Step 4 — Honest Self‑Reflection

Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

A compassionate inventory of patterns, motives, resentments, fears, and ideals—without self‑attack.

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Purpose: To conduct a searching and fearless moral inventory without self-judgment, examining resentments, fears, harms, and assets.

How to complete your inventory: Press Enter to move between columns. After the last column, pressing Enter will create a new row.

Resentments Inventory

List people, institutions, or situations you resent, examining:
  • What happened (the cause)
  • How it affected you (the effect)
  • Your part in the situation (if any)
Example: Boss | Criticized my work publicly | Felt humiliated | Hadn't asked for clarification
Person/Situation What Happened (Cause) Effect On Me My Part

Fears Inventory

Examine your fears:
  • What triggers this fear?
  • What's a more balanced perspective?
Example: Fear of failure | New projects | Mistakes are how I learn
Fear Trigger Balanced Perspective

Harms/Conduct

Where have you harmed yourself or others?
  • Be specific about what happened
  • Note any patterns you see
Example: Lied to partner | About finances | Avoiding difficult conversations
What Happened Details Pattern Noticed

Assets & Ideals

List your strengths and ideals you want to grow toward:
  • Positive qualities you possess
  • Values you want to embody
Example: Persistence | Stick with challenges | Respond with patience first
Strength Example Ideal to Grow Toward
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