Step Work

Noni · Noni

What do you believe are your major strengths? Patience; able to help others who are truly in need; able to help others to are sick/dying with love, empathy and compassion; able to know when young children are lying; able to complete projects that I start; able to b...

liza · liza

I am anxiously waiting to start the steps, have been waiting patiently for it to start over, from step one. I will check back periodically in the next seven days, I am soooooo looking forward to beginning. LizaLou

dot · dot

Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. 1. Have I experienced a spiritual awakening? Describe. 2. What is the difference between carrying the message and givin...

Vicky R · Vicky R

From: Just For Today Card (copyright 1972 , by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) “ Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself , and relax. During this half hour , sometime ,...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Happy Mother's Day to all! and a happy day to all those that make us to be mothers! kids and fathers. I had an amazing spiritual awakening last yesterday at a special charismatic retreat. I went into it feeling down and in need, and came out feeling totally amazed at how God 'ent...

barbara · barbara

Do you read a 12step book, make comments, think through your own life and then tell a sponsor? Do you also read other materials like Courage to Change? Once you realize what needs work do you then read and talk about more on that subject? How do YOU do it?

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I really needed to reread Step 12 at this time. I've read the AA one more recently, but haven't read the ACoA one in a long time. That one emphasizes the growth that happens but is never completed, and how it is often trials that are the moments of opportunity for further Step work and growth. Also, how imp...

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Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. From: Paths to Recovery pg 119 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written pe...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

(I just realized that there is still Step 12 to do on this cycle, and I will do that,, but then see below) It is light later now, and warmer, and I spend more time outside.. out and about. I am going to take some time off from my computer, only doing the research and writing of a book I am workin...

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Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditaion to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 110 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use...

magsems · magsems

Help! I am not good at computers, could someone help me figure out to use this to work the 12 steps on line?!

julius66 · julius66

Good morning to all. In 2002 my NJ RN license was suspended for 2 years because of my addiction. Technically, my suspention period ended as of January 2005. I petitioned the NJ Board of Nursing for reinstatement of my professional license and submitted all of the required records a...

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Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. 1. Am I willing to try prayer and meditation today? 2. What personal experiences can I draw on to help...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children' "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out" ... Our relationship with our Higher Power is our most imprtant asset, and i...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'sober transitions' Step Eleven "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." Prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious cont...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Step Ten "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." "A continuous look at our assets and liabilities, and a real desire to learn and grow by this means, are necessities for us. We alcoholics have learned this the hard way. More experienced people, of course...

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Tenth Step - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. 1. What means of taking personal inventory is comfortable for me? 2. Did I get myself involved in any situation today I had no business being in? 3. What positive traits did I exibit today? ...

Candace · Candace

I admit I am powerless over drinking and that my life has become unmanageable because of it. I admit I am powerless over other people's decisions, the only power I have is on my own life and the choices I am to make and not to impose them over anyone else. I admit that I am fearful over being pow...

sweetpea · sweetpea

I have a teenage daughter who is drinking. Who would have thought? Me an alcoholic and all. I have been in the program of recovery three months now and my daughter has been coming home more often drunk. Today I let my anger get the best of me. Now she is out there already started...

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Step Ten - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg. 63-64. (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquar...

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	Step four share (Preview) What do you believe are your major strengths? Patience; able to help others who are truly in need; able to help others to are sick/dying with love, empathy and compassion; able to know when young children are lying; able to complete projects that I start; able to b...	Noni	1	1601	May 24, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Almost there, (Preview) I am anxiously waiting to start the steps, have been waiting patiently for it to start over, from step one. I will check back periodically in the next seven days, I am soooooo looking forward to beginning. LizaLou	liza	2	1117	May 20, 2006 by lkthwnd
	Step Twelve Questionns (Preview) Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. 1. Have I experienced a spiritual awakening? Describe. 2. What is the difference between carrying the message and givin...	dot	1	1125	May 18, 2006 by Vicky R
	step 12 Alanon (Preview) From: Just For Today Card (copyright 1972 , by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) “ Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself , and relax. During this half hour , sometime ,...	Vicky R	1	998	May 16, 2006 by kent_s
	Happy Mother's Day! (Preview) *Happy Mother's Day to all! and a happy day to all those that make us to be mothers! kids and fathers.* *I had an amazing spiritual awakening last yesterday at a special charismatic retreat. I went into it feeling down and in need, and came out feeling totally amazed at how God 'ent...*	amanda2u2	0	1060	May 14, 2006 by amanda2u2
	how do YOU "work the steps"? alanon (Preview) Do you read a 12step book, make comments, think through your own life and then tell a sponsor? Do you also read other materials like Courage to Change? Once you realize what needs work do you then read and talk about more on that subject? How do YOU do it?	barbara	2	3795	May 12, 2006 by Sandy W
	share on Step 12 (Preview) I really needed to reread Step 12 at this time. I've read the AA one more recently, but haven't read the ACoA one in a long time. That one emphasizes the growth that happens but is never completed, and how it is often trials that are the moments of opportunity for further Step work and growth. Also, how imp...	amanda2u2	0	1087	May 10, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step Twelve Al-Anon (Preview) Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. From: Paths to Recovery pg 119 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written pe...	dot	2	1600	May 7, 2006 by Vicky R
	have a good summer (Preview) *(I just realized that there is still Step 12 to do on this cycle, and I will do that,, but then see below)* *It is light later now, and warmer, and I spend more time outside.. out and about. I am going to take some time off from my computer, only doing the research and writing of a book I am workin...*	amanda2u2	3	953	May 7, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step Eleven Al-Anon (Preview) Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditaion to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 110 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use...	dot	6	1349	May 6, 2006 by dot
	how do I work the 12 steps on line? (Preview) Help! I am not good at computers, could someone help me figure out to use this to work the 12 steps on line?!	magsems	4	1096	May 6, 2006 by dot
	meetings online (Preview) Good morning to all. In 2002 my NJ RN license was suspended for 2 years because of my addiction. Technically, my suspention period ended as of January 2005. I petitioned the NJ Board of Nursing for reinstatement of my professional license and submitted all of the required records a...	julius66	2	1046	May 6, 2006 by dot
	Step Eleven questions (Preview) Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. 1. Am I willing to try prayer and meditation today? 2. What personal experiences can I draw on to help...	dot	0	1008	May 6, 2006 by dot
	Step 11 - ACoA (Preview) from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children' "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out" ... Our relationship with our Higher Power is our most imprtant asset, and i...	amanda2u2	0	1188	Apr 29, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step 11 - AA (Preview) from 'sober transitions' Step Eleven "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." Prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious cont...	amanda2u2	0	2052	Apr 28, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step 10 - AA (Preview) Step Ten "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." "A continuous look at our assets and liabilities, and a real desire to learn and grow by this means, are necessities for us. We alcoholics have learned this the hard way. More experienced people, of course...	amanda2u2	0	1094	Apr 17, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Tenth Step Questions (Preview) Tenth Step - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. 1. What means of taking personal inventory is comfortable for me? 2. Did I get myself involved in any situation today I had no business being in? 3. What positive traits did I exibit today? ...	dot	0	1379	Apr 16, 2006 by dot
	Step 1 (Preview) I admit I am powerless over drinking and that my life has become unmanageable because of it. I admit I am powerless over other people's decisions, the only power I have is on my own life and the choices I am to make and not to impose them over anyone else. I admit that I am fearful over being pow...	Candace	3	1126	Apr 16, 2006 by Candace
	Teenage Drinking (Preview) I have a teenage daughter who is drinking. Who would have thought? Me an alcoholic and all. I have been in the program of recovery three months now and my daughter has been coming home more often drunk. Today I let my anger get the best of me. Now she is out there already started...	sweetpea	0	844	Apr 15, 2006 by sweetpea
	Step Ten Al-Anon (Preview) Step Ten - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg. 63-64. (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquar...	dot	3	1125	Apr 14, 2006 by dot
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