Originally Posted by
Marissa 
Can anyone tell me if AlAnon would be beneficial for me and my husband struggling with our son's adddiction to narcotics but he is not an alcoholic. A friend of mine told me it is good for both but im not sure and am not able to find NarAnon in my area. Thanks!:praying
Alanon would absolutely be helpful, different substance, same behaviors, same pain, same support, same answers
As far as "the Wise ones"
I was sitting with my father some years ago, we each had three copies of the Tao Te Ching, We would read six versions of the same chapter, then discuss them
We were discussing this chapter
The wise man hears of the Tao and practices it diligently.
The average man hears of the Tao and gives it thought now and again.
The foolish man hears of the Tao and laughs aloud.
My father looks at me, sees my look of utter concentration and says, "Son, are you studying this?"
I looked at him, confused, and replied, "well...ummm...yeah?"
He says' "Son, this says what the wise man does, it doesn't tell you how to be the wise man, it's just something to read. You aint the Wise man, and chances are, you never will be"
One of the better lessons I have ever heard, and sometimes I almost know this, I am much wiser when I aint the wise man.