Prayer and meditation as intentional consciousness -- We become conscious of having "no choice" -- We access power through choice -- We awaken by naming obstacles to power -- We continue awakening by establishing a healthy self -- We continue awakening by repairing damage to others -- We continue awakening by dealing with internal disturbances -- We enlarge our awakening by carrying the message and practicing the principles -- A vision for you -- Living in the world of spirit, practicing intentional consciousness -- Appendix A: prayer and meditation, my own practice of intentional consciousness -- Appendix B: applying prayer and meditation to each of the twelve steps -- Twelve step principles, some core values -- The twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous.