Drop the Rock

Tonight, we came together as a group to revisit Drop the Rock for the second time. We focused on the importance of Steps 6 and 7, realizing that our commitment to recovery helps us break free from old, unproductive, and negative behavior patterns that no longer serve us. We gained a deeper understanding of why the steps are ordered the way they are—they need to be worked in unison. By doing so, we avoid the trap of knowing just enough about the program to feel stuck and miserable, but not enough to find true happiness. If we fail to address these negative patterns, they can harm not only ourselves but those around us as well.

In recovery, we aim to transform our character defects and shortcomings into guiding principles. We work to turn fear into faith, hate into love, egoism into humility, anxiety and worry into serenity, complacency into action, denial…

This week, we read up to page 92 of Drop the Rock: The Ripple Effect. In our group discussion, we explored the concept of the ripple effect, focusing on how it manifests within ourselves and creates a feedback loop that extends to others. As we continue working through Step Ten, we become increasingly aware of this ripple effect operating within us. This awareness helps us recognize the internal feedback loop that shapes our character and influences our decisions. Step Ten allows us to see this ongoing cycle more clearly and empowers us to make intentional, loving choices rather than reacting impulsively out of fear.

We also discussed how recognizing the ripple effect in others deepens our understanding of human connection. By cultivating internal discernment, we become more attuned to the subtle signals people give about their inner states. While we cannot read minds, we can sense the energy others project,…