Mandatory 12-Step Program for all--a little off topic

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11-13-2004, 05:03 PM

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Rainy

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Mandatory 12-Step Program for all--a little off topic

Have you noticed since you've been working a recovery program, that you've become a more compassionate, sincere, kind person?

Does it seem like most people you see when you're out (grocery store, mall, etc) are unhappy and irritable?

Is it b/c we have invested a lot of time and hard work into the "stuff" that made us unhappy and irritable, and we are happy(ier)?

I'm not saying I'm better than anyone else, but while I was out shopping today it occurred to me that we should ALL have to work the 12-steps--can you imagine the difference if everyone knew what we know?

11-13-2004, 05:20 PM

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Rainy

I find the 12-Steps works for anything in my life, not just my codependency. It's a spiritual program that teaches me to stay balanced and helps me improve my life. And yes, I agree, the principals would work wonders in most people's lives.

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11-13-2004, 06:38 PM

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The 12 steps are not unique in the message they carry but they are sure where I got the message. And yes...I can be amazed by the way people behave. My frustration level has plummeted!