Monday, September 10th, 2018
Step Nine: More Than Just Saying “I’m Sorry”
To make a mistake is an error in judgment. To adhere to it when it’s discovered is a flaw of character. Step Nine says that as part of our...
Tag Archives: Amends
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018Step Nine: Proceed with Caution
With Step Nine, discretion is the better part of valor. Step Nine says that as part of our recovery we should make direct amends to people we have harmed... -
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
Step Eight: Finding the Willingness to Make Amends
The willingness to do creates the ability to do. For many recovering addicts the second half of step eight—becoming willing to make amends—is incredibly difficult. Sometimes we struggle for... -
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
Step Eight: It’s for You, Not Them
The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive. For many recovering addicts the second half of step eight—becoming willing to make amends—is incredibly difficult. And when you... -
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018Step Eight: Examining Your Feelings
Genuine kindness does not have ulterior motives. After we’ve created our step eight amends list, writing down who we’ve harmed and how, we must examine our current feelings about...