Twelve Step recovery initially appealed to us because we wanted someone close to get sober. We thought that if we could do our part right, the other person would get sober. And we are learning our part: We have made concrete changes in how we think and what we do. However, the drinker may still be drinking. Recovery can change only us, not them.
Living
according to Twelve Step principles gives us a fresh perspective on
life. Very few situations baffle us now. We have learned how to get
quiet so we can hear our inner guide.
We have learned to trust sponsors
whose programs we admire. We have learned that it’s not up to us to take
charge of anyone else’s life. Best of all, we have learned that all is
well. No longer do we feel overwhelming hopelessness. Having hope for
our lives makes each day full of promise.
I
can be certain that every moment of this day will bless me in some way.
Twelve Step principles will help me gain a fresh perspective.
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