The Habituated Buddhist
Re-Imagining the 12 Steps
Re-Imagining: Step 2 (Part 2)
Came to Believe… In Re-Imagining: Step 2 (Part 1) we proposed the following re-write: Came to believe a Power greater than ourselves could restore us provides us with a skillful path to sanity. At the outset let me be clear that this installment will not attempt to define or discuss any re-imagining of the phrase … Continue reading
Re-Imagining: Step 2 (Part 1)
Short form of Step 2: Came to believe a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. “Came to believe”, ”a Power greater than our selves”, “sanity”, each of the words and phrases evoke an almost magical and mystical awe. Questions like “How does one come to believe”, “who or what is this power,” … Continue reading
Re-Imagining: Step 1 (Part 2)
“We Admitted…“ A reminder: In this series I attempt to re-imagine the 12 steps, without changing the basic format or content, along non-theistic, Buddhist, and existentialist lines. I am attempting to do so without employing explicit Buddhist ideology, ontology, or terminology, although a complete avoidance of such is likely impossible. At the conclusion of Step … Continue reading
“Re-Imaging” the 12 Steps
The Habitual Buddhist proposes a “re-imagining” of the 12 steps. Much as Hollywood re-imagines characters and storylines to reboot wanning franchises, we will attempt a non-theisitc re-imaging of the 12 steps with the goals of deepening our understang of the truths reflected therein, and enriching our understanding of the Buddhist path. The Habitual Buddhist invites … Continue reading
Re-Imagining: Step 1 (Part 1)
A note at the outset: In this series I will attempt to re-imagine the 12 steps, without changing the basic format or content, along non-theistic, Buddhist, and existentialist lines. I will be attempting to do so without employing explicit Buddhist ideology, ontology, or terminology, although a complete avoidance of such is likely impossible. Short form … Continue reading
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