Empowerment Twelve Steps
Created by Selena Fox in June, 1995
For use by Pagans in recovery from addictions who are in Twelve Step
based treatment programs
Step 1 We have recognized that we have given away personal
power by addiction
to substances or behaviors, that this has resulted in dysfunctional
living,
and that it is time to begin reclaiming our power and restoring balance
to ourselves and our lives.
Step 2 Came to acknowledge that the Divine Power within can
bring about
healing change and harmony.
Step 3 Chose to allow the Divine within of our own spiritual
path to be
the central guiding force in ourselves and our lives.
Step 4 Examined ourselves deeply and honestly on all
dimensions -- physical,
mental, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual.
Step 5 Acknowledged to the Divine, to our egos, and to at
least one ally
what is healthy and what is unhealthy in our bodies, thoughts,
emotions,
behaviors, and souls.
Step 6 Were ready for the Divine within to work
transformation to restore
balance to ourselves and our lives.
Step 7 Sincerely invited the Divine within to dispel barriers
to change
and to facilitate transformation.
Step 8 Made a list of all beings we have harmed, and became
willing to
make amends to them all.
Step 9 Made direct amends to such beings as much as possible,
except when
to do so would cause harm to them or others or make a difficult
situation
worse.
Step 10 Continued our process of self-examination,
acknowledging our strengths
as well as our problems, and promptly acknowledging our mistakes and
our
successes when they occurred.
Step 11 Sought through spiritual activities to strengthen our
relationship
with the Divine within and to allow this transpersonal dimension of
ourselves
to be the guiding force in our lives.
Step 12 Having had a spiritual rebirth as a result of this
process of healing
transformation, we continue our work with these principles and are
willing
to share our story with those who come to us in need.
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