Models of the Twelve Steps
Grade school through high school
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| 1 | "Admitted we were powerless" is the first great lesson we have to learn. Everything else depends on this admission. The consequence of admitting powerlessness is that we give up our addictive behavior, whether it is a substance or a pleasurable activity that has become our god. |
| 2 | We "come to believe that a Power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity." It is healthy to admit that we are insane; it is insane to deny the evidence that reveals we are sick and in need of a doctor. |
| 3 | "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him." Angels can do this in a single moment. We are not angels. The third step is like signing a mortgage. Payments must be made regularly in order to remain in the house in which we live. |
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Game board
- Monopoly goes around in circles
- Others "first to the end wins"
Flight of stairs
(front of Dr. Bob's house)
Clock face
Arch of Freedom
(3rd step?)
God steps
First things first
Gas in the tank, breathing, eating
Beginner's waltz
1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3
- I can't.
- He can.
- I'll let him.
Inventory Steps
- 10: [4..9]
Helper steps
Practical Principles
Chess moves, basketball moves, tennis, football, soccer ...
"Principles we practice in all our affairs"
Dr Bob's summary
- Trust God
- Clean house
- Help others
Not a self-help program!
The Twelve Steps are a GOD-help-me-help-others program.