Addiction does not discriminate. Young or old, rich or poor, race, creed, sexual orientation, it simply does not matter. And it doesn't matter who you are or who you know, it will take you down every time. Or simply kill you. There is a solution however, and regardless of what anyone says, you can get sober and stay sober. The key: you have to want to be sober and you have to surrender everything about yourself. How you live, think, and just exist, all must go, you must learn to kill your ego, letting go of anger, resentment, pride to name a few. Most importantly, you must admit defeat. For it is in defeat that we find victory.
The ancient form of Christian meditation known as contemplation, has been a life changing addition to my spiritual life, helping me to remain sober no matter what. And in a new era of ancient wisdom, it's hard to know what's real and what is illusion. But truth is being revealed to those who seek it. Learn how certain steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be successfully merged with the ancient practice of contemplation, resulting in a successful sobriety program. Discover how centering prayer can transform someone with addiction issues, into a powerful prayer warrior for the Kingdom of God.
C. L. Skaggs erem, is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a Catholic convert. He is a Christian Hermit of Carmelite spirituality. He is the founder of Agape Center for Contemplation and Addiction Research in west Texas where he lives with his wife Josephine, and their American Pitbull, Jax. He is retired and lives in the Permian Basin where he is known as the Old Grey Hermit. He is still sober.
