My friend Beth Lafferty was murdered. It is a resentment that stays with me.

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Life is long if we let it be. The longer we live, the more people we have to love.

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No matter how long we stay clean and sober, life still happens to us. How do we handle bad things in life when we are working our hardest to be good people?

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There are several ways through the woods, but the paved path will prove to be the best option.

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It has been a while since I have recorded one of these shows. I got back in the groove tonight with some discussion about a rush to service for newcomers, sponsorship and the promises of AA

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With our 4th step now complete, it is now time to put that knowledge to work. It is time to admit to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

Who do we tell? How do we decide? What do we do next? All of that and more on today's show.

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The first three steps are basically about establishing a foundation of belief. The fourth step is an action step that can be a stumbling block if not approached in the proper manner. On Today's show, I will guide you through the process toward a deeper understanding of who you are and who you can become.

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Those of us who struggle with chemical dependency usually have issues with control. AA teaches us to let go of those things that we try to hold and place. What can be gained by simply letting go?

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Step two can be a stumbling block for many due to their own thoughts and feelings about religion. On today's show, I talk about my own experiences with the higher power concept and admitting that some of my old behavior was absolutely insane.

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I struggled mightily with the first step, because I had a hard time admitting that I was whipped. I did not want to say that something was stronger than me. In time, I learned that I had already given my power away and it was time to take it back.

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