Help members connect personal recovery, group unity, and service through AA's Three Legacies. 1728 Sponsorship brings together AA's three sets of Twelve: the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of World Service. Since 12 × 12 × 12 equals 1728, the name represents a broader approach to sponsorship that includes Recovery, Unity, and Service. This workshop uses a three-person panel to share what it is like to experience 1728 Sponsorship as both a sponsor and a sponsee. It … [Read more...]
What are the principles behind the 12 Steps
Digging Deeper: The Principles Behind AA's 12 Steps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with recovery. For decades, its 12-step program has provided a lifeline to millions, serving as a spiritual and practical guide to reclaiming their lives from the grip of addiction. Yet beneath the familiar words of the 12 steps lies a less publicized but equally transformative foundation: the spiritual principles that correspond to each step. Quietly embedded in AA’s literature and culture, these … [Read more...]
1728 Sponsorship: A Comprehensive Approach to Guiding Recovery
What Is 1728 Sponsorship? The 1728 Sponsorship concept within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) integrates the principles of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of World Service to provide a comprehensive framework for guiding recovery. This approach emphasizes a holistic and balanced application of AA's foundational elements, ensuring thorough support for individuals seeking sobriety. The term "1728" comes from the product of these three sets of twelve principles (12x12x12=1728). This … [Read more...]