A NEW BEGINNING STEP 6 "Defects"

STEP 6 - Were entirely ready to have these defects of character removed. Some of our Character Defects: Anger Arrogance Anxiety Bigotry Conceit Condemnation of Others Dishonesty Egotism False Pride Fear Frustration Hatred Impatience Inadequacy Intolerance Jealousy Laziness Profanity Procrastination Remorse Resentment Revenge Selfishness Self-Pity Self-Seeking Worry Housecleaning is not easy, especially when the dirt has been building up for so long. Most compulsive gamblers slither through life hiding from themselves and now strive to remove the mask so that one can see oneself. In Step Four, we discovered many wrongs and after this discovery, strived to bring these wrongs to the surface. In Step Five, we admitted and discussed these defects with someone else. The relief was magnificent. For the first time in a long time, one can feel as though one is no longer playing catch up. You will feel as though you could make it if you practiced the program and asked for and accepted the help of your Higher Power. In Step Six, these defects of character must be worked on and eliminated, if you want the best chance possible to arrest this illness. We're told that character defects and negative emotions are really disturbances to serenity. Strive for serenity and see that very little upsets you in this goal. In the old days, everything was disturbing. Now, our awareness will prevent us from going back into the old way of life. Your actual list of character defects is the best place to start. Based on your new found knowledge of yourself, select the one with which to start. One is all that you can handle at a time. If you pick your worst defect, any success will certainly help as you work on the others. Be willing to move slowly and steadily and realize that every human being has character defects, but retaining yours may lead you back to gam bling. You shouldn't subject yourself to these disturbances of serenity because you will place undue burden on your recovery. At first, you may feel comfortable with some of these defects and are fearful about parting with them. But you will, given time, see the need for change and realize that these old enemies must go. Get A Day at a Time here → https://amzn.to/3EOjuiH G.A. A New Beginning https://amzn.to/3E9YgPC