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tlcate


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Hello Family,

So I have had this idea rolling around in my head for quite some time.  I am getting ready to do my second round of the steps with my sponsor.  I have always had this urge to really get into some deep discussions here with my MIP family regarding the steps and learn what the people I spend so much virtual time with have to offer.

What do you think?  If I posted 1 post a month for each step, would others be interested in taking part?  I have already gone through the steps with a sponsor and sponsored.

I know there is a step board on MIP, but it is not frequented often.  I made this attempt after first joining MIP and it didn't really go anywhere.

Let me know what you think.  I only want to do this if we agree as a group to move forward.

Thanks so much!

Yours in recovery,

Tricia

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pineapple


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I'm only on step #3 and still working on #'s 1 and 2. Personally, I think it's a great idea. I'm curious what others think about this.

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Festfan


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I would really get a lot out of this idea. I don't have a sponsor yet as I am still "trying out" various meetings in my area and I haven't been formally working steps yet.  Or I haven't mastered step 1 yet ... either way.  

Great suggestion!

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hotrod


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Hi Tricia

Great Idea  I am in!!! 

My only meetings these days are Step meetings as I get the most out of this type of focused recovery.

This board is so very helpful and filled with great recovery, I think doing a Step/Traditon each month would work very well. 

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Sweet Stanley


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Count me in!!  I haven't been going to the F2F meetings. I would love to do the steps on line with you!!

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lizzakiss


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I am in, I think this is a great idea!!!!!!!

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Hi... put me down as one (softly) dissenting voice against the idea of step work on the mip discussion board.....

I guess I would hope for one of two things:

1. Why not resurrect/improve the already set-up step board on MIP, and do it there, inviting members?  See John's sticky near the top of the board - MIP already has such an area, it simply needs to be utilized better....

2. If you do decide to do it on the board, please at least insure that the step work posts are clearly identified, as I'd hope that those not participating will be able to continue on with "business as usual"...

My vote is to keep the message board as just that.....  There is definitely a place for step work, I'd just hope it's not specifically here.

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Tom


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tea2


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Hi Tricia,

Would it be an ongoing post that descends in the
order it was written? and my concern would be any
potential copyrighting.


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Iamhere


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I would love to have step discussions but do agree with Tom - would like to see it on the Step Work Board area...

Then it's where it would be of most value to members as well as others in need of help (who are not yet members)! 

Shout out with the results and decision!  Gr8 Idea!!

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hotrod


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Hi MIPS
I do l like the idea as outlined but agree with Tom that  it should be moved to the Step Board. 

Maybe a post on the main MIP Board each month reminding us what Step is being addressed on the Step Board would help me to remember to viist the other board.

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Festfan


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hotrod - that sounds like a good "middle ground" - keeping the info on the step board and put a reminder here.  I like it!!

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david62


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I believe that is exactly what the Step Work Board is for.  A reminder on this board what step is being worked on once a week, if there is no activity on the step board might be helpful.

David

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Iamhere


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That is a gr8 idea!!!  Thank you HotRod biggrin !!



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