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The Steps

April 10, 2018 by Kayce L.

Like a loud alarm clock, the First Step brings us to semi-consciousness—although at this point, we may not be sure whether we want to climb out of bed or maybe sleep for just five more minutes. The gentle hand shaking our shoulders as we apply the Second and Third Steps causes us to stand up, stretch, and yawn. We need to wipe the sleep from our eyes to write the Fourth Step and share our Fifth. But as we work the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Steps, we begin noticing a spring in our step and the start of a smile on our lips. Our spirits sing in the shower as we take the Tenth and Eleventh Steps. And then we practice the Twelfth, leaving the house in search of others to awaken.


8 Comments »

  1. Gayle R says:

    The Steps can ground us on the path of recovery!
    One Day At A Time. Be honest, open & willing to grow along spiritual lines. Progress, not perfection. Action.

  2. Korey M. says:

    As a suggested Program of Recovery, I have found only these set of Principles have served as the Good Orderly Direction to make possible a life of that I could of only dreamed of possible over the last 3,549 days of Practice – when I wake up tomorrow, I will take comfort in the fact that it will always be today.

    Thank you for this awesome application!

    • Thomas Cromer says:

      I am 6 years and 10 months today I thank god every day for my happiness I love the aa program it’s amazing!!!!!!!!

      • Thomas Cromer says:

        And I’m so happy my daughter now has come back in our life we are closer than ever god your awesome!!!!!!!

    • Jerry says:

      Yes they may have meant to be suggestive but they ” bloody ain’t” Words of my favorite speaker Micky Bush . Page 20 of Big book .. ” if your a alcoholic who wants to get over it you may already be asking what do I have to do ” ? Pg 30 book ” we HAD to fully concede to our inner most self that were alcoholic this is the first step in recovery ” ! We had to is not Suggestive. I’ll pick it up seven years in a few I just can’t believe how much better things of gotten in my life. Currently chair the big book meeting at my home group and it’s a great way to get back into our great book . Sobriety rocks , it’s the free buzz

  3. Joshua W. says:

    This is all so true I have to admit that I am still an alcoholic and can not do my day until I read and pray today. Thanks for this website app. It’s helping me to start my day off right. Today is my first day sober so God be with me.

  4. Rosey says:

    I’m coming up on 7 years and still feel new . Thanks to my God and AA I feel strong today and hope to continue working and learning one day at a time. God bless AA.

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