The meaning of “surrender” brings up so many agreements that we have in our head: I have taught the 12 Steps and The Four Agreements to many groups in residential addiction treatment centers, and an issue that often comes up for people in recovery from drugs and alcohol is their resistance to the word “Surrender” as a spiritual practice.įor anyone who is trying to create change in their life, “surrender” is one of the hardest things to do. This occurs through a profound ever-expanding awareness of self.
The basis of the 12 Step Program is to bring about a “vital spiritual experience.” The Four Agreements and the teachings of don Miguel Ruiz offer a complimentary method and point of view that are also designed to bring about a spiritual experience.
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