“Humbly ask God to remove our shortcomings.”

“Make a list of all persons harmed and become willing to make amends.”

“Make direct amends wherever possible, except when it would cause harm.”

“Continue personal inventory and promptly admit mistakes.”

“Seek through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with God, asking only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.”

“Having had a spiritual awakening, carry the message to other alcoholics and practice these principles in all affairs.”