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.