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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

12 steps plus


The 16 steps;









1)
We affirm we have the power to take charge of our lives
and stop being dependent on substances or other people for our
self-esteem and security.





Alternative: We admit/acknowledge we are
out of control with/powerless over ________ yet have the power to take
charge of our lives and stop being dependent on substances or other
people for our self-esteem and security.



2)
We come to believe that God/Goddess/Universe/Great
Spirit/Higher Power awakens the healing wisdom within us when we open
ourselves to the power.



3)
We make a decision to become our authentic selves and
trust in the healing power of the truth.



4)
We examine our beliefs, addictions and dependent
behavior in the context of living in a hierarchical, patriarchal
culture.



5)
We share with another person and the Universe all those
things inside of us for which we feel shame and guilt.



6)
We affirm and enjoy our intelligence, strengths and
creativity, remembering not to hide these qualities from ourselves and
others.



7)
We become willing to let go of shame, guilt, and any
behavior that keeps us from loving ourselves and others.



8)
We make a list of people we have harmed and people who
have harmed us, and take steps to clear out negative energy by making
amends and sharing our grievances in a respectful way.



9)
We express love and gratitude to others and increasingly
appreciate the wonder of life and the blessings we do have.



10)
We learn to trust our reality and daily affirm that we
see what we see, we know what we know and we feel what we feel.



11)
We promptly admit to mistakes and make amends when
appropriate, but we do not say we are sorry for things we have not done
and we do not cover up, analyze, or take responsibility for the
shortcomings of others.



12)
We seek out situations, jobs, and people who affirm our
intelligence, perceptions and self-worth and avoid situations or people
who are hurtful, harmful, or demeaning to us.



13)
We take steps to heal our physical bodies, organize our
lives, reduce stress, and have fun.



14)
We seek to find our inward calling, and develop the will
and wisdom to follow it.



15)
We accept the ups and downs of life as natural events
that can be used as lessons for our growth.

16)





We grow in awareness that we are sacred beings,
interrelated with all living things, and we contribute to restoring
peace and balance on the planet.



I am impressed by this list of steps.
just as i posted in my keys to recovery,
the acceptance of powerlessness can be
counterproductive and conducive to relapse.

these steps reinforce our attributes and affirm
our ability to take charge of our recovery.
these steps are being used in hundreds of
groups and some rehabs throughout the country.

the diversity of folks and complexity of
addiction today, calls for augmentation
to the traditional 12 step recovery.


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1 comments:

Shadow said...

that's a really good list!

 
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