Step 10 — Daily Inventory – Mark T. – Steps 10-12 Workshop – 2022

About This Speaker Tape

Mark, a recovered alcoholic and real estate investor, leads a workshop session on Steps 10, 11, and 12. He distinguishes between the 'recovering' and 'recovered' alcoholic, arguing that true recovery comes from the rigorous application of the maintenance steps. He breaks down the mechanics of the daily reprieve, contrasting the 'vultures' of negative self-talk upon awakening with the strategic contemplation of Step 11.

The narrative shifts to the 'good dope' of the program: sponsorship. Mark shares his battle-scarred approach to working with others, emphasizing the need to move newcomers through the 'spiritual window' of willingness quickly before the ego rebuilds. He rejects the idea of shielding alcoholics from triggers, viewing the ability to walk into a casino or a bar without obsession as the ultimate miracle of a fit spiritual condition.

Topics

Timestamps

• 0:00 Opening and set-aside prayer.
• 11:30 Discussion on Step 10: Watching thoughts in the moment vs. evening review.
• 16:45 The Step 10 promises and the definition of a recovered alcoholic.
• 24:10 Step 11: Strategic contemplation and the 'vultures' of morning self-talk.
• 34:50 Step 12: Introduction to sponsorship and the 'good dope' of the program.
• 42:15 The necessity of working with others to survive trials and low spots.
• 51:20 Tips on approaching newcomers and the 'spiritual window' of willingness.
• 62:10 Discussion on the 'disease of perception' and the triangle/circle of recovery.
• 66:40 The danger of 'shielding' the alcoholic from temptation (Page 101).
• 74:10 Closing poem on finding the Higher Power through service to others.