Twelve step programs have but one primary purpose—to carry the message to those that are still suffering from addiction of one sort or another. I love the simplicity of that concept.
There are countless ways of doing that. Today I worked with others by sharing a meeting about my experiences in the last 9 days since my last meeting. One of the most profound slogans in the program is "I am only as sick as my secrets". It means that being honest & current (what is going on in my life/head today) with others is a fundamental spiritual principle in my recovery.
Most people feel safer sharing one-on-one with another person. There are a small fraction of others like me that feel safer sharing with a group. I know pretty much what a group will do, I don't do nearly as well in being able to read individuals. I know there is a trust issue somewhere in that situation. I have made fantastic progress with my trust issues. More will be revealed.
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