Step Twelve

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of working these steps, we tried to carry this message to compulsive overeaters and to practice these principles in all our affairs.  Step Twelve, Alcoholics Anonymous

Questions from the Contents page in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions:
Joy of living is the theme of the Twelfth Step.  Action its keyword.  Giving that asks no reward.  Love that has no price tag.  What is spiritual awakening?  A new state of consciousness and being is received as a free gift.  Readiness to receive gift lies in practice of Twelve Steps.  The magnificent reality.  Rewards of helping other alcoholics.  Kinds of Twelfth Step work.  Problems of Twelfth Step work.  What about the practice of these principles in all our affairs?  Monotony, pain, and calamity turned to good use by practice of Steps.  Difficulties of practice.  "Two-stepping".  Switch to "twelve-stepping" and demonstrations of faith.  Growing spiritually is the answer to our problems.  Placing spiritual growth first.  Domination and overdependence.  Putting our lives on give-and-take basis.  Dependence upon God necessary to recovery of alcoholics.  "Practicing these principles in all our affairs":  Domestic relations in AA.  Outlook upon material matters changes. So do feelings about personal importance.  Instincts restored to true purpose.  Understanding is key to right attitudes, right action key to good living.  

Reading Assignment:
Step Twelve - Read - Chapter 7 - Working with Others
Step Twelve - Page 106-1258 in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

A few questions for focus:
What has my awakening looked like?  Share examples of awakenings.
How do I contribute in Service to AA?
Do I practice the principles in all my affairs?

***This is not meant to substitute getting a sponsor***
***This is not meant to be a comprehensive Step***
***This is meant to be food for thought for me and if it helps you, then, "Thank You God"***