I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you—right where you are.
Recovery turns our attention to the faithfulness of the 12-steps. Recovery is similar to a covenant, a formal, binding agreement or promise made by Recovery with us, establishing a relationship and defining mutual obligations.
Each time we partake in an activity of healing, Recovery reminds us that the foundation of our hope is not our strength and doesn’t come from an ability to remain steady. Our hope comes from the character of the 12-step process.
Recovery’s covenant reveals to us that he will never forget us. Recovery never grows tired of loving us. In a world of uncertainty, disappointment, and change, we can anchor our hope in the fact that the twelve steps remain constant. We don’t need to be affected by the world around us.
When we stop working on our Recovery program, we may become anxious, unfaithful, and scattered. When we get back on track, something within us stabilizes, and we find peace. We have to do the work of remembering. We see our lives differently and take a leap of faith.
Suppose we find it difficult to recall how Recovery helps us improve our health. Remember, the person in a support group who encourages us, we receive medication to stabilize our moods, a friend who is willing to listen to us, and doing a daily devotional. All this is evidence, and the 12-steps program keeps its word to us.
When has Recovery been faithful to you?
12 Steps of Recovery
Mental Wellness
1. We believe that recovery is possible. With courage and hope, we commit to overcoming the barriers that stand in our way.
2. We believe that a loving God—Higher Power will restore us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
3. We decrease our human desires to hear the voice of God—Higher Power in our lives.
4. We make a recovery plan after an honest reflection of our behavior.
5. We share our recovery plan with God—Higher Power, and other people who support us.
6. We surrender to God—Higher Power, our suffering, anger, resentments, and other emotions blocking our Recovery.
7. We accept Gods—Higher Powers unconditional love and compassion into our lives.
8. We connect with peers in Recovery and invite their presence into our lives.
9. We are imperfect human beings. Make amends to a person when necessary, then release shame, guilt, and other emotions getting in the way of our growth.
10. We continue to review our recovery plan and revise it when necessary.
11. We realize Recovery is not just an intention—but also an action. Through prayer, reflection, and mindfulness, we seek guidance from God—Higher Power, and people in our support network.
12. We are having a spiritual awakening as a result of our recovery. We are learning to love ourselves and practicing these steps in all of our affairs.
Adapted From 12 Steps of Alcoholics/Depressed Anonymous by Larry Winter Revised: 09/25
SuperHuman Being
Peace
Larry
Email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
website: https://superhumanbeing.net/