Principles of the Steps

[caressa]

The more I used the principles in my daily life, the more I learned to live life on life's terms. AA is a program meant for alcoholic's but the principles behind it is used in many other programs.

Looking at the Principles Of The Steps,

1. Admission of powerlessness. / Honesty
2. Reliance on a Higher Power. / Hope
3. Total surrender to God. / Faith
4. Moral inventory. / Courage
5. Admission of the exact nature of our wrongs. / Integrity
6. Commitment to total change. / Willingness
7. Prayer for wholeness. / Humilty
8. Total willingness to amend. / Brotherly Love
9. Making amends where possible. / Reconcilation
10. Continuing inventory. /Perserverance
11. Prayer meditation, leading to improved conscious contact with God. / Awareness of God
12. Spiritual awakening, carrying the message and practicing the principles in all our affairs. / Service.


Originally posted at Recovery Inn

[caressa]

The list of principles that I had were different than these.

Step One - Honesty, Surrender and Acceptance
Step Two - Open-mindedness/Hope
Step Three - Willingness

They work when you apply them.

[majestyjo]

Don't think principles are talked about enough. They are what helps us to change, grow, and heal.

[caressa222]

Practice these principles in all our affairs.