Seek a higher power - that is what is required. I'm not a religious person - so for a long time I made AA that higher power itself. The fellowship of the group coming together gave me strength, hence, for a long time it was my higher power. AA is a power higher than mine as a group - and yes this really did work for me. You need to reframe what is meant as higher power. If you finish the sentence - it is sought a higher power as I understand it. Now I am more of a universe person - as in the laws of physics and the universe are a far greater power than me. I say prayers, but they are ones I throw up for my husband and kids, for health, for luck, for whatever. I like to believe they are heard. I also like to believe that my past relatives are looking over me.