“Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Step 2 AA Step Two has a specific target in its crosshairs: the mind.  On page 23 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, this is abundantly clear. It states,  “Therefore, the … Read More

Alcoholics Anonymous, or more casually known as A.A., is built upon a simple set of 12 steps in order to achieve daily sobriety.  “Daily” is a keyword in the system because it sets out to construct a new lifestyle in the individual. A lifestyle that … Read More

Wally P’s “AA Back To Basics” Speaking of the basics, is there ever a time when working the 12-Steps that one is beyond basic? I’ve heard the 12-Steps described as spiritual kindergarten or as the pancakes “just add water” variety. I think once more the … Read More

Mel B. – New Wine… The Grand Synthesis of A.A. History If Parmenides taught us anything it’s that nothing comes from nothing (ex nihilo nihil fit!). Astonishingly, we are still wrestling with that one. Reminds me of the first rule of Calvary: when the horse … Read More

The Birth of The Recovery Movement Is the Alcoholics Anonymous “Big Book” the Magna Carta of Recovery Literature? Is it the template from which all recovery fellowships have sprung? This the impression we get. It is said that the 12-Steps have been hammered out on … Read More

Personal powerlessness…just what does this mean? In contemporary culture, the concept is antithetical to success, prosperity, and mental health. However, is the concept properly understood? The Straw Man – Fallacious Reasoning Often when something is argued against, the opposition merely creates a straw man i.e. … Read More