I don’t have to believe in the God of religions and their doctrines that were written by man. I can believe in a power greater, all knowing and all loving that has given us many different ways to live in many different languages. There are so many truths that slide from and through all these faiths. The 12 Steps is a God given path that works
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What, Exactly, Are Al‑Anon’s Spiritual Principles?
Early in my recovery, I’d hear members mention “the principles” in meetings. I would see references to “spiritual principles” in our Conference Approved Literature (CAL). I noticed that the Twelfth Step guides us to “practice these principles.” While members in my groups shared freely, I couldn’t seem to understand that there might be an underlying theme to each Legacy that could be considered a “principle.” What were these principles and where could I find them?
Humility
Am I ready for action? Am I prepared to surrender myself to God’s will and act as if I am who my Higher Power wants me to be? Can I do, be, and believe what my Higher Power wants me to do, be and believe? When I stop asking and thinking, and just listen, what I hear in reply is practice, practice, and practice some more.
There Is Always Something To Be Grateful For
Ten days ago, I left my home. It was suddenly no longer physically or emotionally safe for me to live in my own home. Unfortunately, the police were unable to remove my loved one from the home. When the glass door was broken and threats of physical violence were made, it was time to go.
Principles of Al-Anon through the 12 Steps
Study of these Steps is essential to progress in the Al-Anon program. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever his personal creed. In Al- Anon, we strive for an ever-deeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives.