Step 12 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. There are three parts to the Twelfth Step: a) Having had a spiritual awakening as theresult of the first eleven Steps. (An explanation of the Spiritual Experience can be found on page 569, Appendix II.) b) Carrying this message to other alcoholics. c) And to practice the principles of the first eleven Steps. If you’ve had the Spiritual Awakening as the result of taking the actions in Steps one through eleven, then you’re ready to carry our lifesaving and life-changing message to others. Let’s concentrate on carrying this message to other alcoholics as the basis of our discussion of Step Chapter 7 of the Big Book tells us exactly how to make a Twelve Step call. Here are some of the main points it describes. We suggest you read the chapter in its entirety and discuss its contents with you sponsor or other members of your group.
