The 2 nd Step – Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Rising from rock bottom is not easy. Not only are we confronted with staying away from a drink but we also face the need to change our thinking too. After admitting we were alcoholics, we arrive at the 2nd Step. Step 2 is the bridge of hope from a hopeless condition to the promise of a new life. To take this step we are only required to believe. Belief is the key word! It’s the beginning of change. This was a bit tricky for me. I saw the 2 nd Step not only telling me to believe in a Higher Power*, but to also admit that I was insane. My willingness to believe took a heavy stumble when it came to seeing anything positive for myself. In the beginning all I believed in was f...
Reflections on Sobriety, Spirituality, and Life on the Path of Recovery