04-14-2025, 04:24 PM
Revised Step 7
"We actively sought and implemented evidence-based coping skills and healthy practices, while continuing to draw strength from our own unique inspirational journey to promote holistic well-being, including all facets of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health."
? Meaning and Breakdown
The traditional Step 7 reads:
"Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings."
Your modern version shifts the focus to empowered, integrated healing. Let’s explore:
✅ "We actively sought and implemented evidence-based coping skills and healthy practices..."
- You’re taking action — not waiting to be changed.
- "Evidence-based" means therapy, mindfulness, exercise, support groups, etc.
How to do it: Learn recovery tools. Use them daily. Build habits that support healing.
✅ "...while continuing to draw strength from our own unique inspirational journey..."
- Recovery isn’t just clinical — it’s also spiritual and meaningful.
- Your story, beliefs, and values are sources of strength.
How to do it: Reflect on what inspires you. Stay connected to your own sense of purpose and growth.
✅ "...to promote holistic well-being, including all facets of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health."
- True recovery touches every part of you — not just addiction.
- You’re creating balance, vitality, and wholeness.
How to do it: Care for your body, mind, and soul. Identify imbalances and gently address them.
? How to Practice This Step
⚠️ Key Insights
❤️ Final Thought
Step 7 is where healing becomes integrated. You are not just staying sober — you’re becoming whole. With each tool you learn, each truth you live, you step further into your power and your peace.
"We actively sought and implemented evidence-based coping skills and healthy practices, while continuing to draw strength from our own unique inspirational journey to promote holistic well-being, including all facets of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health."
? Meaning and Breakdown
The traditional Step 7 reads:
"Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings."
Your modern version shifts the focus to empowered, integrated healing. Let’s explore:
✅ "We actively sought and implemented evidence-based coping skills and healthy practices..."
- You’re taking action — not waiting to be changed.
- "Evidence-based" means therapy, mindfulness, exercise, support groups, etc.
How to do it: Learn recovery tools. Use them daily. Build habits that support healing.
✅ "...while continuing to draw strength from our own unique inspirational journey..."
- Recovery isn’t just clinical — it’s also spiritual and meaningful.
- Your story, beliefs, and values are sources of strength.
How to do it: Reflect on what inspires you. Stay connected to your own sense of purpose and growth.
✅ "...to promote holistic well-being, including all facets of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health."
- True recovery touches every part of you — not just addiction.
- You’re creating balance, vitality, and wholeness.
How to do it: Care for your body, mind, and soul. Identify imbalances and gently address them.
? How to Practice This Step
- Learn What Works: Find proven tools and coping strategies.
- Make It Daily: Turn healthy actions into habits.
- Tend to All Levels: Physical, mental, emotional, behavioral — they all matter.
- Stay Inspired: Keep your journey and purpose in focus.
- Choose Wholeness: Let recovery be about thriving, not just surviving.
⚠️ Key Insights
- This Step is Active: You are now co-creating your recovery.
- Science + Spirit = Strength: Use both practical tools and personal meaning.
- Recovery is Holistic: Well-being is the goal — not just abstinence.
❤️ Final Thought
Step 7 is where healing becomes integrated. You are not just staying sober — you’re becoming whole. With each tool you learn, each truth you live, you step further into your power and your peace.
-James, Forum Admin and Founder of SoberLogic 
Please PM me with any private questions or feedback you may have!
Please PM me with any private questions or feedback you may have!