"Step by Step": A Practical and Spiritual Approach to Overcoming Addiction
# Nov. 30, 2019 Readings in Recovery: Step by Step ## Introduction - What is the book "Step by Step" and who wrote it? - What is the purpose of the book and how can it help people in recovery? - What are some of the main themes and topics covered in the book? ## Chapter 1: The First Step - What is the first step of recovery and why is it important? - How to admit powerlessness over addiction and unmanageability of life - How to deal with denial, fear, and shame - How to find hope and faith in a higher power ## Chapter 2: The Second Step - What is the second step of recovery and why is it important? - How to develop a relationship with a higher power of your own understanding - How to overcome doubts, prejudices, and resistance - How to use prayer and meditation as tools for recovery ## Chapter 3: The Third Step - What is the third step of recovery and why is it important? - How to make a decision to turn your will and your life over to your higher power - How to surrender your self-will and your ego - How to practice acceptance and trust ## Chapter 4: The Fourth Step - What is the fourth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself - How to be honest, thorough, and objective - How to identify your character defects and assets ## Chapter 5: The Fifth Step - What is the fifth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to admit to yourself, to your higher power, and to another human being the exact nature of your wrongs - How to choose a suitable person to share your inventory with - How to prepare for and conduct the fifth step ## Chapter 6: The Sixth Step - What is the sixth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to become entirely ready to have your higher power remove all your defects of character - How to recognize and overcome procrastination, reservation, and rationalization - How to practice humility and willingness ## Chapter 7: The Seventh Step - What is the seventh step of recovery and why is it important? - How to humbly ask your higher power to remove your shortcomings - How to understand the difference between defects and shortcomings - How to cooperate with your higher power's will for you ## Chapter 8: The Eighth Step - What is the eighth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to make a list of all persons you have harmed and become willing to make amends to them all - How to distinguish between direct and indirect amends - How to deal with anger, resentment, guilt, and fear ## Chapter 9: The Ninth Step - What is the ninth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others - How to plan and execute your amends with care and respect - How to handle rejection, forgiveness, and restitution ## Chapter 10: The Tenth Step - What is the tenth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to continue to take personal inventory and when you are wrong promptly admit it - How to maintain your spiritual condition on a daily basis - How to use the tools of self-examination, spot-check inventory, and regular inventory ## Chapter 11: The Eleventh Step - What is the eleventh step of recovery and why is it important? - How to seek through prayer and meditation to improve your conscious contact with your higher power as you understand him or her, praying only for knowledge of his or her will for you and the power to carry that out - How to enhance your spiritual awareness and growth - How to practice different forms of prayer and meditation ## Chapter 12: The Twelfth Step - What is the twelfth step of recovery and why is it important? - How to have had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, try to carry this message to other addicts, and practice these principles in all your affairs - How to share your experience, strength, and hope with others who still suffer from addiction - How to apply the principles of recovery in every aspect of your life ## Conclusion - Summarize the main points and benefits of the book - Encourage the reader to take action and start their own recovery journey - Provide some resources and references for further reading and support ## FAQs - What is the difference between the 12 steps and the 12 traditions? - How long does it take to complete the 12 steps? - Do I have to join a 12-step group to do the steps? - What if I don't believe in God or a higher power? - How can I find a sponsor or a mentor to help me with the steps?
Nov. 30, 2019 – Readings in Recovery: Step by Step
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