Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, attitudes, and relationships on a regular basis.
Basic Text, p. 42
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Taking a regular inventory is a key element in our new pattern of living. In our addiction, we examined ourselves as little as possible. We werent happy with how we were living our lives, but we didnt feel that we could change the way we lived. Self-examination, we felt, would have been a painful exercise in futility.
Today, all that is changing. Where we were powerless over our addiction, weve found a Power greater than ourselves that has helped us stop using. Where we once felt lost in lifes maze, weve found guidance in the experience of our fellow recovering addicts and our ever-improving contact with our Higher Power. We need not feel trapped by our old, destructive patterns. We can live differently if we choose.
By establishing a regular pattern of taking our own inventory, we give ourselves the opportunity to change anything in our lives that doesnt work. If weve started doing something that causes problems, we can start changing our behavior before it gets completely out of hand. And if were doing something that prevents problems from occurring, we can take note of that, too, and encourage ourselves to keep doing what works.
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Just for today: I will make a commitment to include a regular inventory in my new pattern of living.
I've been writing in a journal at the end of the day since I started the recovery process. This has helped me to keep track of problems and concerns, such as character defects. I have also written about things I am grateful for and areas of progress.
journaling is a good idea. I've tried it a couple of times but never could develop it into a routine. I do need to get more diligent about taking a regular inventory. Good message today. (As if there is a bad message...LOL)
I have also been able to incorporate(most times) an early morning format(3rd/11th step meditations and asking for forgiveness form my Higher Power and forgiving myself and then at night I just look back and ask"well How did I do today,and I usually know what worked and what didn't with a plan of strengthening any areas that weren't working well during the day.Keep plugging away ,one day at a time,som days better than others!!
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
