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Position of Neutrality: Releasing Shame and Embracing Ownership in Step 4 AA Letting Go of Shame A Therapist's Insight
Join Wayne Giles as he guides us through a critical aspect of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous: the practice of releasing shame and taking ownership of our part in past events. Wayne reflects on the common advice from therapists to “lay it down” and move on, yet many of us struggle with how to let go of feelings like shame, guilt, and regret. For years, shame may have been a constant companion, and even today, moments of shame may creep back in. However, the wisdom in the Big Book teaches us how to put those feelings down for good.
In Step 4, the authors of Alcoholics Anonymous encourage us to focus on our own actions and mistakes instead of getting trapped in blame and resentment. “Putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done, we resolutely looked for our own mistakes.” By doing this, we shift the focus inward, identifying where we’ve been selfish, dishonest, self-seeking, or fearful. The process of taking an honest moral inventory frees us from carrying burdens that aren’t ours to carry and allows us to step into spiritual growth.
Through this deep self-reflection and acknowledgment of our faults, we clear the path for healing and personal growth, an essential teaching in both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE).
For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality
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Join Wayne Giles as he guides us through a critical aspect of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous: the practice of releasing shame and taking ownership of our part in past events. Wayne reflects on the common advice from therapists to “lay it down” and move on, yet many of us struggle with how to let go of feelings like shame, guilt, and regret. For years, shame may have been a constant companion, and even today, moments of shame may creep back in. However, the wisdom in the Big Book teaches us how to put those feelings down for good.
In Step 4, the authors of Alcoholics Anonymous encourage us to focus on our own actions and mistakes instead of getting trapped in blame and resentment. “Putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done, we resolutely looked for our own mistakes.” By doing this, we shift the focus inward, identifying where we’ve been selfish, dishonest, self-seeking, or fearful. The process of taking an honest moral inventory frees us from carrying burdens that aren’t ours to carry and allows us to step into spiritual growth.
Through this deep self-reflection and acknowledgment of our faults, we clear the path for healing and personal growth, an essential teaching in both AA and the Interactive Step Experience (ISE).
For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e
RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step4AA, #BigBookAA, #SpiritualGrowth, #SelfReflection, #MoralInventory, #EmotionalSobriety, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #FaithInAction, #HealingJourney, #OvercomingShame, #RecoverySupport, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #WayneGiles, #RecoveryTools, #ISEJourney, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualAwakening, #LettingGo, #RecoveryWisdom, #PowerInVulnerability, #FaithAndHealing, #CommitmentToRecovery, #SelfAwareness, #RecoveryPathway