Step 2 Basics
This is the main idea of Step 2 in the 12 Steps.
What is “coming to believe in a Power greater than ourselves that can restore us to sanity”?
Step 2 encourages belief in a Power greater than this.
What is ourselves?
Sharing your experience with Step 2 can help others feel this.
What is understood, supported, or less alone?
You don’t have to be _______ to work Step 2.
What is religious?
Reading AA literature, meditating, or praying can help with Step 2 by building this.
What is faith, hope, or belief?
Step 2 comes after this first step.
What is Step 1 – “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol/drugs”?
People in recovery can define their Higher Power in this way.
What is any way that feels spiritually meaningful or personal?
A person might struggle with Step 2 if they cannot do this.
What is believe in something beyond themselves?
Step 2 doesn’t mean giving up this.
What is personal responsibility?
Talking with a sponsor can help overcome this type of doubt.
What is resistance or fear?
Step 2 focuses on restoring this to a person’s life.
What is sanity or balance?
This is a common fear about accepting a Higher Power.
What is losing control or being forced to follow a religion?
Journaling about Step 2 can help track progress and recognize this.
What is growth, insight, or hope?
You’re not expected to fully ______ Step 2 immediately.
What is understand or accept?
This type of reflection encourages seeing your life before and after Step 2 work.
What is journaling or self-reflection?
Step 2 requires belief, not necessarily this.
What is understanding or fully comprehending?
Step 2 suggests that a Higher Power can help restore this part of life.
What is mental health, clarity, or sanity?
Step 2 encourages openness to learning from this source.
What is others’ experience, the group, or a Higher Power?
Step 2 is about belief, not what type of proof?
What is scientific or factual proof?
Attending meetings helps strengthen belief in a Higher Power through these.
What are stories, support, or shared experiences?
This is the process of moving from Step 1 to Step 2.
What is acceptance or surrender?
Examples of a Higher Power can include nature, a supportive community, or this.
What is God, spirituality, or a personal sense of purpose?
In group discussion, someone might describe how Step 2 impacted this aspect of their life.
What is their recovery, decision-making, or mental health?
Skepticism toward Step 2 is considered this in early recovery.
What is normal or expected?
Practicing Step 2 daily supports this ongoing process in recovery.
What is spiritual growth, acceptance, or maintenance of sobriety?