12 Principles of Recovery - Roy K

12 Principles of Recovery presented by Roy K.

1. HONESTY – Fairness and straight forwardness of conduct: adherence to the facts.

2. HOPE – To expect with desire; something on which hopes are centered.

3. FAITH – Complete confidence; belief and trust.

4. COURAGE – Firmness of mind and will in the face of extreme difficulty; mental or moral strength to withstand fear.

5. INTEGRITY – The quality or state of being complete or undivided; soundness.

6. WILLINGNESS – Prompt to act or respond; accepted and done of choice or without reluctance.

7. HUMILITY – Not proud or haughty; not arrogant or assertive; a clear and concise understanding of what we are, followed by a sincere desire to become what we can be.

8. LOVE – Unselfish concern that freely accepts another in loyalty and seeks his good to hold dear.

9. DISCIPLINE – Training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character; to bring under control; to train or develop by instruction.

10. PATIENCE/PERSEVERANCE – Steadfast despite opposition or adversity; able or willing to bear; to persist in an understanding in spite of counter influences.

11. AWARENESS – Alive and alert; vigilance in observing.

12. SERVICE – A helpful act; contribution to the welfare of others; useful labor that does not produce a tangible commodity.