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Barry H – Which of our shortcomings have we seen removed?
Barry H – Which of our shortcomings have we seen removed?
Barry H – Which of our shortcomings have we seen removed?
Thursday 24th March 2022
Barry H explores Step 7 of AA, sharing how humility and gratitude help diminish negative traits during recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Step 7 focuses on humility for personal change.
- Spiritual progress is prioritised over perfection.
- Daily gratitude can foster openness to change.
- Recognising and acting on negative traits is crucial.
- The AA promises offer relief from moral shortcomings.
Expressing gratitude is a practice of humility.
In this episode of the SoberQ podcast, Barry H tackles the intriguing question of which shortcomings have been removed during his recovery journey. Barry, who openly identifies as an alcoholic, shares his reflections on Step 7 of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programme, emphasising spiritual progress over spiritual perfection. He candidly admits that while not all his shortcomings have vanished, the impact of these negative traits on his life has significantly diminished.
Barry dives into the transformative power of humility, honesty, and integrity that Steps 5 and 6 have instilled in him. He likens Step 7 to nurturing a fertile garden bed, where new positive behaviours can flourish and old negative ones can be pruned or removed. This ongoing process is supported by Barry's daily practice of short prayers of gratitude, which he believes fosters humility and opens the door to change.
Barry reflects on how his previous moral shortcomings led to constant drama in his life. Now, he can quickly recognise feelings of uselessness, fear, self-pity, or arrogance, and take swift action to apologise and make amends. He finds solace in the 12 promises of AA, which assure relief from these negative traits. Barry's outlook on life has transformed; he feels a newfound freedom and happiness in sobriety.
If you're curious about how spiritual growth can lead to a more harmonious life, Barry's heartfelt sharing might just offer the inspiration you need.