Keys of Sobriety

SoberSteve · MIP Old Timer

Keys of Sobriety

mko · Newbie

We hear a lot about the "Keys of Sobriety" Can anyone give me a comprehensive list of what they are?

I know there are a few places in the 12&12 where some are listed

pg 34 Willingness

pg 153 Humility

I know there are more but I would like to know what they are and where they are listed.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give me!

Fyne Spirit · MIP Old Timer

Welcome to the board Mko . Excuse my ignorance but I can't recall the phrase "keys of sobriety". I do recall however that honesty, open mindedness and willingness are the three indispensible requirements to begin recovery from alcoholism in the AA programme. In my experience, humility is usually in short supply at the start.

God bless,
Mike H.

Fyne Spirit · MIP Old Timer

Fyne Spirit wrote:
Welcome to the board Mko . Excuse my ignorance but I can't recall the phrase "keys of sobriety". I do recall however that honesty, open mindedness and willingness are the three indispensible requirements to begin recovery from alcoholism in the AA programme. In my experience, humility is usually in short supply at the start.
Almost missed the obvious! By definition the keys to sobriety are the 12 steps, very simple, no hidden secrets.
God bless,
Mike H.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hey Mike welcome back! how was your cruise?

Fyne Spirit · MIP Old Timer

Hi Dean, Happy new year and thanks for the welcome. Cruise is still going on, I am just home for a few days to attend to some business. It's been a fabulous time though, real "joys of sobriety" stuff. One of the highlights was reading a book recommended by Python Pappy - The Shack, both moving and informative, in fact it seems to have had quite a profound effect on me. I will write some more on my experiences soon.

God bless, Mike H.

mko · Newbie

Thanks for the replies.
I was thinking on the same line as you, Mike. The Keys of Sobriety being the Steps or the Principles
1. Acceptance
2. Faith
3. Surrender & Trust
4. Honesty
5. Courage
6. Willingness
7. Humility
8. Forgiveness
9. Freedom
10. Perseverace
11. Patience
12. Charity, Love, Service
Thanks for the link, SoberSteve
I also used a link to look up in the 12 & 12 Tthat is where I found the ones I listed above http://www.164andmore.com/about.php

The Addiction Club · Senior Member

mko wrote:
Thanks for the replies.
I was thinking on the same line as you, Mike. The Keys of Sobriety being the Steps or the Principles
1. Acceptance
2. Faith
3. Surrender & Trust
4. Honesty
5. Courage
6. Willingness
7. Humility
8. Forgiveness
9. Freedom
10. Perseverace
11. Patience
12. Charity, Love, Service
Thanks for the link, SoberSteve
I also used a link to look up in the 12 & 12 Tthat is where I found the ones I listed above http://www.164andmore.com/about.php

That's agreat list, I've never heard it referred as the keys of sobriety