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The 12 Steps in 12 Minutes, in 3 Step Increments

If you made a New Years' resolution and have already slid back into an old behavior, then you may be ready to consider powerlessness. Up until the late 1930's, many people died of alcoholism.  Some still do, but 12 step programs have changed the face of treating the once hopeless disease.  [...]

By | 2019-01-29T17:14:35-07:30 January 29th, 2019|Uncategorized|1 Comment

Jizo, Buddha and The Second Step

The integration of The Twelve Steps with Buddhism has become increasingly popular, as mindfulness continues to cross over from "spiritual philosophy" to practical, every day self-care. This morning, it dawned on me that the words Buddha spoke upon his awakening were very much like those of people in 12 Step programs who have taken the 2nd [...]

By | 2019-01-23T15:30:50-07:30 January 29th, 2016|Buddhism, Education|1 Comment