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Saturday – Ep: 602 – Into Action – Pages 72-75 – Step 5 – Part 2
Saturday – Ep: 602 – Into Action – Pages 72-75 – Step 5 – Part 2
Saturday – Ep: 602 – Into Action – Pages 72-75 – Step 5 – Part 2
Friday 28th March 2025
Dr. Mike explores the significance of Step 5 in AA, offering insights and practical advice on embracing humility and honesty for successful recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Step 5 is crucial for managing fear, anger, shame, and guilt.
- Sharing your inventory with another person and God is essential.
- Avoiding this step can hinder recovery and lead to relapse.
- Humility and honesty are key components of successful recovery.
- Practical advice is offered to make Step 5 more approachable.
You can't do a solitary self-appraisal. That's why you write it out, and you discuss it with someone, you go through it.
In this episode of Experience The Big Book, Dr. Mike dives deep into the crucial steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, specifically focusing on Step 5. This step is all about 'Into Action', covering pages 72-75 of the Big Book. Dr. Mike takes listeners through the importance of sharing one's inventory with another person and God, emphasising that this process is essential for overcoming fear, anger, shame, and guilt.
He explains that avoiding this step can hinder recovery and lead to relapse, as it deprives individuals of the tools needed to manage their emotions and relationships effectively. Dr. Mike uses his own experiences and faith to highlight the transformative power of Step 5, encouraging listeners to embrace humility and honesty. He also discusses the common pitfalls people face when they try to skip this step and offers practical advice on how to complete it successfully.
With anecdotes and a touch of humour, Dr. Mike makes the daunting task of Step 5 seem more approachable, stressing that it’s not as overwhelming as climbing Mount Everest but rather a manageable process that brings peace and freedom. If you're struggling with your recovery journey or know someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement to take that vital next step.