Finding Strength Beyond Ourselves: Joe McDonald on Higher Power in Recovery
But as I do, I'm freer and freer from my thoughts of how I ought to be, because I'm playing for an audience of one kind of cool, huh.
Ever felt like you need a boost from something bigger than yourself to tackle life's toughest challenges? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald dives into the concept of needing a power greater than ourselves for recovery. Drawing from the foundational teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Joe discusses how embracing neutrality and recognizing a higher power can transform the recovery journey.
He shares how discipline and acceptance play crucial roles in this process, as laid out in the book 'Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of how Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered From Alcoholism'. Joe emphasizes the importance of loving those who seem unlovable and tolerating the intolerable, showing how these principles can lead to greater inner peace and freedom from self-judgment.
This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone looking to find strength and serenity on their path to sobriety.