A Way Of Life

 Alcohol is mentioned only in the first of twelve steps in Recovery.  Those twelve steps are really a way of life.  Some of these steps have been copied from other spiritual paths but they are all put into a good order for a spiritual path.  Sobriety is only a small part of recovery.  Addicts who successfully kick the habit on a daily basis don’t stop the 12 steps simply because they do not experience the addictive cravings or desires or drugs as a solution.  They continue to practice the twelve steps as a way of living that is quite full.  Their lives and efforts carry the message to others.  I cannot say the same for many of the baptized or bar mitzvahs.