I have heard this debat at least a thousand times in my recovery. The question; Why do I need to kneel when doing the third step? I've heard most of the arguements from, It brings up issues of past abuse to I am a person of dignity since coming into recovery it demeans me to Kneel. I kneel to no one.
To me it is a resounding yes for kneeling in when doing the third step < Especially if it is your first time doing step three. For a number of reasons First off you are not kneeling to no one but to the God "of your understanding. In kneeling we our showing surrender and submission to a power greater than self. It is also a sign of fealty. Which should say it all. A Fealty to the God of my own choosing. If I cannot kneel to the God of my own choosing then maybe their is still EGO left running the show Or is it that I truly have not conceded to my innermost self that I am truly powerless. And have I trult come to believe in a power greater than self If I have a real problem in kneeling to the God of my own understanding have I honestly completely accepted and truly done Step 1 or Step 2.
