Tommy Rosen presents how the 5th step is usually difficult but is very powerful in bringing us out of isolation and out of being stuck in the past. For him, it provided a strong foundation for moving forward, especially when this process can be shared with others in the yoga community who are going through this process together. More information is available at www.tommyrosen.com.
Click the appropriate View button below to watch the associated video. Note that these videos are provided not so that you will totally agree with every one of them since each video may be presented with a somewhat different perspective on a Higher Power. Hopefully you can feel kinship with one or more of the perspectives, however, and thereby gain some guidance. The goal is for you to be able to work the program effectively and find a fulfillment of the the 12 step promises in your life.
Dr. Foster talks about critical factors in working the fifth step in a safe and healing environment. This step can be life-changing quickly or slowly.
A Church of God minister talks about the importance of accountability for our recovery, and of the right accountability partner.
Fr. Martin talks about Steps 4 and 5 - taking an honest look at ourselves, "cleaning house" and becoming free of the guilt of our past.