This step emphasizes acceptance of flaws and the need for personal change.
First published in 1939, the text is referred to as the Big Book.
Step 7 focuses on humility and asking a higher power to remove personal shortcomings.
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Some people find that Step 7 is one of the most meaningful steps in their journey to sobriety.
AA Step 7: What Is Humility?
Humility means having modesty, a lack of pride, and a humble view of your importance.
Step 7 can help people develop a richer and deeper understanding of themselves and their connections to others.
In Step 7, you will work on humbling yourself and seeing that you are not perfect.
Then, you ask a higher power to remove these shortcomings.
Can I Do Step 7 If I’m Not Religious?
Instead of a prayer, people can ask for guidance or strength throughmeditationor a simple mantra.
Grant me strength as I go out from here to do your bidding.
Asking for help from a higher power can be a humbling but empowering experience.
Step 7 is about recognizing that embracing humility can give you a sense of peace.
Humility also gives you a realistic perspective on yourself.
In Step 7, you learn to accept who you are as you are.
How to Complete AA Step 7
There is no one right way to complete Step 7.
It may involve simply reflecting on their shortcomings and asking for help overcoming these challenges for some people.
Step 7 can be challenging, but with time and support, it can be a deeply rewarding experience.
Use Self-Compassion
have a go at be understanding with yourself as you work through Step 7.
It involves a lot of self-reflection and can stir up feelings of shame or guilt.
Be kind to yourself and focus on the positive changes that you hope to achieve in Step 7.
Change Your Mindset
Step 7 asks you to work on giving up an attitude of total self-reliance.
With support, you might move forward and work toward change.
Be Patient
Step 7 emphasizes that recovery takes time.
You may need to return to Step 7 in the future.
Though you may change, new problems will come up or old ones may come back.
You start to see how this behavior has negatively affected your relationships.
Then, you make a connection between stress and drinking.
Maybe when you list your flaws, you notice that you cannot admit when youre wrong.
Youll make excuses, blame someone else, and even lie rather than own up to a mistake.
You may see that you get stuck in a vicious cycle."
You make a mistake and lie about it, and the guilt makes you want to drink.
But the more you drink, the more mistakes you make.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Alcoholics Anonymous.The God Word.
AA Agnostica.Secular 12 Steps.
Intercounty Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.Seventh step prayer.
