Recovery–the Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice
Recovery–the Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice by Rami M. Shapiro, published by SkyLight Paths Publishing in 2009, explores the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as a pathway to spiritual and personal growth. This 200-page book presents a unique interpretation of the Twelve Steps, emphasizing their relevance not only for those struggling with specific addictions but also for anyone seeking to overcome daily challenges such as anger and selfishness.
Readers will find a hope-filled approach that draws on Shapiro’s personal experiences and anecdotes from various individuals engaged in the Twelve Steps. The book incorporates insights from multiple religious traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam, offering supplementary practices to deepen one’s understanding of the universal spirituality inherent in the Twelve Step system. This edition invites readers to reflect on their own lives and consider how the principles of the Twelve Steps can foster a freer, more God-centered existence.
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Deepen Your Capacity to Live Free from Addiction–and from Self and Selfishness
“Twelve Step recovery is much more than a way to escape the clutches of addictive behaviors. Twelve Step recovery is about freeing yourself from playing God, and since almost everyone is addicted to this game, Twelve Step recovery is something from which everyone can benefit.”
–from the Introduction
In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions–alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping–as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed, and selfishness.
Rami Shapiro describes his personal experience working the Twelve Steps as adapted by Overeaters Anonymous and shares anecdotes from many people working the Steps in a variety of settings. Drawing on the insights and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam, he offers supplementary practices from different religious traditions to help you move more deeply into the universal spirituality of the Twelve Step system.
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