Step 7: Humbly Asking to Remove Our Shortcomings - 12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants ThemStep 7: Humbly Asking to Remove Our Shortcomings - 12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants Them
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In this next entry in the "12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants Them" series, Amy focuses on Step 7 of the 12-step program, where we humbly ask him to remove our shortcomings and handle difficult situations with humility. Amy shares an exchange of...
55:39•11 Jul 2023
Step 7: Embracing Humility and Personal Growth
Episode Overview
- Explore the transformative power of Step 7: Humbly Asking to Remove Our Shortcomings
- Discover the significance of humility in the journey towards wholeness
- Reflect on the letters exchanged between Bill Wilson and Carl Jung
- Understand the impact of spirituality and individuation in recovery
- Embrace the transformative power of the 12-step program
“I couldn't figure out how to bridge that gap without giving up booze. I wasn't willing to do that. And so I had to be taken down to the very depths of the bottom of myself and my addiction where I literally had nothing left but to try to get sober.”
Ever thought about how humility can play a pivotal role in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Eternally Amy', Amy Liz Harrison takes us through Step 7 of the 12-step program. This step is all about humbly asking to remove our shortcomings, a process that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Amy shares a fascinating exchange of letters between Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, and Bill Wilson, one of the founders of the 12-Step Program.
Their correspondence dives into the concept of individuation, where a person strives to become their whole self. Amy's reflective storytelling brings these ideas to life, making them accessible and relatable. If you're on a path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of humility and spirituality.
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