My name is Nathalie, and I am an Alcoholic and grateful to be an Alumni with Renascent. This is my personal experience with Step 7.
Step 7 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) involves humbly asking a Higher Power to remove our “character defects.” The pivotal part of this Step is often humility.
The 7th Step of AA encourages self-reflection so a person can acknowledge their flaws and seek spiritual guidance for personal growth. This, for me, has been a true living experience. I am able to shift my thoughts once I catch myself by self-monitoring my motives. If I connect that a character defect is present, I instantly ask my Higher Power to remove my ego, selfishness, self-centeredness, or any defects that might stand in the way of my purpose today; one day at a time and sometimes one moment at a time.
It is okay to be humble enough to recognize when I may be unregulated about a situation. Once I apply Step 7 and turn my defects over, I instantly discover a sense of ease and comfort that my Higher Power is doing for me exactly what is designed for this journey in sobriety.
“God Drives My Bus!” is what I have on my Medallion. Remain humble and focus on progress not perfection.
It is okay to make mistakes; this is how I/we learn. Choose character-building over comfort. It’s important to recognize and accept that emotional discomfort and pain are a part of the process.
Focus on being humble and selfless instead of self-centered. Humility is a necessary part of developing a sober and fulfilling life. Be patient with self and others.
This is an incredible life journey!
Grateful, Humble, Sober Alcoholic, Nathalie C.
God Drives My Bus!!
Thank you Renascent Center for Making this possible! One Day At A Time!
Thank you Renascent Center for Making this possible!