I believe what we need more than a vaccine is Hope. There a a set of spiritual principles in some 12 Step programs that we could all use and teach each other. There is no need for embarrassing start up conversations. its as easy as saying " hey have you heard about the spiritual principles. Its a new way to navigate in these times." Learning them takes a few minutes. Practicing them takes time. Perfection is not needed. The ability to realize that you are human and that you have character defects within a Shadow is enough. The Shadow must be confronted at first. You have to admit to yourself that you are susceptible to evil tendencies that can affect you and others you love. The point is not to suppress the Shadow, but to accept it as part of who you are. Then you can apply the principles in your every day life.
The 12 spiritual principles of recovery are as follows: acceptance, hope, faith, courage, honesty, patience, humility, willingness, brotherly-love, integrity, self-discipline, and service.
- Acceptance is when you Accept your situation as it is in your reality and have the Courage to move forward if need be. Always strive to ve the beat version of your self. Also the acceptance of others, thier flaws, quirks, physical attributes, limitations and strength or lack of. Their beliefs systems and confines of reality. No one is the same physically, spiritually, or emotiinally....