Hey—welcome back. This episode dives into Step Six of the 12 & 12: "We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." Lisa opens the meeting, explains how the group records and shares, and guides us through reading pages 63–66 while inviting folks to reflect and share. We talk about what "entirely ready" actually looks like (spoiler: it’s a process, not a one-and-done miracle), why willingness, honesty, and open-mindedness keep showing up in the literature, and how the steps give us a gentle nudge toward patient improvement rather than instant perfection. Guests in the room share powerful perspectives—some hit a low bottom before surrendering, others describe high-bottom experiences, and many speak about the daily, conscious practices that keep them aligned: prayer, gratitude, sponsorship, and the steady work of character inventory. Expect candid sharing about control, self-pity, ego, patience, and how defects can be shifted into strengths over time. There’s real tenderness in the discussion—people describing their breakthroughs, returning to daily prayer, and leaning into humility. The group reminds us that recovery is a lifetime job: aim for progress, not perfection, and keep asking for help. Whether you’re new to the steps or years into them, this episode will meet you where you are—encouraging you to consider if you’re "entirely ready," to practice daily cooperation with your higher power, and to keep moving toward patient, steady change.     A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety. You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at ashotglassofrecovery@gmail.com and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email. **