TOMMY ROSEN ON STEP 1
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction - that our lives had become unmanageable
About Step 1, from Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen presents his introduction about bringing the 12 steps and yogic philosophy together for effective recovery. He talks about the relief that comes from finally admitting our powerlessness over our addiction, and how his yoga practice can help him understand both where he is powerless and where he is powerful. More information is available at www.tommyrosen.com.
Click the appropriate View button below to watch the associated video. Note that these videos are provided not so that you will totally agree with every one of them since each video may be presented with a somewhat different perspective on a Higher Power. Hopefully you can feel kinship with one or more of the perspectives, however, and thereby gain some guidance. The goal is for you to be able to work the program effectively and find a fulfillment of the the 12 step promises in your life.
Fr. Martin
Fr. Joseph C. Martin gives an overview of how the first step is usually the most obvious and yet is often the most difficult step for us to take.
John Anthony
A Church of God minister talks about powerlessness over addiction and how the love and peace of Jesus can deliver us.
Rehab Center
Staff talk about compulsion in the body, obsession in the mind, and restlessness, irritability and discontent in the emotions.
Doug Weiss
Sex addiction expert Dr. Doug Weiss talks about how the "We" in the first step means that addicts have difficulty finding freedom on their own.
Dr. K.J. Foster
Counselor Dr. K.J. Foster talks about the "We", the "Powerlessness", and the "Unmanagability" of Step 1 and the critical parts of working step 1.
