Step 4 Meditation: Kickstarting Your Moral Inventory Journey
The purpose of an inventory is to identify the stock that is old, obsolete or spoiled, so that it can be thrown out and replaced with stock that can be used or sold. Our moral inventory serves the same purpose.
Feeling stuck on your recovery journey? Buddy C. is here to help with a short yet impactful 5-minute meditation, marking the first of nine in his Step 4 series. This episode sets the stage for understanding how to use Step 4 in your path to sobriety. Buddy draws from his own tumultuous experience—relapsing multiple times even after a near-death encounter with pancreatitis—to guide you through the essentials of taking a moral inventory.
In this episode, Buddy shares practical tools and insights, emphasizing the importance of looking at your life from a third-person perspective. He encourages you to make an honest assessment of yourself and find the next right thing to do. By the end of this brief but powerful session, you'll have a clearer understanding of what Step 4 entails and how it can benefit your recovery.
Buddy’s open-minded approach to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and his inclusive view on recovery make this meditation relatable and accessible. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for a while, Buddy’s wisdom offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate the complexities of recovery. Tune in to this episode for a straightforward, compassionate guide to kickstarting your moral inventory journey.