Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Step Twelve
=
There is no such thing as a failed Twelfth Step call. Even if our prospect doesnt get clean, we have accomplished two purposes. We have planted the seed of recovery in the mind of the addict with whom we have shared our experience, strength, and hope. And we ourselves have stayed clean another day. Rarely does a recovering addict leave a Twelve Step call with anything but a deep dose of gratitude.
Sometimes we are practicing the Twelfth Step without realizing it. When our co-workers or other acquaintances know some of our history and see what kind of person we are today, they know where to go when they have a friend or loved one in need of our help. We are often the best attraction that NA has to offer!
For many addicts, the Twelfth Step is the cornerstone of recovery. We truly believe that we can only keep what we have by giving it away. The paradox of the Twelfth Step is evident, for in giving, we receive.
=
Just for today: I will remember that I am a living example of the Twelfth Step. I cannot fail when I try to carry the message to another addict.
We can carry the message we can't carry the addict. It is easy to say but sometimes hard to remember, when our hearts want to see people we have grown to love stay clean. When I get to know someone through H&I for example, I can only pray for the seeed to be planted.
Yup like how it also says ,steps lead to a spiritual awakening evidenced by changes in our lives,changes make us better able to carry the message of recovery and hope to the addict,however"it is meaningless"unless we LIVE IT.As we live it our lives and our actions gve it more meaning than our words or literature ever could!! Amen to that..dont talk it,walk it.............r
__________________
Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
r
