Joe McDonald
Joe McDonald
The Methods we Tried
The Methods we Tried
The Methods we Tried
Saturday 30th April 2022
Joe McDonald explores futile drinking methods and the role of spirituality in recovery in 'Position of Neutrality'.
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Get the buttons here!The Methods We Tried: Joe McDonald on Finding Real Solutions in Recovery
The reason we might want to admit that is because it's starting to lead us to the conclusion that, regardless of our theology, I better come to believe in a power greater than me, because clearly alcohol is one...
Ever tried to control your drinking by setting rules, only to find they don’t work? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald takes us through a pivotal moment from the book 'Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered From Alcoholism'. Here, the founders of AA share the various methods they attempted to moderate their drinking, like only drinking beer or avoiding morning drinks. Spoiler alert: none of these tricks worked.
The real turning point came when they acknowledged their powerlessness over alcohol and embraced the idea of a higher power. Joe challenges listeners to reflect on their own failed attempts at control and consider the role spirituality might play in their recovery journey. It's a thought-provoking session that invites you to face the reality of addiction head-on and explore new paths to sobriety.