Increase your understanding of of the principles of the 12-steps. Guide your sponsees with confidence. "Understanding is the key to right principles . . ." (12x12, p. 125) "All of the Twelve Steps require sustained and personal exertion." (12x12, p. 29) "When you realize the distinction between effort and intention you have discovered one of the keys to success. Train yourself to work first in consciousness before springing into action. Establish your goal in mind and open yourself to possibility." - Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian "There is nothing quite like putting your spiritual values into...