Introduction and Spiritual Principle
Jan 13, 2008 0:24:54 GMT -8
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Post by Rainbows Always on Jan 13, 2008 0:24:54 GMT -8
Welcome to the first Step. It It is based on the principle of Honesty, or getting "Real" with yourself. Try to answer each question in order and try to be thorough when answering the questions. The more self-exploratory and deeper you go, the more you will learn about yourself.
You do not need any book or reference guide in order to answer the questions and follow along with the Steps here on the LAA site, but we do have a reference book options for you if you prefer to follow the steps on your own with a guide.
For a list of some of these books, please visit laarecovery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=lovesteps&action=display&thread=1022
"We" reminds us that we are not alone. "Admitted" refers to honesty between ourselves and others. "Powerless" refers to helplessness at this moment in time. It is not meant to mean that were are always powerless. "Our lives had become unmanageable" means that we have lost control.
This step is about honesty and humility. We swallow our pride and get honest about where our love addiction has taken us. Humility is the first step in many journeys of transformation. It is a rite of passage. Please note that we are only powerless at this stage in our recovery because we have isolated from God and our fellow human beings. The power to recover comes back to us as we reach out for help and continue to work the rest of the steps.
You do not need any book or reference guide in order to answer the questions and follow along with the Steps here on the LAA site, but we do have a reference book options for you if you prefer to follow the steps on your own with a guide.
For a list of some of these books, please visit laarecovery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=lovesteps&action=display&thread=1022
The Step 1 spiritual principle is HONESTY.
"We admitted we were powerless over love, romance, fantasies and relationships and our lives had become unmanageable."
"We admitted we were powerless over love, romance, fantasies and relationships and our lives had become unmanageable."
"We" reminds us that we are not alone. "Admitted" refers to honesty between ourselves and others. "Powerless" refers to helplessness at this moment in time. It is not meant to mean that were are always powerless. "Our lives had become unmanageable" means that we have lost control.
This step is about honesty and humility. We swallow our pride and get honest about where our love addiction has taken us. Humility is the first step in many journeys of transformation. It is a rite of passage. Please note that we are only powerless at this stage in our recovery because we have isolated from God and our fellow human beings. The power to recover comes back to us as we reach out for help and continue to work the rest of the steps.
