Having learned the lesson of compassion in the previous step of Communion, we now cross the bridge from ego to soul. In the 5th step of Sovereignty, the ego “shakes hands” with the soul and finds its own authenticity. We return from our step four adventures away from the tribe. Having discovered our own values and beliefs, we now come home–to ourselves and to our relationships with others. We’ve learned to allow others to be who they are, and we’ve given ourselves permission to be who we are. In step five of Sovereignty, it’s time for us to not only build our life, but to do so on a more meaningful level.