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Alternate Versions and Added Steps to the 12 Steps

Very interesting. I've never done NA myself as I don't agree with it. Will have a read of these more in depth xxxx
 
The Spiral Steps
1. We admitted that we had a problem and made the decision to reclaim our lives.
2. We came to believe that there was hope for healing, health and balance.
3. We now honor our connection with the divine, as we understand it, and we accept the process of change.
4. We make a searching, fearless and honest inventory of our behavior and beliefs. We consider their effect on our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves and their impact on our relations with others.
5. We admit to ourselves and to another human being what is both healthy and unhealthy in our lives and we make a daily commitment to heal ourselves in body, mind and spirit.
6. We are willing to seek our Highest Good and to grow both spiritually and emotionally.
7. We let go of dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors and we consciously welcome joy, love and peace into our lives.
8. We make a list of all beings we have harmed, including ourselves, and we become willing to make amends to them all.
9. We work to restore balance in our lives. We make direct amends to others wherever possible and we value and care for ourselves.
10. We continue to take personal inventory and promptly acknowledge both our mistakes and our achievements whenever they occur.
11. We continue to grow in compassion, strength and understanding. We learn to celebrate our lives and our connection to all living things.
12. Having had a spiritual and emotional awakening, we work to help others along the path and we practice these principles in all our affairs.
13. We seek to find our calling and to develop the will and the wisdom to follow it.
 
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I really like that version case.. nice work!! Im going to rename this thread alternate versions of the 12 steps and I would encourage anyone to add any serious versions and to also add any extra steps they think would help heal from or combat addiction.
 
It's from a Pagan 12 step group, I believe simply called the "Spiral Steps Group" if I recall correctly. Can't remember for sure one of my counselors at rehab printed them out for me when I was bitching about turning my will and my life over to a higher power. After reading that version I realized I could work the steps reworded any way I want and still get the same effect and I'm super grateful for that. :)
 
Out of these two, I really love the spiral steps. (Both are good, creative and to the point, but I like the 'less wordiness' of the spiral steps). Really gave me pause for thought that I can interpet the steps the way that works for me and GO! TY
 
^^ No problem RT that's why they're posted here!!! I'm thrilled that this has helped you see the steps in a new light and realize now that they can be worded whatever way works for you. That's what it took for me to become willing, and I'm so happy to have come to that realization.

Also it's worth noting that the only requirement for membership at all the major 12 step groups is a desire to stop using, nothing more. Meaning that you can attend meetings, and work the steps like this, and still be working the program. Hell depending on your area you may even find a sponsor who's chill with you working them through this lens.
 
never met a junkie who in their hearts didn't just want more dope (be sober< as much dope as one can do) following my heart isn't gonna help me stay clean
 
IMO if you still want to use drugs and view their use as something you are missing out on then nothing will be able to keep you clean.
 
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