We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight, destined for alcoholism. We need it to ensure that the doors of the halls of A.A. never have locks on them, so that all people for all time who have an alcoholic problem may enter these halls unasked and feel welcome.

A 12th step call is an important part of the recovery process for many. Generally, an individual or group sits or speaks with somebody suffering from alcoholism in order to help them find recovery. A member of the twelve-step community volunteers to either speak to the struggling individual or meet with them in person.

The concepts summarize the hard-won experience of our fellowship’s first forty years with such things as responsibility, authority, delegation, leadership, accountability, spiritual guidance, participation, communication, open-mindedness, fairness, and finances.

Tradition 12 means that the principles of the 12-step program should be put first, not anyone’s personal opinion. Althea notes that it is tempting to deviate from the principles when someone you care about and respect is hurting.

The Traditions are a way for the groups within a Twelve Step fellowship to keep from destroying themselves. The Steps were a way to reduce our egos such that God could be present in our lives. The violation of these Traditions is a clear indicator that our egos are beginning to re-assert themselves.

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Tradition 3 – The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. Tradition 3 – The relatives of alcoholics, when gathered together for mutual aid, may call themselves an Al-Anon Family Group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.

• STEPS, TRADITIONS & CONCEPTS OF OA SERVICE, & THEIR. PRINCIPLES.
• HONESTY (step 1) HOPE (step 2)
• FAITH (step 3) COURAGE (step 4)
• INTEGRITY (step 5) WILLINGNESS (step 6)
• HUMILITY (step 7)
• LOVE FOR OTHERS (step 9)
• SPIRITUAL AWARENESS/SPIRITUALITY (step 11 & tradition 12)
• UNITY (tradition 1 & concept 1)

The Three Legacies of AA are: recovery, unity and service.

• The suggestions for recovery are the Twelve Steps;
• The suggestions for achieving unity are the Twelve Traditions;
• The suggestions for service are described in Twelve Concepts for World Service, The AA Service Manual and Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age.

The Concepts are an interpretation of A.A.’s world service structure as it emerged through A.A.’s early history and experience. The short form of the Concepts reads: Final responsibility and ultimate authority for A.A. world services should always reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.

10 Spiritual Principles to Heal Your Life

1. Acceptance. Acceptance is about acknowledging and come to terms with the reality of a given situation.
2. Open-Mindedness. Open-mindedness means being respectful of and receptive to new and different possibilities.
3. Gratitude.
4. Humility.
5. Patience.
6. Integrity.
7. Faith.
8. Service.

Spirituality is about seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than yourself, which can result in positive emotions, such as peace, awe, contentment, gratitude, and acceptance.

Here are six simple ways to set yourself up for a spiritual awakening:

1. Declutter! Start by making room!
2. Examine your beliefs. Be conscious of and intentional about what you believe.
3. Expand your mind. Explore new ideas and differing beliefs.
4. Go outside.
5. Take care of yourself.
6. Learn to let go.

8 Ways to Discover Your Spiritual Side

1. Set your intention. The first step in establishing a spiritual practice is acknowledging that you actually want one in the first place.
2. Feed your mind.
3. Be still every day.
4. Don’t neglect your meat suit.
5. Approach your practice with playfulness.
6. Watch for signs.
7. Connect with your tribe.
8. Experiment.

Seven Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Health

1. Explore your spiritual core. By exploring your spiritual core, you are simply asking yourself questions about the person you are and your meaning.
2. Look for deeper meanings.
3. Get it out.
4. Try yoga.
5. Travel.
6. Think positively.
7. Take time to meditate.