Step Two: “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.”
In Step One, you admitted you are powerless over using and that your life has become unmanageable. You learned that you’re not a bad person and that you don’t have to be alone anymore. It takes courage to take that First Step. Give yourself credit for what you’ve just done. You deserve it!
In Step Two, you are learning to see addiction as a spiritual problem that requires a spiritual solution. This means you need the help of others; you don’t have all the answers. To succeed in lifelong recovery, you will need to find a loving, guiding power you can trust. You can define your Higher Power however you want. A belief in God or religion is not necessary.
Action for the Day
Write down a few words that describe your Higher Power. If you have trouble asking for help, you may be resisting the idea that a Higher Power can help you. If you don’t have an idea of a Higher Power, write about who or what you trust or have faith in.
Thought for the Day
“Step Two opens a vista of new hope, when based on willingness and faith.”
The Little Red Book