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Step five for many of us feels terrifying. After carrying the weight of secrets, shame, and self-loathing, the idea of speaking our inventory out loud can stir up feelings of fear and a desire to obfuscate the truth about ourselves. Yet, when we find the courage to share honestly with a trusted sponsor something profound shifts. The hidden parts of ourselves that compel compulsive eating begin to lose their power through a compassionate listener and the grace of our higher power.
The spiritual principle behind step five is integrity, which means living with honesty, wholeness, and alignment with every part of ourselves. The shiny outside that we want people to see and the long buried inside that keeps us stuck in compulsive food behaviors. When we practice integrity, we stop hiding, and we begin to heal. Speaking our inventory is the key to a new freedom. You are worthy of this freedom. Keep showing up with honesty and courage, one day at a time. |
