The 12 Traditions are guidelines for getting along in groups whether it is an Al-Anon group, a family, a work environment or any other group of individuals. Here is a condensed version of the 12 Traditions.
12 Traditions
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?
Al-Anon’s 12 Traditions and Their Principles
These are Al-Anon’s 12 Traditions. These guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in Al-Anon groups and in the world-wide fellowship of Al-Anon as a whole.