The North was known as who during the civil war
Who is the Union
This step is really about courage to honestly look at ourselves. Take a look at how our behavior has become warped to justify our continued behavior. We are here to take an honest assessment of ourselves. Looking at causes and conditions of our alcoholic behavior can be scary.
What is Step 4 - COURAGE
I admitted that my life became unmanageable, however, do I have to admit that I am an alcoholic and drug addict?
What is step 1
Now that we have accomplished an inventory of the good and not so good aspects of our character and behavior, are we willing to change them? All of them? The important part in this 12 step principle is the willingness to let go of old behaviors and rely on our Higher Power.
What is STEP 6 - WILLINGNESS
I made an apology to my Aunt May for the money I stole from her. I also set up a payment plan to pay her back.
What is Step 9
Having experienced a psychic change that keeps us sober one day at a time, we are empowered to demonstrate the new principles by which we live. We remain in action in our daily life through example. We seek out and are available to help others in need. We continue to carry the message of hope and recovery. We strive to help wherever we can even in the smallest, simple tasks of life.
What is STEP 12 - SERVICE
This step suggests that we continue to improve our conscious contact with our Higher Power, so we tap into that power through prayer and meditation. We become cognizant of the blessings we are receiving in our new life. We are learning to notice His handiwork in all aspects of our lives.
What is STEP 11 - SPIRITUAL AWARENESS/GOD CONSCIOUSNESS
This decision step, to go on with the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, asks that we step out on faith. It is only a matter of being willing to believe. Through the process of the 12 steps, that belief turns into faith. We carry this faith into the rest of the steps by being willing to believe. We must begin to have faith it will work.
What is STEP 3 - FAITH