Breathing Under Water: Spirituality And The Twelve Steps

In this week's episode, I take a dive into step six: acknowledgement, taking responsibility, surrendering, and letting go of your ego. It made me think of my flaws, how I over apologize, and how I need to let my flaws flow through me.

Key Takeaways:

[3:53] Step six of AA

[8:19] I always want to try to fix things

[10:45] Grace or responsibility: which comes first?

[14:27] Every day is a new day to rise and self punishment

[16:35] Accountability and giving it over to god

[21:41] All or nothing thinking

[23:43] Step six is about acknowledgement

[25:36] Having panic about not fixing things

[30:21] You need to put in work to transform as a person

[33:10] Letting go of your ego and deficits of character

[36:09] You have to both surrender and take responsibility

[39:27] I own my mistakes, but I lack self worth and have trouble giving over control

[42:19] I don’t wait I jump into things

[43:47] I’m trying to float in the beautiful stream that is my flaws

[45:32] Living in a spirit of gratitude and how I do prayers

Resources:

  • Breathing Underwater

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