There are moments in my life when it takes everything within me not to become anxious and believe something awful is going to happen in my life. The 12 steps of Recovery calm the turmoil and live within me, I have no need to think I will fall off a cliff. The same power that a mountain climber uses to reach the summit is available to me in Recovery.
The 12 steps are a roadmap to peace during the rocky moments of my life. The steps provide the power I need to address the uncertainties and achieve radical solutions. My heart will be bold, realize I do not need to be perfect, be present in my life circumstances, and Recover.
Recovery speaks to the dangers of a treacherous climb up a steep mountain in my soul to be at peace, and my heart knows what I can do to bring order to my life. I rely on the 12 steps for my roadmap to peace.
12 Steps to Health
- We dedicate ourselves to a lifestyle of Recovery; our lives have purpose and meaning.
- We believe a Power greater than ourselves is the path to hope, healing, and health.
- We choose to contemplate daily, how faith in our Higher Power and Recovery Community can bring us peace.
- We choose to educate ourselves and find the courage to strive for the highest level of health and well-being.
- We communicate our Plan of Recovery with our Higher Power, with ourselves, and with another human being.
- We allow our Higher Power to be the lighthouse in our lives.
- We humbly ask our Higher Power to reveal his unconditional love and ongoing presence within us.
- We acknowledge our behaviors have impacted our relationships. We list those affected by our behavior and whenever possible become willing to reconcile or thank them for their support during a relapse or mental health crisis.
- We seek mutual reconciliation for a harmful action we committed and seek forgiveness from those we harmed or were impacted by our behavior. Then, let go of our shame because it no longer serves a purpose in our lives, we understand we were designed because we are loved and to be in relationships with other people.
- We continually review our Plan of Recovery with our Higher Power, support team, and those we trust.
- We come to recognize our shortcomings during recovery, while discovering our Higher Power is the source of our strength and mercy, we learn to rely on our Higher Power for the courage to heal through prayer, reflection, mindfulness, and when necessary seek professional support.
- We gain insight into our recovery through our Higher Power as we model these steps, and share our journey toward hope, healing, and health with people.
Adapted From 12 Steps of Alcoholic/Depressed Anonymous by Larry Winter and Collene Spaeth
Revised: 6/5/20
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing
website: https://superhumanbeing.net