The Steps are given to us for personal recovery. As we work the Steps daily, to clear away the debris that gets in the way of our recovery, the very principles become a part of us.
Each Step has a Spiritual Principle associated with it.
As our 12th Step states, “having had a Spiritual awakening as a result of these Steps”, all of these Principles can become a part of us by living…practising the Steps.
Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Self-Discipline, Love, Perseverance, Spiritual Awakening, and Service.
Below you will find Experience, Strength and Hope (ESH) that members have submitted about these Principles.
| SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES OF THE STEPS |
|---|
| 1. Honesty |
| 2. Hope |
| 3. Faith |
| 4. Courage |
| 5. Integrity |
| 6. Responsibility |
| 7. Humility |
| 8. Delegation |
| 9. Love |
| 10. Perseverance |
| 11. Spiritual Awareness |
| 12. Service |