Kinder Than I Feel: Joe McDonald's Take on Compassion in Sobriety
And when I experience the ability to be kinder than I feel like being, I will grow in my belief in a power greater than me operating through me.
Have you ever thought about the power of kindness in your journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald dives into the profound impact of being kinder than we feel like being. Drawing inspiration from the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, Joe shares how showing tolerance, pity, and patience to those struggling can be a game-changer in recovery.
He emphasizes that kindness isn't just a nice gesture; it's a powerful force that can transform lives, including your own. Joe also touches on the idea of seeking help from a higher power to extend this kindness, suggesting that such acts can make us more aware of a greater force at work in our lives. This episode challenges common beliefs about sobriety, highlighting that true recovery is an inside job, deeply rooted within us rather than in external sources.
Joe's insights remind us that by acting better than we think we are, we can grow in our awareness and connection to a higher power. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that underscores the transformative impact of compassion in the journey to sobriety.