Attraction

 I have found convert work based upon catechisms, rituals and rules to be somewhat ineffective, at least in the long haul.  What I have found works better is the good example of another person who walks the walk of whatever they believe. In my spiritual path that would be Jesus.  Now someone like Gandhi was taken by the example of Jesus but not by the example of people who called themselves believers.  That would be the British colonizers, for instance.  In recovery programs, addicts come in desperate for help and this energy might get them started on what is called “working the steps.”  They see recovery in a book, rituals and rules/suggestions.  But what makes for a deeper sobriety, one that sticks, is the example of another recovering addict.  The newcomer wants what the sober person has, which is exhibited in action, attitude and life-style.  The best guides/sponsors are ones who walk the walk and do not just talk the talk.