Step 12: Assessing Spiritual Awakening

Through doubt we arrive at the question. By seeking, we come to truth.

Step 12 says, “Through these steps we achieved spiritual awakening and we seek to carry this message to other addicts and practice these principles in all our affairs.” When we proceed to Step 12 , the first thing to do is to identify the first part of the step language, “Spiritual awakening was achieved as a result of these steps.” By the time we reach step 12, we may have had some kind of spiritual awakening. If you think you haven’t, take a quick inventory. As yourself:

• Have I stopped my addictive behavior?
• Am I interacting with family, bosses, coworkers, neighbors, and others in healthier ways?
• Do I feel better about myself and my place in the world?
• Am I more accepting of others?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then you have indeed had a spiritual awakening.

today’s task
Evaluate the depth and significance of your spiritual awakening.