Like every step we take in recovery, understanding the goal, practical guidance, challenges, and realistic outcome is essential to the completion of the step. On page 84 of the 12 and 12 of alcoholics anonymous it states, “we cannot buy our own peace of mind at the expense of others.” This is one of the most important reasons that we need to hold off on doing the step. How many times has our past been characterized by remorse and the apologies that come on its heels? That would be plenty of work to do before we need to take the step. Like any ladder, we need to climb it one rung at a time.
- 1. The degree of the amends will vary with the who, what and where of the offense. What is our motive for making it
- Many of the amends we need to make are already being made by staying clean and sober and making better choices.
- We will feel a relief and acceleration, and this will encourage us to move forward to the completion of the step.
Completing Step Nine will be a most rewarding experience. This step will further help us crossover from a person of words to one of action.
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Robert Pardon
Robert is the Recovery Guy. Getting clean and sober on April 25, 1986 has given me the insight and practical skill set to not only stay sober, but to also re-invent myself to the person I always wanted to become. Showing others how to do this is my life goal.
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