Humility is a concept that is often misunderstood today. It is sometimes mistaken for weakness or self-deprecation, but true humility is quite the opposite. It involves a clear understanding of one’s strengths and limitations and the ability to accept help from...
What is Step Seven of Alcoholics Anonymous Welcome to the 7th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous. Step 7 marks a turning point in the spiritual journey of recovery. This step reads: “Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.” It may appear simple at first...
AA Step 6: A Guide to Willingness and Change Congratulations! You have worked hard to get to AA Step 6. Working the steps one through five is some heavy lifting, friends. Making it this far also demonstrates that you are serious about your recovery. Few who are not...
Patience – The Struggle is Real! Practicing patience can often feel like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. We try again and again, only to see the gelatin plop on the floor. Luckily, we are provided plenty of opportunities daily to practice. Being patient in many...
Feeling lonely in sobriety is no fun but it can be overcome with a bit of courage and action. Loneliness is a common experience in early recovery from substance abuse. When we stop using drugs or alcohol, we can end up feeling socially isolated. The friends we had...
