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Step Two Introduction - soloadmin - 04-14-2025
Revised Step 2
"We came to believe that aid and guidance from inspirational Source(s) of our own understanding, combined with evidence-based strategies and peer support, could lead to lasting recovery."
? Meaning and Breakdown
This revision reinterprets AA’s original Step 2:
"Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity."
Let’s break it down:
✅ "We came to believe..."
- Belief is a journey, not a requirement.
- You don’t need to have certainty — just openness.
How to do it: Stay curious. Let hope in, even if it’s small or uncertain.
✅ "...that aid and guidance from inspirational Source(s) of our own understanding..."
- You define what "inspiration" means: nature, spirit, higher self, love, science, ancestors — anything that uplifts and guides you.
How to do it: Ask: What gives me strength? What do I trust when I’m in pain?
✅ "...combined with evidence-based strategies and peer support..."
- You don’t have to choose between science and spirituality — use both.
- Therapy, mutual aid, and tools grounded in real-world results are part of recovery.
How to do it: Seek out groups, resources, and approaches that resonate with you and are proven to help.
✅ "...could lead to lasting recovery."
- No promises — just possibility.
- You’re building a foundation of trust in something greater than your addiction.
How to do it: Visualize a future where you’re free. Let that vision guide you.
? How to Practice This Step
- Define Your Sources: What lifts you when you're down? What do you feel connected to?
- Use Practical Tools: CBT, support groups, mindfulness — recovery is built with actions.
- Join a Community: Healing is relational. Find peers who understand and support you.
- Stay Curious: Doubt is okay. This is about growth, not perfection.
- Track Belief: Notice when something feels right, or helps — that’s your belief forming.
⚠️ Key Insights
- Define Your Own Inspiration: No dogma required. You choose what guides you.
- Use Both Spirit and Science: You can be rational and spiritual. Use every tool available.
- Growth Is Gradual: Don’t rush it. Belief develops like trust — over time.
❤️ Final Thought
This step invites you to rediscover hope. It’s not about instant faith — it’s about starting to believe recovery is possible. Whether your Source is divine, earthly, or internal, it can guide you back to wholeness. Just begin.