I hope wherever you are, you know that Recovery is with you—right where you are.
The 12 Steps of Recovery are not just about learning new techniques. They are about prayer or reflection, and opening our hearts and souls to growth. Through them, we receive gentle nudges that help us discern how to live our lives with purpose and peace.
Recently, during my prayer time, I sensed a quiet voice telling me to go deeper into my Recovery. I waited and listened for confirmation from others, wondering what this could mean. Now I see that it began four years ago when I started writing daily devotionals—one each day until I had written 365. Friends encouraged me to share them, and that’s how my second book came to life.
Early next year, my next book will be published: Daily Devotional – 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery.
How do you hear the voice of God—or your Higher Power? How do you know when it comes from your heart? Learning to recognize this voice takes time and discernment.
Once we hear it, we must ask: How do I live out this message? What is being asked of me? How can I keep my hands and heart open?
This is the journey of discerning the voice of Recovery. I invite you to go deeper with me. It’s in this sacred place of openness that we discover healing, peace, and the strength to live fully.
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/