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Wenceslao – How do we ensure our fourth step inventory is fearless and thorough?
Wenceslao – How do we ensure our fourth step inventory is fearless and thorough?
Wenceslao – How do we ensure our fourth step inventory is fearless and thorough?
Thursday 1st July 2021
Join Wenceslao as he tackles the challenges of AA's fourth step inventory, sharing insights on honesty and self-discovery.
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Episode Overview
- The fourth step inventory is a crucial part of AA recovery.
- Being fearless and thorough involves asking if anything is missing.
- Honesty and self-reflection are continuous efforts in sobriety.
- Community support and sponsor guidance are vital in overcoming fears.
- Taking ownership of one's actions is key to moving past victim mentality.
Am I willing just to give it a good go?
SoberQ's latest episode features Wenceslao, who shares his journey of sobriety and the challenges of tackling the fourth step inventory. The fourth step is often seen as a daunting task in Alcoholics Anonymous, requiring individuals to make a fearless and thorough moral inventory of themselves. Wenceslao recounts how he was initially unaware of the need for such an inventory when he joined AA at the age of 26.
However, with guidance from seasoned members, he embarked on this crucial step during a weekend retreat. Wenceslao reflects on the fear and resistance he felt towards confronting his own truths, acknowledging how easy it was to blame others and play the victim. Yet, with the help of his sponsor, he learned to take ownership of his actions and embrace honesty.
He emphasises the importance of asking oneself if anything is missing from the inventory, which opens the door to deeper self-reflection and honesty. The episode highlights how the inventory process isn't a one-time event but rather an ongoing journey. Wenceslao candidly shares how new thoughts emerged even after completing his first inventory, leading him to fear relapse. His sponsor's reassurance that honesty is a continuous effort was a turning point for him.
Wenceslao's story is a testament to the power of community support and the willingness to confront personal demons. If you're curious about how this step can transform your recovery journey or seeking inspiration to face your own fears, this episode offers valuable insights. Will you take that leap into self-discovery?