For each of the Twelve Steps, Dr. Carnes has applied a Principle in which to live the values behind The Steps. In addition, he divided the list of Twelve Principles into three categories: Awareness, Action and Core. Here is a chart to act as a guide through understanding model used in developing the Twelve Principles.
Twelve Principles and Related Focus Questions
| Principle | Focus | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Principle One | Acceptance | What are my limits? |
| Principle Two | Awareness | How do I know what is real? |
| Principle Three | Spirituality | Am I loveable to God and others? |
| Principle Four | Responsibility | Who am I? |
| Principle Five | Openness | How do I trust? |
| Principle Six | Honesty | What must improve? |
| Principle Seven | Courage | What risks must I take? |
| Principle Eight | Commitment | How am I responsible? |
| Principle Nine | Responsiveness | What is integrity? |
| Principle Ten | Trust | How do I live without outcome? |
| Principle Eleven | Meaning | What is the purpose of my life? |
| Principle Twelve | Generativity | How do I pass it on? |
For a more in depth description to each category and principle, go to https://thetwelveprinciples.com/principles-of-the-principles.
