Step Work

Stepchild1 · Stepchild1

Go ahead and ask, under the 12 step groups post you are aligned with. Try to keep your questions in relation to the current step your group is addressing, or steps previously addressed by your group on the board. All other inquiries should be placed on your groups main message board. On this board, yo...

John · John

The 12 Steps We admitted we were powerless over _______--that our lives had become unmanageable. (*See Note At bottom) Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understoo...

John · John

Hi everyone, It's been brought to my attention by the Step Work Board monitors that several are sharing on issues or steps that are not in keeping with the boards format. So that everyone understands I have been asked to outline this boards format. We address the Steps in the order they were wr...

hotrod · hotrod

STEP 11SOUGHT THROUGH PRAYER AND MEDITATION TO IMPROVE MY CONSCIOUS CONTACT WITH GOD, AS I UNDERSTOOD HIM PRAYING ONLY FOR KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL AND THE POWER TO CARRY IT OUT 1 COURAGE TO CHANGE PAGE 165I WILL TAKE TIME TO CLEAR MY MIND OF UNNESsary, HURRIED THOUGHTS.THERE SEEMS TO BE LIMITED AMOUN...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 10Continued to Take Personal Inventory and when I was Wrong Promptly Admitted it.COURAGE TO CHANGE PAGE 144t This Step has helped me to learn that Living One Day at a Time involves more than pulling my attention back from fears about the future.it also means leaving yesterdays baggage in the p...

hotrod · hotrod

STEP 9C2C page 299making amends is not just saying I'm sorry-- it means responding differently from our new understanding in additionHAVE I HARMED MYSELF? OF COARSE I HAVE. THIS IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO RECOVER FROM. BEING TRUE TO MYSELF IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS I CAN GIVE TO THOSE AROUN...

hotrod · hotrod

eStep 8Made a list all persons we formed and became willing to make amends to them allquote from c2 c page 101 Withh this step we sort out our part, taking responsibility for our actions and also releasing ourselves the burden of falsely held responsibilities My share When I first read thisStep I f...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 7Humbly ask Him to remove our shortcomings--- From Alanon C2C pg 249 When I take the 7th Step I pray that anything that interferes with my HP's will for me be removed" I need only be WILLING : My ShareThis sounds like a very simple declarative sentence. Short and sweet. Looking at the wo...

hotrod · hotrod

Step six were entirely ready to have God remove these defects of character C2C reading page 221 I need not judge the rate in which I change old habits or ways of thinking if I am uncomfortable withMY MY behavior thEN on some level I am already moving toward change. I heliIEVE that only that when the...

hotrod · hotrod

Step five:" admitted to God to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs C2C reading page 50: I am learning the nature of my nature by working the 12 steps. . I trust that I will uncover what I need to know for now and uncover the remaining in time. I am learning"that as I keep wo...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves C2C reading .page 55 I can't find a solution to a problem when fears or frustrations confuse me. A searching and fearless moral inventory of myself can make a difference. Whenever I work the steps, I tell my higher power that I am wil...

hotrod · hotrod

Third STEP Made a Decision to Turn our Will and Laves over to he care of God as we understood Him Quote from Paths to Recovery Once we make the decision to turn our will over there is sill the question on how to do it my response I approached this step carefully not sure what would be asked of...

hotrod · hotrod

Step Two: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity C2C page307 the arrival of faithin my life has been a gradual process. This process continues and grow stronger each day. I keep myself open to itOliver Wendell Holmes states; "I find the great things in this wo...

hotrod · hotrod

Step One WE admitted we were powerless over alcohol -- that our lives had become unmanageable C2C page 240 When I was dealing with alcoholism without the help of Alanon i developed coping skills that are no longer enough Alanon is teaching me a new set of skills i will try to be patient with mys...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 12 ; Having had a Spiritual Awakening as the result of these steps we tried to carry the message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. C2C reading page 357. "The quality of our lives continues to improve as we apply the Al-Anon program not only to crisis situations but to o...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 11 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 it out C2C reading page 325; "Al-Anon gave me a fellowship. The traditions of the steps that allow me to heal my broken spiri...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 10 Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.C2C Page 144 "Sometimes the healthiest thing I can do for myself is to admit I am not perfect, I am human- I make mistakes My share This is powerful Step and one that I have Incorporated into my daily recove...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 9 Made direct amends to such people where ever possible except when to do so would injure them or others ODAT PAGE 175LOVE AND PATIENCE CAN MAKE AMPLE AMENDS FOR PAST INJURIES THEY RESTORE US TO SANITY AND OUR LIVES TO SERENITY My share It was suggested that I place myself at the top of the amen...

hotrod · hotrod

Step eight; Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all Paths to recovery page 81. By working this step we have overcome numerous obstacles and become much more self aware. How do I make a list? One member shared that she makes a list t with columns the first headi...

hotrod · hotrod

Step Seven; "Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings" C2C reading page 142. True humility should never be humiliating. Instead I can feel honored to take my rightful place in this partnership that I am developing with the God of my understanding. "Humility, will help us see ourselves in true per...

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	STICKY: Questions about the 12 Steps.... (closed) (Preview) Go ahead and ask, *under the 12 step groups post you are aligned with*. Try to keep your questions in relation to the current step your group is addressing, or steps previously addressed by your group on the board. All other inquiries should be placed on your groups main message board. On this board, yo...	Stepchild1	1	11431	Dec 5, 2011 by John
	STICKY: The Twelve Steps ( 1 2 3 4 ) (closed) (Preview) The 12 Steps We admitted we were powerless over _______--that our lives had become unmanageable. (See Note At bottom) Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.* Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understoo...	John	127	75054	Mar 20, 2017 by kelseymessick1959-ems
	STICKY: Step Board Format (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone, It's been brought to my attention by the Step Work Board monitors that several are sharing on issues or steps that are not in keeping with the boards format. So that everyone understands I have been asked to outline this boards format. We address the Steps in the order they were wr...	John	0	10848	Feb 24, 2005 by John
	step 11 (11-1) (Preview) *STEP 11SOUGHT THROUGH PRAYER AND MEDITATION TO IMPROVE MY CONSCIOUS CONTACT WITH GOD, AS I UNDERSTOOD HIM PRAYING ONLY FOR KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL AND THE POWER TO CARRY IT OUT 1 COURAGE TO CHANGE PAGE 165*I WILL TAKE TIME TO CLEAR MY MIND OF UNNESsary, HURRIED THOUGHTS.THERE SEEMS TO BE LIMITED AMOUN...	hotrod	2	39	9 days ago by hotrod
	Alanon Step 10( 10-1)_ (Preview) **Step 10Continued to Take Personal Inventory and when I was Wrong Promptly Admitted it.COURAGE TO CHANGE PAGE 144t This Step has helped me to learn that Living One Day at a Time involves more than pulling my attention back from fears about the future.it also means leaving yesterdays baggage in the p...**	hotrod	3	105	October 18th by DavidG
	Alanon Step 9(9-1-2019) (Preview) STEP 9C2C page 299making amends is not just saying I'm sorry-- it means responding differently from our new understanding in additionHAVE I HARMED MYSELF? OF COARSE I HAVE. THIS IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO RECOVER FROM. BEING TRUE TO MYSELF IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS I CAN GIVE TO THOSE AROUN...	hotrod	2	164	September 4th by hotrod
	Alanon Step 8 (8-1-2019) (Preview) eStep 8Made a list all persons we formed and became willing to make amends to them allquote from c2 c page 101 Withh this step we sort out our part, taking responsibility for our actions and also releasing ourselves the burden of falsely held responsibilities My share When I first read thisStep I f...	hotrod	0	172	August 1st by hotrod
	Alanon Step 7 (7-1-2019) (Preview) Step 7Humbly ask Him to remove our shortcomings--- From Alanon C2C pg 249 When I take the 7th Step I pray that anything that interferes with my HP's will for me be removed" I need only be WILLING : *My ShareThis sounds like a very simple declarative sentence. Short and sweet. Looking at the wo...***	hotrod	2	231	July 3rd by hotrod
	Alanon Step 6 (6-1-2019) (Preview) Step six were entirely ready to have God remove these defects of character C2C reading page 221 I need not judge the rate in which I change old habits or ways of thinking if I am uncomfortable withMY MY behavior thEN on some level I am already moving toward change. I heliIEVE that only that when the...	hotrod	0	283	May 31st by hotrod
	Alanon Step 5 (5-1-2019) (Preview) Step five:" admitted to God to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs C2C reading page 50: I am learning the nature of my nature by working the 12 steps. . I trust that I will uncover what I need to know for now and uncover the remaining in time. I am learning"that as I keep wo...	hotrod	2	405	May 8, 2019 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 4 ( 3-312019) (Preview) Step 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves C2C reading .page 55 I can't find a solution to a problem when fears or frustrations confuse me. A searching and fearless moral inventory of myself can make a difference. Whenever I work the steps, I tell my higher power that I am wil...	hotrod	2	445	Apr 3, 2019 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 3 ( 3 -1-19) (Preview) Third STEP Made a Decision to Turn our Will and Laves over to he care of God as we understood Him Quote from Paths to Recovery Once we make the decision to turn our will over there is sill the question on how to do it my response I approached this step carefully not sure what would be asked of...	hotrod	10	774	May 11, 2019 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 2 (1-31-2019) (Preview) Step Two: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity C2C page307 the arrival of faithin my life has been a gradual process. This process continues and grow stronger each day. I keep myself open to itOliver Wendell Holmes states; "I find the great things in this wo...	hotrod	6	595	Mar 1, 2019 by hotrod
	Alanon Step One 1-1-2019 (12 31)- (Preview) Step One WE admitted we were powerless over alcohol -- that our lives had become unmanageable C2C page 240 When I was dealing with alcoholism without the help of Alanon i developed coping skills that are no longer enough Alanon is teaching me a new set of skills i will try to be patient with mys...	hotrod	20	1236	Apr 27, 2019 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 12 ( 12-10-2018) (Preview) Step 12 ; Having had a Spiritual Awakening as the result of these steps we tried to carry the message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. C2C reading page 357. "The quality of our lives continues to improve as we apply the Al-Anon program not only to crisis situations but to o...	hotrod	0	460	Dec 10, 2018 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 11-- 11-1-2018 (Preview) Step 11 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 it out C2C reading page 325; "Al-Anon gave me a fellowship. The traditions of the steps that allow me to heal my broken spiri...	hotrod	0	537	Nov 1, 2018 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 10 (9-24- 2018) (Preview) Step 10 Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.C2C Page 144 "Sometimes the healthiest thing I can do for myself is to admit I am not perfect, I am human- I make mistakes My share This is powerful Step and one that I have Incorporated into my daily recove...	hotrod	0	651	Sep 24, 2018 by hotrod
	Step 9 Alanon (8-31-2018) (Preview) Step 9 Made direct amends to such people where ever possible except when to do so would injure them or others ODAT PAGE 175LOVE AND PATIENCE CAN MAKE AMPLE AMENDS FOR PAST INJURIES THEY RESTORE US TO SANITY AND OUR LIVES TO SERENITY My share It was suggested that I place myself at the top of the amen...	hotrod	0	833	Aug 31, 2018 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 8 (7-29-2018) (Preview) Step eight; Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all Paths to recovery page 81. By working this step we have overcome numerous obstacles and become much more self aware. How do I make a list? One member shared that she makes a list t with columns the first headi...	hotrod	2	1096	Feb 13, 2019 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 7 ( 6-27-18) (Preview) Step Seven; "Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings" C2C reading page 142. True humility should never be humiliating. Instead I can feel honored to take my rightful place in this partnership that I am developing with the God of my understanding. "Humility, will help us see ourselves in true per...	hotrod	12	1797	Nov 24, 2018 by hotrod
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