Saturday, September 02, 2006
A.A.: How It Works: Basic Tenets
"In most cases [while doing a 4th Step inventory] it was found that our self-esteem, our pocketbooks, our ambitions, our personal relationships (including sex) were hurt or threatened."
"We went back through our lives. Nothing counted but thoroughness and honesty. When we were finished we considered it carefully."
Alcoholics Anonymous
How It Works
Page 65
Trust in God, Cleaning House, Love, and Service are the four basic tenets of this life-transforming program.
Our detailed self-assessment, called the 4th Step, is critical to our recovery and spiritual growth. It is the key that unlocks the barriers that stand in the way of growing closer to God who wants to have a personal relationship with us.
So, we should take our time and make certain nothing is left out. Omissions will only hurt us. It can be a painful process, but ultimately, we find it most liberating.
A great companion book for 4th Step preparation:
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
AA Services
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"We went back through our lives. Nothing counted but thoroughness and honesty. When we were finished we considered it carefully."
Alcoholics Anonymous
How It Works
Page 65
Trust in God, Cleaning House, Love, and Service are the four basic tenets of this life-transforming program.
Our detailed self-assessment, called the 4th Step, is critical to our recovery and spiritual growth. It is the key that unlocks the barriers that stand in the way of growing closer to God who wants to have a personal relationship with us.
So, we should take our time and make certain nothing is left out. Omissions will only hurt us. It can be a painful process, but ultimately, we find it most liberating.
A great companion book for 4th Step preparation:
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
AA Services
aa addiction alcoholism recovery sponsornet substance abuse
# posted by Bill B. @ 12:08 AM 
