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evmdimples · 07-08-2009, 05:27 AM

This is fascinating because we are coming from opposite sides and yet we are on the same path and working towards the same goal! While I've chosen to follow the original 12-steps, i have tweaked them along the way and they are now somewhat similar to the 12-step journal.

For me, it's precisely in trying to conform to things (as they appear) all my life is what created the sense of separation (and pulled me deeper into my DOC). It's with my recovery journey that I've come to understand that I can choose to create a life that works for me; slightly tweaking the steps (while retaining their basic essence) is how I use them in my own personal way. It actually helps me not feel separate anymore. To quote Paul: "I in effect commit myself to make common ground with all the other people who use the steps in their own personal way."

Your comments help me understand that in fact, the journey is a very intimate and personal one, unique to each individual based on his/her life experiences, but despite that uniqueness, we can have still shared commonalities and goals and more importantly, learn from each other! Good life lesson. Thanks!

07-08-2009, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
evmdimples Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FL Posts: 194	This is fascinating because we are coming from opposite sides and yet we are on the same path and working towards the same goal! While I've chosen to follow the original 12-steps, i have tweaked them along the way and they are now somewhat similar to the 12-step journal. For me, it's precisely in trying to conform to things (as they appear) all my life is what created the sense of separation (and pulled me deeper into my DOC). It's with my recovery journey that I've come to understand that I can choose to create a life that works for me; slightly tweaking the steps (while retaining their basic essence) is how I use them in my own personal way. It actually helps me not feel separate anymore. To quote Paul: "I in effect commit myself to make common ground with all the other people who use the steps in their own personal way." Your comments help me understand that in fact, the journey is a very intimate and personal one, unique to each individual based on his/her life experiences, but despite that uniqueness, we can have still shared commonalities and goals and more importantly, learn from each other! Good life lesson. Thanks! __________________ To err is human, to forgive divine.