Man, I am really liking the Buddhist perspective on the 12-steps. It really broadens the lens and brings a real spiritual practicality to the program. The 5th (well, and 4th of course) steps are real sticking points for a lot of people and they can get stuck there for a lifetime. Dry? Maybe...but miserable!! It’s like getting stuck in the in-between. You give up one egocentric world, but don’t do the work to enter the other. Real tough place to exist!!
This was very helpful and I will absorb and use some of these tools with people I help in recovery. Thank you!!
Man, I am really liking the Buddhist perspective on the 12-steps. It really broadens the lens and brings a real spiritual practicality to the program. The 5th (well, and 4th of course) steps are real sticking points for a lot of people and they can get stuck there for a lifetime. Dry? Maybe...but miserable!! It’s like getting stuck in the in-between. You give up one egocentric world, but don’t do the work to enter the other. Real tough place to exist!!
This was very helpful and I will absorb and use some of these tools with people I help in recovery. Thank you!!
Whoa! Thank you, Christopher, for the kind words! It’s a real gift to learn that those words were helpful. 🙏
This essay was just what I needed without knowing I needed it this evening, Michael. Thank you.
You’re very welcome!