Our leaders are but trusted servants they do not govern.
#12 step spiritual principles free
Though the language of the Twelve Steps may be off putting to the nonbeliever, it is good to remember that the steps are only suggested and each AA member is free to adapt and interpret the steps in a way that is meaningful to them. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous written in 1939 were based on spiritual principles common not only to many religions but also in keeping with the ethical principles of a humanist.Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.AA, as such, ought never be organized but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.Every AA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.An AA group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the AA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.Each group has but one primary purpose: to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole.The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.Our leaders are but trusted servants they do not govern. For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority-a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience.
Our common welfare should come first personal recovery depends upon AA unity.