12 PRINCIPLES OF AA

Understanding the 12 Principles of Alcoholics Anonymous

The 12 Principles of AA directly relate to the 12 steps of AA and have deepened my process of recovery, opening the door to an even better relationship with God and my fellows.

As I continue my journey to transcend my addictions it’s all about putting principles into practice. In life we find that ‘practice makes perfect’, but for those of us in recovery, it’s all about progress, not perfection.

How the principles are understood and applied is a personal experience; for me, they clear a path to freedom as I continue to surrender with commitment and perseverance, receiving the grace by which to do it.

Below is my understanding of the 12 principles of AA, and a little experience on how to practice the principles every day:

• Principle 1

• Principle 2

• Principle 3

• Principle 4

• Principle 5

• Principle 6

• Principle 7

• Principle 8

• Principle 9

• Principle 10

• Principle 11

• Principle 12