Lindsay – Why is inventory necessary?Lindsay – Why is inventory necessary?
SoberQ
Lindsay Home Group - Preston Beginners Discussion Age first sober 50Years sober 17
4:29•10 Oct 2020
Lindsay's Guide to Freedom: The Power of Inventory
Episode Overview
- Inventory helps identify emotional burdens tied to drinking.
- A written inventory is crucial for clarity and honesty.
- Listing resentments and fears can reveal self-centredness.
- Making amends is key to moving past guilt and shame.
- Sharing inventory with a trusted person ensures thorough self-appraisal.
“"The intention is not to level a score with anyone but to set the resentment aside."”
SoberQ brings you an engaging episode with Lindsay, who candidly discusses the significance of taking inventory in the journey of alcohol recovery. Lindsay, who has been sober for 17 years, shares her personal experiences and insights into why inventory is a crucial step in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous. Using a business analogy, Lindsay explains how inventory helps identify and discard 'damaged goods' - metaphorically speaking, those emotional and psychological burdens that keep us tethered to our drinking habits.
She emphasises the importance of written inventory, where one meticulously lists resentments, fears, and harms done to others. It's not about settling scores but about understanding how these feelings contribute to self-centredness and ultimately lead back to alcohol. Lindsay's humorous yet heartfelt narrative invites you to reflect on your own life inventory and consider how addressing these issues can pave the way for a more honest and fearless existence.
If you're curious about how inventory can help you or someone you care about in recovery, this episode is a must-listen. It's not just about abstaining from alcohol; it's about freeing oneself from the chains of past mistakes and moving towards a life of genuine freedom and happiness.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.