Step 1 & the Principle of Honesty Directions Bookmark

Step One Recovery Bookmark – Double-Sided Guide for Personal Reflection

This 8.5" x 2.5" double-sided bookmark is the perfect tool for anyone in 12-step recovery, providing daily reminders and practical guidance to help you work Step One.

The front side features the foundational words of Step One from the Big Book:

“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.”

It also includes directions for taking Step One, referencing essential readings from the Big Book:

• The Doctor’s Opinion (pages xxv-xxxii)
• Chapters 1-3: “Bill’s Story,” “There Is a Solution,” “More About Alcoholism”

These passages will help you deepen your understanding of powerlessness and unmanageability.

The back side focuses on Principle 1: Honesty, with actionable steps to reflect on your journey:

• Highlight the “musts” in The Doctor’s Opinion and Chapters 1-3.
• Read Step One in the 12x12.
• Write out your most difficult memories under the influence of alcohol, reflecting on how you felt then and how you feel now.
• List several things in your life today that are unmanageable.
• Look up definitions for key concepts: admit, powerless, unmanageable, honesty.

This bookmark is more than just a placeholder—it’s a practical tool to support you in your recovery journey, keeping you grounded in the principles of honesty and self-reflection. Keep it with you as a constant companion to stay focused on Step One.