The process of taking someone through the 12 steps - Sex Stories

The process of taking someone through the 12 steps

... Continue to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affaires. Page 60 The first requirement is that we be convinced that any life run on self-will can hardly be a success. Page 62 Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Page 63 We were now at step three. this is the third step prayer We face each other with book in hand so we can first have you read the prayer… Then we, together both read the prayer… Now we leave you to continue re reading the prayer until you really feel it... God, I offer myself to thee-to do with me as thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of thy power, thy love, and thy way of life. May I do thy will always! When they return ask them how the feel… We though well before taking this step making sure we ready; that we could at last abandon ourselves utterly to him. We found it very desirable to take this spiritual step with an understanding person, such as our wife, best friend, or spiritual adviser. This was only a beginning, though if honestly ...

... and humbly made, an effect, sometimes a very great one, was felt at once. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning. 1 looks up the word next Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted. Though our decision was vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. Our liquor was but a symptom. So we had to get down to causes and conditions. How to live without (booze) blocking ourselves from what? God Take our dictionary and I want you to do the 4th step your way or the way they think it is to be done You have to write it down Remember that at all times you are going to be alright… We break here and for you to read to the end of this chapter The human mind can only comprehend one thing at a time… Page 64 Therefore, we started upon a personal inventory. This was step four. Upon your return Hand me your forth step, Take their fourth step wode it up and through it into the nearest trash can. Explain to you that I already know what is in your fourth step because I am an alcoholic like you… The bottom line causes and conditions are all the same… A name, place or date may be different but the same Now we are going to do the fourth step my way… Take a blank piece of ruled paper and vertically ...