Service

“I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three …”

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

A 10-year scientific study, recently published in a special issue of the journal Substance Abuse, found that recovering alcoholics who help others in 12-Step programs tend to strengthen their own sobriety, become more considerate of others, engage more deeply in step work, and maintain long-term meeting attendance. Wow! No sh*t? More than 10 years ago an AA speaker named Don P., from Denver, CO said that if you wanted to get closer to God, get closer to his children. This idea is well known to any newcomer with a sponsor. It is the foundation for the AA program of recovery. Throughout the book it is suggested that the reason we work the steps is to have a spiritual experience which allows for an entire psychic change. Being spiritually fit we are able to help others. By helping others we enlarge our spiritual life. This is a design for living that works.