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Katie P Steps 5,6&7 Fellowship of the Spirit 2025
Katie P Steps 5,6&7 Fellowship of the Spirit 2025
Katie P Steps 5,6&7 Fellowship of the Spirit 2025
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Join Katie P as she delves into steps 5-7, sharing insights on sobriety, personal growth, and spiritual challenges in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Steps 5-7 require deep introspection and personal growth.
- Family dynamics play a significant role in recovery.
- Spiritual growth is a crucial aspect of the sobriety journey.
- Ego can be a barrier to self-awareness and progress.
- Sobriety offers chances for service and transformation.
Page 77 says our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.
Katie Parker, an inspiring figure in the world of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), shares her experiences and insights into steps 5, 6, and 7 at the Fellowship of the Spirit in Toronto. With sobriety since October 28, 1984, Katie emphasizes the importance of these steps in personal transformation and spiritual growth. Steps 5, 6, and 7 are pivotal in the AA journey, requiring a deep dive into one's personal inventory and fostering self-awareness.
Katie shares her journey of confronting family dynamics that influenced her behavior, highlighting the significance of addressing such issues in recovery. The process of inventory, she notes, becomes an art form, helping individuals uncover deeper truths about themselves. Spiritual growth is another cornerstone of sobriety that Katie discusses. Initially, she believed spirituality was confined to traditional practices such as attending church or reading spiritual texts.
However, she discovered that true spiritual growth involves embracing silence and trusting the process of transformation. Katie's narrative also touches on the role of ego and the challenges it presents. The ego can distort perceptions and hinder genuine self-awareness, making it crucial for individuals to stay close to a higher power to navigate these challenges effectively. Through her experiences, Katie highlights the importance of service and being of maximum benefit to others.
This ethos aligns with AA's guiding principles, encouraging individuals to play the roles assigned by their higher power and contribute positively to the community. Katie's reflections are peppered with personal anecdotes, including love letters from her husband Charlie, illustrating the profound impact of sobriety on personal relationships. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of AA and the enduring strength and support found in the fellowship.