Breathing Under Water: Spirituality And The Twelve Steps

In step ten of AA it’s all about taking a personal inventory and admitting when you’re wrong about things. It is about being aware of your choices, analyzing them, and trying to reconnect with yourself. In this episode, I explore the negative connotations I have with certain words and myself.

Key Takeaways:

[2:21] Step ten of AA

[4:26] An examination of consciousness and stepping back from myself

[12:03] Being aware and praying for detachment

[13:40] Instead of trying to save your soul, teach it to communicate

[15:00] Trusting your instinct and the Holy Spirit

[19:41] Needing to reconnect and being a child of God

[21:44] Making a personal inventory and analyzing emotions

[27:13] Consumerism is addiction

[28:25] I have negative feelings about the word obey

[29:57] Becoming devoted to the idea of life after death

[31:02] I have a negative connotation with myself for a lot of things

[32:43] I don’t see myself as a child of God most of the time

[33:39] I’m quick to admit I’m wrong, even if I’m not

[36:53] Trying to find a morning routine

Resources:

  • Breathing Underwater

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