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Step 6
Jun 18, 2020 12:11:06 GMT -8
Post by Susan Peabody on Jun 18, 2020 12:11:06 GMT -8
Sixth Step Prayer
Dear God,
I am ready for Your help
In removing from me the defects of character
Which I now realize are an obstacle to my recovery.
Help me to continue being honest with myself and
Guide me toward spiritual and mental health.
Attachments:LAA Step 6 New.doc (24.5 KB)
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gyani
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Post by gyani on Jul 13, 2020 13:38:15 GMT -8
Hi Susannah
Thank you so much for compiling all of this so helpful.
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Post by gemini on Dec 14, 2021 11:22:40 GMT -8
1. What does "being entirely ready" mean? Entirely being ready means I turn to my Higher Power for inner strength. It also means that I forgive and honor myself for everything that I am. It means being true to myself and loving myself unapologetically for all that I am because I am the child of God.
2. Why is it so hard to be entirely ready to part with my defects? Guilt, ego and pride are hindrance to self-acceptance. But when we turn to our Higher Power, we understand that we are greater than our flaws and that we ar exactly where we must be and self acceptance means there is power greater than ourselves.
3. Am I fearful? Do I feel I'd be less interesting as a human being without some of my defects? Explain. I am no longer fearful because, I know that there is now a power greater than my weakness and that is my faith in my Higher Power.
4. What are the defects that I'd rather keep? The defects that I’d rather keep is my honesty to my vulnerabilities and my willingness to change.
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Step 6
Jun 3, 2022 6:44:10 GMT -8
Post by Linda S. on Jun 3, 2022 6:44:10 GMT -8
LAA Step 6 Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. The Sunday Step Study Meeting has just finished studying Step 5, and now we will move onto Step 6 on 5th June. Whilst it is helpful to attend all sessions (we complete a Step a month over the year), it is not essential; you can join us at any time. We use the LAA Step Guide and supplement it with other resources helpful to understanding and working the steps, heavily drawing on members' experience, strength and hope. We are not working the Steps as a group, but are discussing the LAA questions from the step work. Some find a sponsor, decide to work together with another member, or co-sponsor each other, making connections through attending these meetings. We hope you will join us, whatever stage of the journey you are on. LAA Sixth Step Prayer Dear God, I am ready for Your help In removing from me the defects of character Which I now realize are an obstacle to my recovery. Help me to continue being honest with myself and Guide me toward spiritual and mental health.
Step Study Meeting Every Sunday Meeting lasts 90 minutes 11.00 a.m./11.00 Pacific Time / 2.00 p.m./14.00 Eastern Time Meeting ID: 895 1971 5053 Passcode: 413263
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Cheryl
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Step 6
Jun 22, 2022 11:19:43 GMT -8
Post by Cheryl on Jun 22, 2022 11:19:43 GMT -8
1. What does "being entirely ready" mean?
It means I want to stop doing the things that hurt me in my relationships. It means there are things I can change! It means there is hope for me.
I don’t believe in the Christian god, but I know I am plugged into Source (though not as much as I should be) and being led to resources and people who encourage me.
I'm watching things happen in my life that are really cool, such as certain people, groups, or resources just showing themselves to me. I must be "ready" to move into this part of my evolution.
2. Why is it so hard to be entirely ready to part with my defects?
I think people want to stay in the comfortable old habits they know are are familiar with, even if they hurt. Branching out means insecurity and danger. What if it doesn’t work? That’s the trap. This hurt is probably better than that hurt, so I’ll just stay here…
It's so weird to me that the brain would keep me in this sadness and madness. Why it wants familiarity that is hurtful is so crazy to me. I'd think the brain would see the peace of letting go and direct me there. My brain is not my friend!
3. Am I fearful? Do I feel I'd be less interesting as a human being without some of my defects? Explain.
Of course I am fearful. That’s normal. I have other defects on which to focus when I’m done here! Ha ha. No, but seriously, I am and have always been someone who is okay with changing herself for the better.
I think I would be better off without my defects.
The biggest fear, however, is of losing someone I've already lost or possibly never had, which seems silly. Why would I fear losing something already lost? Ugh. My brain...
4. What are the defects that I have?
I'm not going to write the list over again. I did, however, write 22 items on my list (which I also posted in my journal area). The ones I really want to get rid of are 1. oversharing, 2. thinking everyone is my friend, 3. accepting crumbs, 4. people pleasing, 5. giving a stuff what people think, and 6. trying to control others. These are the ones off the top of my head.
5. What does willingness mean to you?
Willingness. It means wanting to change, being willing to learn new strategies, to know what I’m doing wrong, and to admit that I’m not perfect.
It's focusing also on boundaries and changing bad habits into good habits.
I am a humble person at heart, so I am always willing to look at myself from a perspective of how I can grow or be different or “better.” I’m not obsessed with this. I just feel like being able to adjust my behavior and learn better habits is a good thing.
Although, this probably has something to do with my being insecure, too. I'm sure. On the outside, I project that I have it all together. Inside, I'm clearly not "all together," as my list above suggests.
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