Identify areas where you can be more truthful in your life.

For a long time in my addiction, it was painful to admit the truth. If you can relate, that’s because you’re unhappy with the results of your behaviors. But guess what? You can change them. Our life is a culmination of choices. If we’ve made bad choices, let’s start making better ones.

Being honest is not just about recognizing our strengths and weaknesses or understanding our past actions. It's also about examining our relationships. Have they been a source of support and dependability, or have they been manipulative and neglectful? Consider your substance abuse—what are the triggers, and how do they impact your relationships? Understanding the role of relationships in your life is a crucial part of self-reflection in addiction recovery.

Here are some common areas people identify when conducting a moral inventory:

1. Resentments: anger, bitterness, or hostility towards others.
2. Fears: Recognizing rational and irrational fears and how they influence behaviors.
3. Harms Done to Others: Reflecting on past behaviors and actions that hurt others.
4. Sexual Conduct: Examining past sexual relationships to determine if they were healthy and respectful or if they caused harm.
5. Assets and Strengths: Not just focusing on negative aspects but also identifying positive qualities that can be built upon in recovery.
6. Personal Responsibility: Assess areas where personal responsibility was not taken and understand how this impacted relationships and life choices.

Conducting a moral inventory is a process of self-exploration that requires time, patience, and guidance. It's a powerful tool for personal development, helping people understand themselves better and make positive changes.