Hello all, and a book recommendation - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Michael66 · 05-11-2012, 05:02 AM

Hi all,

I'm new here. Three weeks sober and really looking forward to keeping it that way.

I'm also interested in spirituality. My 'home' is in the Catholic faith (especially Ignatian spirituality) but I know I share much with people of other faiths, or people just with a general interest in spirituality.

I'm currently reading a really nice book called "Breathing under wate"r by Richard Rohr which links the twelve steps to a Franciscan view on spirituality. I can recommend it for anyone looking for encouraging book - it's not assuming people are necessary Christian.

**Ann** · 05-11-2012, 05:38 AM

Welcome Michael. I was raised Baptist but today embrace the teachings of many faiths. I believe that it is all one higher power, regardless of what we call him/her. I prefer to call him God, but accept many interpretations.

I will look for that book and take a read. The 12 steps have been a wonderful guide in my life, spiritual growth has seen me through many tough days.

Thanks for sharing this here.

Hugs

Rusty Zipper · 05-11-2012, 05:56 PM

good for you on your sober time 66

or "it"

05-11-2012, 05:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Michael66 Sober since 19th April 2012 Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 695	Hello all, and a book recommendation Hi all, I'm new here. Three weeks sober and really looking forward to keeping it that way. I'm also interested in spirituality. My 'home' is in the Catholic faith (especially Ignatian spirituality) but I know I share much with people of other faiths, or people just with a general interest in spirituality. I'm currently reading a really nice book called "Breathing under wate"r by Richard Rohr which links the twelve steps to a Franciscan view on spirituality. I can recommend it for anyone looking for encouraging book - it's not assuming people are necessary Christian.

05-11-2012, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 30,164	Welcome Michael. I was raised Baptist but today embrace the teachings of many faiths. I believe that it is all one higher power, regardless of what we call him/her. I prefer to call him God, but accept many interpretations. I will look for that book and take a read. The 12 steps have been a wonderful guide in my life, spiritual growth has seen me through many tough days. Thanks for sharing this here. Hugs __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

05-11-2012, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Zipper Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct. Posts: 41,195	good for you on your sober time 66 or "it" __________________ *Rule 62*

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