Name: Lesson 19 Crossroads
Start: 2025-09-11T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 3595 Berea Rd, Richmond, KY 40475, Richmond, KY

Lesson 19 Crossroads
Celebrate Recovery Lesson 19, titled "Crossroads," marks a significant point in the recovery journey where participants reflect on the progress made and the ongoing need for continued effort. This lesson introduces Step 10, which is often referred to as a "Daily Maintenance" step, emphasizing that recovery is a lifelong process requiring daily commitment. The lesson's acrostic, TEN, outlines three key components: Take time to do a daily inventory, Evaluate the good and the bad, and Need to admit our wrongs promptly.
The daily inventory involves a balanced review of the day's actions, acknowledging both positive deeds and areas where one may have fallen short, such as hurting others or failing to keep promises. This practice is likened to a business reviewing its books regularly to maintain financial health, ensuring issues are not overlooked. The goal is to maintain a balanced perspective, avoiding the pitfalls of focusing solely on the negative or the positive.
A crucial aspect of Step 10 is the prompt admission of wrongs when they are recognized. The lesson uses the metaphor of weeds in a garden: addressing issues immediately is easier and less damaging than allowing them to grow and entangle with other aspects of life. While immediate amends are not always advisable, especially if emotions are high, delaying them can lead to increased damage and the development of resentment. The process of making amends is seen as essential for preserving relationships and personal peace.
This lesson also connects to Principle 7, which calls for reserving daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer to know His will and gain the power to follow it. The lesson encourages participants to begin a daily journal to identify recurring patterns and issues, sharing these insights with a sponsor or accountability partner to develop an action plan for overcoming challenges. The Crossroads lesson signifies a transition from the foundational work of the earlier steps to the ongoing practice of maintaining recovery, ensuring that the progress achieved is sustained.