Quiet For a HourQuiet For a Hour
Position of Neutrality
Joe McDonald shares a powerful exercise to find peace and ease in recovery, drawing from AA's founders.
2:27•26 May 2022
Finding Peace in Recovery: Joe McDonald's Moment of Reflection
“Returning home, we find a place where we can be quiet for an hour. That's pretty specific. How am I going to know if I can be alone at perfect peace and ease, if I can't go home and take a test drive for an hour?”
Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope in your recovery journey? Joe McDonald offers a different perspective in this episode of 'Position of Neutrality'. Titled 'Quiet For an Hour', Joe dives into the importance of finding perfect peace and ease during recovery. Drawing from the experiences of AA's founders, he paints a vivid picture of walking a broad highway, hand-in-hand with the spirit of the universe. It's a refreshing contrast to the constant struggle for perfection many face.
Joe suggests a simple yet profound exercise: find a quiet place at home, sit for an hour, and observe your thoughts and emotions. Reflect on whether you experience perfect peace and ease. This exercise can help you discover a new way of living. Joe also discusses the 'operations manual for the human machine'. By reviewing our actions and acknowledging selfish, dishonest, and inconsiderate behaviors, we can see ourselves more clearly.
Talking about these behaviors with someone who won't judge us can reduce guilt and shame, fostering hope for a solution. Throughout the episode, Joe emphasizes that the power of recovery lies within each individual, regardless of their beliefs. By reflecting on the founders' experiences, listeners can grasp the tangible power of recovery. 'Quiet For an Hour' is an inspiring episode that reminds us of the importance of peace and ease in recovery.
Tune in to discover a new approach to living.
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