Step 12 & the Principle of Service Directions Bookmark

Step Eleven Recovery Bookmark – Double-Sided Guide for Spirituality and Conscious Contact

This 8.5" x 2.5" double-sided bookmark is designed to support those working through Step Eleven in the 12-step recovery process. The front side features the guiding words of Step Eleven:

“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.”

It also includes directions for taking Step Eleven, with key references:

• The Big Book PRAYER, page 86, paragraphs 1-2
• MEDITATION, page 86, paragraph 3 to page 87, paragraph 1
• Step Eleven is described in the Big Book, pages 85-88

The back side emphasizes Principle 11: Spirituality, offering practical exercises to enhance your spiritual growth:

• Read the Big Book, pages 85-88, in the first person
• Read Step 11 in the 12x12
• Practice daily reading of the Big Book’s “When we retire at night” and “Upon awakening” sections (page 86, paragraphs 1-2) as prayers each morning and night this week, and continue the practice
• Commit to 5-10 minutes of daily prayer and meditation, cultivating quiet listening
• Look up definitions for spiritual connection, conscious, meditation, and prayer to deepen your understanding

This bookmark is a daily companion to help you stay focused on improving your conscious contact with your higher power through prayer and meditation. Keep it as a guide to support your ongoing spiritual practice and connection.