Step 10 Practice
Spot-Check Inventory
A quick spiritual reset you can use anywhere, anytime. Process disturbances before they grow.
Big Book p.84
"Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them."
What to Watch For
Resentment
The #1 offender
Fear
Evil, corroding thread
Selfishness
Root of our troubles
Dishonesty
Playing God
The Process
1
Identify the Disturbance
Name what's bothering you. Which of the four is cropping up?
2
Quick Inventory
A mini Step 4 — what happened, how it affects you, and your part in it.
3
Ask for Removal
Say the appropriate prayer and ask God to remove the defect.
4
Check Resolution
Do you now feel love or at least tolerance? If not, take more action.
5
Discuss & Amend
Share with someone immediately. Make amends if you harmed anyone.
6
Turn to Service
Resolutely turn your thoughts to someone you can help.
Remember
"Love and tolerance of others is our code." — This is the goal of every spot-check.
Takes about 2-5 minutes