I read about a twelfth step well done from the Twelve and Twelve today and I asked myself how I measure whether I have performed the step well.
Did I try? - Did i think to practice the principles in my affairs? Or, do I just act impulsively? Or, do I just talk about practicing principles in meetings and just imagine that I do. Did I try to carry the message? Or, do I just aimlessly share?
Did I execute? - Did I actually apply the principles (inventory, God-reliance, amends) in my affairs? Or, do I just intend to and hope that I did? Did the message I carried focus on the principles? Or, did I share my story, troubles, advice, religion, or opinion?
Did I get results? - Did I stay sober? Or, did I base my success on whether the other guy did or did not get sober? Was I restored to sanity? Or did I put my expectations on a turn of fortune or someone else changing?
