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In short…

Someone asked me if I think spirituality is important to recovery.  My answer: I believe that spirituality, in the sense of kindness, compassion, responsibility, tolerance, forgiveness, peace, harmony and joy — the things of the human spirit — is not only essential to sobriety, it is the goal of sobriety.

So there!

 

Spirituality In Small Things

by Bill

Sometimes we try too hard. It’s possible to try so hard to “work a good program” that we forget to relax and be us. We forget that the world has many things to offer in the way of both material and spiritual sustenance, but when we take the time to look around we see not only opportunities for improvement, but also ways to enjoy ourselves that support our recovery rather than our addictions.
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