Study Suggests Spirituality is Key to AA

According to new research, spirituality may be a key part of what makes Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) effective, Health Day reported Dec. 14. Investigators tracked 1,726 adults through their recovery from alcohol dependence for 15 months. According to the study abstract, attending AA meetings resulted in “increases in spiritual practices,” and spirituality played a part in reduced use…

On-line 11th Step Meditation Meeting

The website www.11thstepmeditation.org just announced the continuation of their monthly online 11th Step Meditation meeting. The meeting is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:OO P.M. (Pacific time). You are invited to attend!  Please connect to the link below to register:http://www.11thstepmeditation.org/welcome.php 11th Step Meditation now has two CD’s available. The SpiritStep One CD…

New Bestselling Books on World Wisdom

An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages by Jean C Cooperedited by Joseph A. FitzgeraldThis beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to the history and development of Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Chapters include discussions on the concept of the Tao (or Way), the symbolism of…

Book Review: Divine Therapy & Addiction

Centering Prayer and the Twelve Stepsby Father Thomas Keating In this major new work, Father Thomas Keating reflects on the wisdom and legacy of the AA Twelve Step method and its connections to, and similarities with, the Christian mystial traditions of centering prayer and Lectio Divina.  In conversation with a long-time member of AA meetings,…

Recovery Apps for your Phone

iRecovery – Addiction Recovery TrackerBy Hope & Freedom Counseling Services Finally there is a tool that will help you track your recovery from addiction—any addiction. iRecovery assigns recovery points for various recovery activities and then tracks your progress week by week. You may add your own activities to truly customize your own recovery program. The…