The 12 Steps of Liberation
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The truth of suffering. We experienced the truth of our addictions * our lives were unmanageable suffering.
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The truth of the origin of suffering. We admit that we craved for and grasped onto addictions as our refuge.
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The truth of the end of suffering. We came to see that complete cessation of craving and clinging at addictions is necessary.
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The truth of the path. We made a decision to follow the way of liberation and to take refuge in our wakefulness, our truth, and our fellowship.
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Right view. We made a searching and fearless review of our life. We are willing to acknowledge and proclaim our truth to ourselves, another human being and the community.
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Right thought. We are mindful that we create the causes for suffering and liberation. Our goodness is indestructible.
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Right speech. We purify, confess and ask for forgiveness straightforwardly and without judgment. We are willing to forgive others.
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Right action. We make a list of all persons we harm and are willing and able to actively make amends to them all, unless to do so would be harmful.
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Right livelihood. We simplify our lives, realizing we are all interconnected. We select a vocation that supports our recovery.
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Right effort. We realize that continuing to follow this path, no matter what, is joyful effort.
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Right mindfulness. Through prayer, meditation and action we will follow the path of kindness, being mindful moment by moment.
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Right concentration. Open to the spirit of awakening as a result of these steps, we will carry this message to all people suffering with addictions.
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