A Thousand Tiny Steps

Being Open and Putting Ego Aside


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Step seven has taught me a lot about putting my ego aside, living in gratitude, and focusing on the good in life instead of all the bad. It has shown me that even if you don't drink alcohol anymore, you still have to change your mindset, otherwise have you truly changed?

Key Takeaways:

[1:56] Why I've been frustrated

[3:16] Step seven of AA

[7:21] Are we supposed to talk God into things?

[10:05] The death of a relationship and entitlement

[13:36] Putting your ego aside and being open

[17:34] Being admonished for praying for certain things

[20:10] You give up alcohol, but don't change your mindset

[24:30] Life is a gift and living every day in gratitude

[26:54] The answers are right in front of you, but you often don't see it

[30:06] I consider prayer as a conversation with God

[31:32] My entitlement from not feeling recognized

[33:55] My prayers haven't been answered

[35:36] I'm constantly changing my schedule to accommodate others

[39:21] I've been angry for years and not following through

[40:58] I have been finding more gratitude in my life

[42:41] What I desire in life

[43:47] Focus on what's going right, not wrong

[46:14] I'm trying to build structure for myself

[47:26] Sign up for my newsletter which connects to the podcast

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  • Breathing Underwater

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