Relearning a new way to live our lives after our active addiction isn’t simple, it’s a new and unusual way of life for us. It is built on developing a new attitude or living a set of l principles and practices that we anchor in the spirit. Like others before us, we blamed everyone else, lied and manipulated those around us and then sought revenge when they didn't play our , and we found spiritual pain. In recovery, we learn to practice acceptance, honesty and gratitude, and we find spiritual healing and connection.