Step 8 of Narcotics Anonymous
By Terry
Step 8 of NA
is the process of forgiveness that we desire from our guilt-ridden past.
We now make every effort to heal past embarrassment, dishonor, and
humiliation from the people in our lives. All the people that we have
harmed or ill-treated in the past are now given an open invitation to
provide us their forgiveness, or basic acknowledgement. In Step 8 of NA,
we organize a list of all the people that we’ve harmed, and we equip
ourselves to make direct amends, which occurs in Step 9.
For this Step
to work suitably, we should not be unenthusiastic to include certain
people in our list. It is stated clearly, to make a list of ALL the
people that we’ve wronged. Writing the list shouldn’t be difficult, but
the preparation for the willingness to make amends may take additional
exertion. At this point in our recovery, we had admitted our wrongs, and
furthermore, we humbly asked our Higher Power to remove those
shortcomings. By now, it should be exceedingly apparent in our lives that
the process of recovery has changed us into positive, motivated, faithful,
hopeful, and spiritual people. We now do what’s necessary to continue
growing on our journey. We have learned to accept our disease of
addiction, and became aware of the necessary measures that need to take
place to ensure our persistent status of being clean and serene. Our
spiritual and intellectual expansion has brought us a new sense of
enlightenment, expectation, and inspiration to continue on in our
journey. Fear or disinclination to before long face the people that we’ve
wronged shouldn’t hold us back. We are positively changed, improved
individuals that are now ready to rebuild our relationships, and make an
effort to mend our past afflictions.
Recovery is the
process of rebuilding all the things that we had lost in our active
addiction. We started the 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous totally focused
and unwavering to do what was necessary to positively progress in our
recovery. We in actuality needed time to work on ourselves, to remodel
our moral makeup, to strengthen our character, and to eliminate the
chaotic behaviors of our active addiction. We followed by the suggestions
of the program, and we honestly, and thoroughly undergone the revitalizing
course of action. At this juncture in our recovery, while completing the
first 7 Steps of NA, it is suggested that we make this list, and obtain
the required willingness to complete Step 9 of NA. In this Step, we are
in preparation of the amends that is soon to follow.
While making
the list of all the people that we’ve wronged, we ought to make sure to
utterly reflect on our lives to ensure a detailed list. A quiet and
peaceful surrounding, with a lucid frame of mind will aid us to more
easily complete our list. Keep reviewing the list to make sure that
everyone is listed. Once that process is complete, it is now time to
evaluate our thoughts on each individual, and then, I would advise that we
write down next to their name all the things that need to be recalled and
admitted. A list of all the wrongs to each person will help us get geared
up to make the direct amends. We need to acquire the tools necessary to
humbly admit our faults, and see what can be done to restore the
relationship, if sought-after. We review all of our dealings with each
person and prepare ourselves to make amends, which is the next Step.
As we honestly
and humbly work this Step, we acquire the traits we’ll need to become
willing to make the amends. Step 9 of NA, is the direct action procedure,
so for now we prepare ourselves for the amend process to take place. A
sincere and meticulous list will ensure a more victorious attainment in
the 9th Step. This whole process will give us a newfound peace
that will bring us happiness, hopeful expectancy, tranquility,
contentment, and a serenity that will set our spirits free. As we rebuild
past disgrace, we are allowing the affliction to heal because it’s out
into the open, and we execute our part in the healing process.
Now in our
recovery, we are better able to build strong, and affectionate
relationships with our family and friends. We also get the opportunity to
make amends to all the other people that had crossed our path. We obtain
the willingness to courageously, and fearlessly move onward to continue
advancing in our recovery. Balance and peace is created as a result of
these Steps. We enter a new realm of life, and we start to envision the
spiritual enlightenment that we’ve been striving for.
Through the
process of Step 8 of NA, we are finally able to set in motion the amends
process that will ultimately liberate us of past guilt, regret, indignity,
embarrassment, dishonor, remorse, heartache, pain, misery, and all turmoil
from the people in our lives. Like all the Steps, start this process in
an honest manner, and know that in the end, a tremendous positive growth
transformation will occur. Make sure to be willing to make all the amends
before we begin Step 9 of NA. This is just another Step in this proven
program that will bring us long-lasting harmony and personal escalation.
Thank you, my name is Terry, and I am an addict
If you
have any questions on recovery, or the N.A. program, then you can contact
me by
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you for allowing me to be of service. My name is Terry, and I am an
addict.
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