“Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health.”Wayne emphasizes that the authors of the Big Book understood the importance of this “double witness”—the medical community witnessing the transformation of alcoholics and addicts, alongside the personal testimonies of those who have recovered. This dual testimony lends credibility to the program, reinforcing the message that recovery is possible for anyone willing to work the Steps and embrace the principles of AA. The session serves as a reminder that both lived experience and medical insight play crucial roles in the journey to sobriety.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #MedicalTestimony, #DoubleWitness, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #DoctorAndPatient, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #RecoveryTestimony, #HealingThroughAA, #TransformationInRecovery, #AAHistory, #MedicalInsight

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 1 AA session, Wayne discusses the profound truth that most alcoholics, for reasons still unclear, have lost the power of choice when it comes to drinking. He challenges the common belief in choice, suggesting that perhaps those who have struggled with addiction were chosen for a higher purpose.“The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. I don’t know that we ever have a choice anyway. The chosen don’t choose. And we’ve been chosen for some purpose.”Wayne emphasizes that those who have walked the path of addiction have a unique ability to reach others who may otherwise remain lost. This session serves as a reminder that, despite the pain and struggle, there is a greater purpose at work—a purpose that empowers us to help others find their way to recovery. Through the lens of the Big Book and the 12 Steps, Wayne encourages us to embrace this calling and recognize that our experiences can lead to healing, not just for ourselves but for countless 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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #HigherPower, #LossOfChoice, #RecoveryPurpose, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #ChosenForPurpose, #HelpingOthers, #RecoveryCalling, #SpiritualGuidance, #PowerOfService, #FindingPurposeInRecovery, #AAUnity, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #Step1Principles

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 1 AA session, Wayne dives into the concept of a psychic change and the realization that human aid alone cannot bring about the transformation needed for recovery. He touches on the importance of moving beyond the alibis and excuses that often accompany a relapse, emphasizing that these rationalizations are weak when faced with the destructive power of alcoholism.“If you ask him why he started on that last bender, the chances are he will offer you any one of a hundred alibis. Anybody have a bunch of alibis? You know what I mean—excuses like, ‘I lost my job,’ or ‘The old lady left me.’ But in the light of the havoc an alcoholic’s drinking bout causes, these excuses seem pretty weak—ridiculous at times, right?”Wayne discusses how the Big Book teaches us that these alibis are just that—excuses that distract from the true issue. Real recovery requires a psychic change, a complete transformation of mind and spirit, which is only possible through the principles outlined in the 12 Steps. This session gently foreshadows Step 2, where the need for a power greater than ourselves becomes clear, setting the stage for the spiritual awakening necessary for lasting sobriety.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #PsychicChange, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #OvercomingExcuses, #HigherPower, #PersonalGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #AlibisInAddiction, #Step2Preview, #BreakingTheCycle, #TrueChange, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SpiritualGrowth, #SelfHonesty, #RelapsePrevention

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 1 AA session, Wayne shares a personal story about the moment he realized the depth of his situation when a judge told him he had forfeited the right to live in society. Reflecting on this life-changing moment, Wayne draws a parallel to the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda, where the Savior asks, “Do you want to get well?”“After such an approach, take up their beds and walk again. Does that remind you of any other story from a different book? The man at the pool of Bethesda, and the Savior walks up to him and says, ‘Do you want to get well?’”Wayne emphasizes that recovery is about more than just getting clean—it’s about reclaiming your life and walking a new path, much like the man who was healed by the pool. This session highlights the deep spiritual connection between the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and timeless stories of redemption and healing, reminding us that we too can pick up our beds and walk into a new life of sobriety and purpose.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #HigherPower, #PersonalGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #RedemptionStory, #HealingThroughFaith, #PickUpYourBed, #BethesdaPool, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SecondChances, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualGuidance

Join us as Denise McDonald reflects on a memorable moment from her early days in recovery in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise shares her astonishment when a woman she sat next to at her very first AA meeting received a 35-year sobriety chip. Denise couldn’t fathom why anyone would want to stay sober for 35 years, a concept that seemed utterly unbelievable at the time. Yet, for some reason, this woman stayed in her mind, planting a seed of curiosity about what long-term sobriety could really mean.Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about admitting powerlessness over alcohol, but it’s also about opening our minds to the possibilities of a life in recovery. Denise’s story highlights how the influence of others on the recovery journey can spark curiosity and inspire change, even when we don’t fully understand it at the time.To support and learn from journeys like Denise’s, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to 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, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step1AA, #35YearsSober, #SobrietyJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AddictionRecovery, #HealingInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualGrowth, #PersonalGrowth, #SobrietySuccess, #RecoveryIsPossible, #RecoveryJourney, #SelfAwareness, #SoberLiving, #GratitudeInRecovery, #RecoveryLife

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 1 AA session, Wayne dives into the concept of a “psychic change,” a critical element in the process of recovery as described by Dr. Carl Jung and echoed throughout the Big Book. A psychic change is a complete rearranging of the mind—a shift from a mindset ruled by the flesh to one ruled by the spirit.“In Romans 8, it talks about the mind driven by the flesh versus the mind ruled by the spirit. Dr. Jung emphasizes this need for a total transformation—a psychic change—at the end of Chapter 2.”Wayne explains that this transformation is not something we can achieve on our own. It requires surrendering to a power greater than ourselves, as outlined in the 12 Steps. This psychic change is essential for breaking free from the bondage of self and beginning the journey toward true freedom and sobriety. The Big Book teaches that without this shift in perspective, lasting recovery is nearly impossible.Through this session, Wayne underscores the importance of accepting that we cannot do it alone and that embracing a new way of thinking—one grounded in spiritual principles—is the key to experiencing the promises of Alcoholics Anonymous. This change is what enables us to move beyond mere abstinence and enter into a life of peace, serenity, and purpose.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #PsychicChange, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #HigherPower, #PersonalGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #Romans8, #CarlJung, #SpiritualPrinciples, #AARecovery, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SpiritualChange, #AAmeetings, #SpiritualAwakeningAA, #AAfellowship, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SelfAwareness, #12StepProgram

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 1 AA session, Wayne explores the idea of alcoholism as an illness, a concept introduced by the founders of AA long before it was widely accepted by the medical community. He discusses how alcoholism affects those around us in ways that other illnesses do not, causing deep hurt and resentment among loved ones.“An illness of this sort—and we have come to believe it an illness—involves those about us in a way no other human sickness can. If a person has cancer, all are sorry for him, and no one is angry or hurt.”Wayne emphasizes that understanding alcoholism as an illness is not an excuse for harmful behavior, but rather a reason to seek deeper self-awareness and to understand the impact of our actions on others. This perspective helps us approach recovery with compassion for ourselves and others, while holding ourselves accountable to the process of change outlined in the 12 Steps.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.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, #Step1AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #AlcoholismAsIllness, #RecoverySupport, #HigherPower, #PersonalGrowth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #FaithInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #Transformation, #HopeInRecovery, #UnderstandingAlcoholism, #CompassionInRecovery

oin us as Denise McDonald shares another pivotal moment in her recovery journey in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise recounts her frustration when a snowstorm caused road closures that prevented her from keeping a meaningful commitment. Angry and confused, she questioned why God would allow this to happen when she was trying so hard. However, what followed was something truly amazing. During a visit to her grandma’s, a friend described a house that sounded just like the one where her mom grew up—a place Denise had always longed to see but never had the chance to visit. This unexpected encounter turned her frustration into a moment of spiritual clarity.Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about recognizing that we are powerless over many things and that a Higher Power can lead us through life’s challenges. Denise’s story reminds us that even when we don’t understand why things are happening, we can be led to unexpected blessings. Her experience serves as a powerful example of faith and the mysterious ways recovery can unfold.To support and learn from journeys like Denise’s, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to 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, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step1AA, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryJourney, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AddictionRecovery, #HealingInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #FaithInRecovery, #PersonalGrowth, #SobrietySuccess, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SpiritualAwakening, #SoberLiving, #SelfAwareness, #GratitudeInRecovery, #RecoveryLife