Came to Believe: A Guide to the Second Step

Step Two in a Twelve-Step program presents challenges to many people. They feel resistance or doubt when they read, "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." In a world that seems increasingly violent, materialistic, and problem filled, is it possible to believe in a Higher Power? Author Chet Meyers offers answers to this and other questions to help readers reframe their thinking on the nature of spirituality and faith. He guides readers through a thoughtful and nonjudgmental discussion of how Step Two works, weaving in insights from Christianity, Judaism, Native American spirituality, and Sufi poetry. Meyers writes, "No recovery program I know of promises the elimination of all pain and suffering. Both are an inevitable part of life's journey. But there are steps we can take to make our journey less painful and more joyful. And there is help. That is the promise of the Twelve Steps." Readers will find short, practical exercises to help them clarify their feelings and questions about a Higher Power. Readers will also find gentle reassurance and guidance on topics that include: recognizing our culture of busyness; experiencing our Higher Power in everyday life; embracing the paradoxical nature of our Higher Power; and establishing habits of quiet and solitude.