This episode caused me to look at my moral inventory, what I carry with me, and what I’m learning to let go. It’s made me question my childhood and how that impacts my life today as well as using failure in my life as an excuse not to move forward with things. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

[4:02] Nothing annoys me more than people believing lies about me 

[6:54] Step four of AA  

[12:14] Life begins with transgression 

[17:20] Acknowledging that you’ve made mistakes in life 

[22:51] Shadow boxing: fighting an invisible opponent and living in denial

[32:15] This is what step four is all about 

[33:30] Praying for patience again and again

[36:49] My fear of being honest with myself 

[38:36] Using weakness and failure in my life as an excuse not to move forward

[40:36] Focusing less on sin and more on wisdom of the struggle 

[42:32] I get defensive when I feel I’ve been wronged 

[44:17] Not being able to admit my inner failure at first 

[46:27] Always looking for an escape in my life 

[49:14] I blame my lack of success on Kenny 

[50:12] How my childhood impacts how I treat people

[53:54] Making myself less afraid of admitting weakness

 

Resources:

 

• Breathing Underwater

 

 

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