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He who conceals his disease cannot expect to be cured.--Ethiopian proverb



Concealment and secrecy have been second nature to some of us. We may have felt that our masculinity kept us loners. Perhaps we said we were covering the truth for someone elses good. Maybe we could not bear to expose the truth because we feared the consequences. For some of us a lie came more automatically than the truth. Now we are learning to be open with our friends, and we are finding the… Continue

A shortcut is often the quickest way to some place you weren't going-- Classic Crossword Puzzles



We try shortcuts when we are in a hurry. The founders of this program tell us many people tried to find an easier, softer way because this one seemed too hard and slow. Shortcuts to growth lead to dead ends and detours. Many people have experimented with shortcuts like"the geographical cure," "controlled use," "get-rid-of-this-partner-and-try-someone-else," abstinence… Continue

Touchstones May 19th...



The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment -- Doug Larson



We are people on a quest. We seek the serenity of being friendly toward the world and toward ourselves. The spiritual practices we follow are personal and quiet, not spectacular or dazzling. We have been part of the throng seeking stimulating highs. Some of us know the excitement and escape of saving others from their own troubles… Continue