A Misunderstood Word
One of the most overlooked words in the steps is that little word, with tremendous implications. ALL
I'm quite sure all means all. I always ask folks who relapse and are blessed enough to get back to AA the same questions. Did you spend time with God the day you relasped-the answer is always no. I always ask have you made all your ammends you are aware of, the answer again is always no. It would appear there is a correlation between these two questions.
The freedom that comes from this step and the 9th is incredible, any sponsor that whittles down an 8th step list to make it more "tolerable" is denying the sponsee freedom.
How do I know I am willing? I hear strange noises, such as me knocking on a door to make my ammend.