Hello Everyone,
This week, we finished discussing pain and started Step Eight! We read up to the exercise:The LIst on pg 187 so we'll begin there next week.
This week's discussion question concerns staying in the moment. When it comes to step Eight, Kevin says, "Wait...Step Eight has a hidden value that is only revealed if you follow instructions and stay in the moment>" p186
For me, it seems to apply to a lot of things in life, not just Step Eight. I can think of lots of times that following instructions and not getting ahead of myself was what was necessary, even though it wasn't always easy. My boyfriend used to drive me crazy reading all the instructions before doing something that I thought was simple and I just wanted to jump ahead and do it, whether it was something we were putting together, measuring to hang something on the wall rather than eyeballing it, or a problem on my computer...following the instructions patiently and staying in the moment was never my strong suit. I can see how it is a mindful and sober way to approach not only Step Eight, but everything in life. It seems like the very essence of ODAAT or OBAAT....
What about for you?
Grateful for this step. I am also grateful for one day at a time. There is no end to the journey. We have time to make amends when we are ready.