Originally Posted by
NYCDoglvr 
When someone can't stay sober it's about Step 1. It's the only step we must do perfectly to stay sober.
Having had a Spiritual Awakening as the result of these steps - I now realize that the Spiritual Awakening could have never been the result of step 1 only. In fact, I would say the only thing I realized as the result of the step 1 was the problem. I was screwed without a Higher Power.
That's How It Works for those of us who are beyond human aid. The solution was found in the remaining steps. I had to find a Power greater than myself and that power came from working steps 4 - 9. That Power remains with me so long as I work steps 10 - 12.