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Position of Neutrality
Joe McDonald explores the unselfish reasons behind AA's 12th suggestion, highlighting the power of helping others in recovery.
1:23•18 Jun 2022
The True Spirit of AA: The Unselfish Nature of the 12th Suggestion
“The 12th suggestion will be unselfish because selfishness is the problem.”
Ever thought about why helping others can be so powerful in recovery? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald unpacks the 12th suggestion from Alcoholics Anonymous. While some might think it's all about protecting one's own sobriety, Joe sheds light on the deeper, unselfish reasons behind it.
He dives into how the founders of AA believed in a lifestyle that included carrying the message to other alcoholics, not just for personal gain but as a genuine act of kindness and support. Joe emphasizes the importance of the peer model and the one-on-one intensive work that AA champions. It's these personal connections and the mutual support they foster that can make a real difference in someone's journey to sobriety.
By helping others, we also help ourselves, creating a ripple effect of recovery and hope. Tune in to hear Joe's insights on how understanding and embracing this unselfish approach can transform your recovery journey and those around you.
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