Recovery ABCs

[MajestyJo]

A is for Action. I have freedom of choice. I can choose to apply the spiritual principles of recovery to my life or I can choose to stay in my old patterns and habits. I can take action to change, but turning things over to my Higher Power or I can choose to try to FIX things on my own. My way didn't work. They got me to the doors of recovery. I don't want to go back out. Each day I start my day with the Serenity Prayer. Sometimes, the action I need to take is none at all, especially if it is about using and going back to my old ways of living.

Each day is a new beginning, so have a great one. The Steps I need to take are those that originated with AA.

Principles of the Twelve Steps

1. Honesty2. Hope3. Faith4. Courage5. Integrity6. Willingness7. Humility8. Brotherly Love9. Self Discipline10. Perseverance11. Ever Presence of God12. Service to Fellowman,

Principles of the Twelve Traditions

1. Unity2. Direction3. Recovery4. Understanding5. Sharing6. Simplicity7. Independence8. Selflessness9. Service10. Survival11. Self Reliance12. Humility

Principles of the Twelve Concepts

1. Responsibility2. Reliance3. Trust4. Participation5. Democracy6. Accountability7. Balance8. Consistency9. Vision10. Clarity11. Respect12. Spirituality