Step 10 Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Turn to page 84 of the Big Book. In the second paragraph the book says: “This thought brings us to Step Ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past.” So, if Steps 4 through 9 are all about cleaning up our past, then that means we can begin to practice the principals of Step 10 when we begin to take inventory. It’s important to note that you do not have to wait until all your amends are complete before living Step 10 on a daily basis. The book says we vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past” not after we cleanup the past. The text continues: “We have entered the world of the Spirit.” Think about what that statement means fora second. We have entered the world of the Spirit No longer are we living a life run on self-will; but we begin to live life run on God’s will. Once I make a decision, in Step 3, to let God run the show then I no longer want to live life on my terms. I don’t even want to live life on life’s terms – that’s too difficult sometimes. I want to live life on God’s terms. The book continues: “Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear.
