Breathing under water: spirituality and the twelve steps - richard rohr

Brother Rohr may just take you to places youve both avoided and longed for, to truth, union, joy, laughter, and, greatest of all, to your own precious self, here on earth with us, child of God.

--Anne Lamott, from the foreword We all suffer from unhealthy dependencies that we continually return to in hopes of having a better life.

But after yet another TV show is streamed or another drink is swallowed, we find we once again feel worse, not better, than we did before.

Where is the hope for that fully awakened life we long to live? World-renowned author Richard Rohr says we can only be healed and find true fulfillment by facing our dependencies head-on.

In Breathing Under Water he will guide you to: Disentangle from cultural cycles of sin and emptiness Discover how to get free from your personal toxic dependencies Learn how the Twelve Step program can supplement Christian teaching Find compassion for others and yourself Enjoy a deeper spiritual life, feeling certain of Gods love for you Those who are ready to break negative patterns and experience greater internal freedom will find bold hope and transformation in this insightful book.