Step by Step
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023
Today, the “spiritual awakening” in Step 12, the culmination of fierce and thorough practice of the previous 11 Steps and its mandate to be effective carriers of the Program’s message. There is no single definition of spiritual awakening for it is as unique to the individual as his or her recovery Program. But, in general, if I can say honestly that I no longer schedule my day around drinking and don’t want to, if I can say I am healthier mentally and emotionally by weakening those character flaws that fueled my drinking, if I can say in honesty that I want to help the alcoholic who still drinks, if I can admit that my will is self-will run riot and that the will of a wiser and stronger Higher Power must be my guide — then, and only possibly then — can I say I have undergone the awakening of a “new” and healthier character than the one that prevailed in my drinking days. On the other hand, if I can say honestly I have not undergone a fundamental change in character, emotion and morality, I best backtrack to the very beginning, to Step One: “Admitted (I am) powerless …” And our common journey continues. Step by step. — Chris M., 2023
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