Summary: <br> Do you struggle with the God language in the 12 steps? Josh did. His inability to fully engage with the steps was probably a factor in his relapses. <br> <br> <br> <br> Josh talks with us about a couple of recovery programs based on Buddhist principles, centered on meditative practices. These programs are <a href="https://recoverydharma.org/">Recovery Dharma</a> and <a href="https://refugerecovery.org/">Refuge Recovery</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> Our discussion was wide-ranging, centered on these topics:<br> <br> <br> <br> * What is a meeting like?* How did you come to these programs?* How are they similar to 12-step recovery programs?* Both have group settings where members share.* Both have an underlying spiritual practice.* Recovery Dharma/Refuge Recovery have “inquiries” — similar to inventory* Mentors (like sponsor)* Literature* Speakers in AA / Teachers in Dharma* Endorsement / encouragement from recovery programs (e.g. court papers)* How do they differ?* Spiritual foundation is different.* Recovery Dharma incorporates some modern psychology elements. Especially in dealing with trauma.* Do you have to be Buddhist to participate? * How do they speak to you / support you in your own recovery?* Would this recovery program be helpful to someone whose primary problem is co-dependency? <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Readings and Links<br> <br> <br> <br> Josh read from the AA book <a href="https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/aa-literature/b-2-twelve-steps-and-twelve-traditions">Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions</a>, page 98.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://recoverydharma.org/">Recovery Dharma website</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://refugerecovery.org/">Refuge Recovery website</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> Upcoming topics<br> <br> <br> <br> A listener asked for a topic about how atheists, agnostics, and people with other spiritual programs can work the 12 steps. Can you share your experience? Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email <a href="mailto:feedback@therecoveryshow.com">feedback@therecovery.show</a> with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Music from the Show<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Oh Wonder – Landslide<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> The Paper Kites – Bloom<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Juan D'arienzo – Paciencia<br>
