The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
"I heard an interesting way to categorize the Twelve Steps into four groups--giving up, owning up, making up, and keeping up."
The page goes on to describe the four categories in a meaningful way, to help us grow and change.
Another quote, same page:
"If I feel overwhelmed by the hard work, I remind myself I really need to do four things--give up, own up, make up, and keep up. This way I can Keep it Simple." :)