12 steps
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“Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these Steps” — these are the opening words of Step 12 of the 12 Steps. The creators of the Steps… read more…
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Small steps! As I watched the recent journey of the astronauts to the moon and back, I was reminded of where I was on July 20th, 1969, when Neil… read more…
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In this publication, over the past several years, I have not kept secret that I am an avid 12 Stepper and that I have been very grateful to have… read more…
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Recently, I finished writing a book on the 12 Steps: Affirm & Nurture: A New Look at 12 Steps (Minneapolis, MN: Gasscann Publishers, 2024). In the book, I give… read more…
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I chose the image of a key as a way to describe accountability, which I see to be an important aspect of recovery — whichever addiction we are dealing… read more…
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As the New Year has begun, I am sure we are all aware that we are living in a time of chaos – wars, divisions, homelessness, immigrants and polarization,… read more…
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Many years ago in the late 70s, American Express had an ad about their credit card and their hopes for people who had one of their cards – “Don’t… read more…
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At times, I have come to see recovery – both discovering and maintaining – as a kind of a 3-legged table. If we lose one of the legs, the… read more…
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As we begin a new year, things around us seem quite chaotic — close to home and far away from home. This situation can be very triggering to people… read more…
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As I continue to reflect upon the wisdom of the 12 Steps and listen to others share their reflections, I usually learn or hear something that I was unaware… read more…
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