Step 2; Day 4

In working this Step, can I describe a Step Two experience to my sponsor or my group? In a written share?

I have a tendency to carry a handbag until it gets so full, I have to switch to another one. I had three handbags that were full of stuff and lined up next to my bed. They have been full for six months.

Yesterday I prayed to be able to manage the small things in my life without a lot of fanfare, philosophizing, and angst--which handbag cleaning always causes me. There are all sorts of papers, and I never know what I'll find or what I have forgotten.

After coming home from a meeting last night, without thinking about it, I started cleaning out the handbags. This sounds stupid, I know--hardly the parting of the Red Sea, but it was amazing since I didn't stress over it.

I also got on my knees and prayed last night. I realized I needed God, and God would restore me to sanity--he has in the past--but I need to make time for God. I have to admit that I had some resentment there, but I truly believe for my life to improve that I need to make actionable steps to bring God back in my life.

I even shopped for churches. I think I will go to church on Sunday.



When have I done the same things over and over, yet expected different results?

When have I *not* done the same things over and over again, yet expected different results? How many times have I spent money in order that my son can pursue some thing that he's all excited about? How many times have I squandered money? How many times have I given men the upper hand?

It's like I have three actions that just repeat themselves, and all roads lead to a plummet in the vat.

I need to practice doing things differently when confronted with new or revisited situations.




Step 2: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.