Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews 331- Chris S- Step 4 of AA- Deep Self-Examination
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Feb 16, 2024 Chris S., a longtime recovery member from Blairstown, NJ, delves into the transformative power of Step 4 in Alcoholics Anonymous. He emphasizes how selfishness fuels alcoholism and discusses resentments as a key area for personal inventory. Chris shares practical methods from the Big Book and uses the example of 'Mr. Brown' to illustrate the depths of resentment and the importance of making amends. He also highlights the role of spiritual principles in overcoming fear and enhancing future relationships through a thorough self-examination.
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Step Four Is The Deep Self-Examination
- Step Four is the first deep, productive self-examination in recovery and identifies root patterns beneath drinking.
- Chris S. frames selfishness/self-centeredness as the core condition driving alcoholism and relapse.
Inventory Resentments, Fears, And Conduct
- Do an inventory focused on the major manifestations of self: resentments, fears, and conduct.
- Be thorough and fearless from the start while praying before, during, and after the process.
Waking Up In Resentment
- Chris S. recounts waking up angry and resentful, starting each morning thinking "Oh, bastards."
- He describes resentment as a toxic, daily loop that contributed directly to his alcoholism.
