Step 5

Into Action

Balancing the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual dimensions.

Am I ready to admit to God, to myself, and to another human being the exact nature of my wrongs?

“Admitted to God, (Spiritual), to ourselves, (Mental), and to another human being, (Physical), the exact nature of our wrongs.” (Pg.59)

The Objective: We tell our life story focused on our self-centeredness, as this is what drives our dishonesty and resentment.
Humility: We humbly set aside our ego to "learn enough of humility, fearlessness and honesty" in the sense we find necessary.

The 7 Areas of Self

The "Exact Nature of our Wrongs" arises out of these seven areas of self:

Self-Esteem
My high or low opinion of myself

Pride
How I want and expect you to think of me

Security
What I need for me to feel safe

Ambition
What I want from my efforts

Personal Relations
What I expect of everyone's relationship

Sex Conduct
What I expect out of my intimate relationships

Pocketbook
My own finances

"We ask God for the courage to admit our guilt, shame and fearful selfishness. Now these are about to be cast out."

Readiness for the Next Step

Wrongs, defects, and shortcomings are simply what is blocking us from practicing God’s will. We are ready for Step 6 "if we can answer to our satisfaction." Our own Peace of Mind is the measure of our readiness.

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