Step 12

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

1. Primary principle(s): service, love, sobriety, sacrifice, helpfulness, responsibility
2. Other principles: self-discovery, self-sacrifice, humility, spirituality,  generosity, good nature, willingness, open mindedness, integrity

Readings:

• Big Book - pp. 89-103
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - pp.
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• “Editorial:” - October, 1946 AA Grapevine

People often confuse that the work of the program of AA is contained in the 12 Steps of recovery.  In my opinion, the  12 steps of our program of recovery are what prepare us for a life of usefulness doing the work of AA: carrying this message to alcoholics and practicing these principles in all our affairs.