The 4th step is the starting point for a total renovation of character to begin in our journey to revitalization.
Well said, Ivan.
A shortcoming is somehing that is in short supply. Patience, Tolerance, Acceptance, Generosity.
I guess it's okay to look at it that way...I mean, many people do. But I'm confused now. Does the above statement mean patience, tolerance, acceptance and generosity are things we ask to be removed in step 7? I don't think so. Yet, I did include impatience, intolerance, dishonesty, arrogance, fear, lust and greed as the defects/shortcomings I was ready to let go of. For me, these things caused the behavior I was so willing to change.