Step 5, 6, 7

INDEPENDENT STUDY: Listen to the following recording in green. Then complete the assignments below. Step 5, 6, 7 Chapter 6 Into Action pgs. 72-76

SPONSEES: skip the recording and complete the assignments below.

For all assignments you should pencil underline what is meaningful for you and/or write down any questions for discussion with a recovered compulsive overeater or partner in recovery. 

*1.Read: Steps 6&7 OA&AA 12&12

2.Complete: Last part of your inventory Relationship Ideal *Additional Resource LIABILITIES vs ASSETS Sheet1 as a guide to help figure out what your HP would have you BE

Next,

3.Share: your Step 5 with someone (preferably someone who is familiar with the Step)…

3a.Spend: one hour of reflection after your Step 5 as described (pg 75 BB)

3b.Move: immediately to Steps 6&7 as described (pg 76 BB)

4.Add: Step 7 prayer to your daily Quiet Time practice

After STEP 5 PROMISES CHECKLIST:  Am I delighted? Can I look the world in the eye? Can I be alone at perfect peace and ease? Have my fears fallen from me? Have I begun to feel the nearness of my Creator? Am I beginning to have a spiritual experience? Has the eating problem disappeared (not always)? Do I feel as if I am on the Broad Highway, walking hand in hand with the Spirit of the Universe? Is my work solid so far? Are the stones properly in place? Have I skimped on the cement put into the foundation? Have I tried to make mortar without sand?

5.Download: Steps 8 & 9 Form www.oabigbook.info DO NOT FILL OUT YET

6.Read: Chapter 6 Into Action Big Book pgs 76-84

*7.Read: Study Guide Steps 8&9

8.Continue Practicing: abstinence & plan of eating, TOOLS