Breathing Under Water Companion Journal: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps

by Richard Rohr

Overview

TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Every one of us suffers from some sort of addiction. For some, it might be a television series, while others struggle with a crippling reliance on drugs or alcohol. The cycle of dependency always leaves you wanting more; you are never satisfied no matter how much you indulge. If you are ready to break the unfulfilling cycle and experience internal freedom, Breathing Under Water offers an optimistic view and can support you on your journey.

"Brother Rohr may just take you to places you've 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 of Breathing Under Water

This Companion Journal is your guide to diving deeper into the author's process in a way that makes the most sense for your life and experiences. It provides insightful reflections, topics, meaningful questions, and space for your own notes. It provides the tools to further explore not only the sources, but the solutions of your dependances. Pair this journal with Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps to help you to surrender to God's will and lead you on the path to a more fulfilling future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632533821
Publisher:	Franciscan Media
Publication date:	09/21/2021
Edition description:	Tenth Anniversary ed.
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	164,127
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.43(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher whose work is grounded in Christian mysticism, practices of contemplation and self-emptying, and compassion for the marginalized. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, where he also serves as academic dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard is the author of many books, most recently, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe.

Table of Contents

Introduction xiii

How to Use This Companion Journal xvii

Chapter 1 Powerlessness 1

Chapter 2 Desperate Desiring 11

Chapter 3 Sweet Surrender 21

Chapter 4 A Good Lamp 31

Chapter 5 Accountability is Sustainability 43

Chapter 6 The Chicken or the Egg: Which Comes First? 51

Chapter 7 Why Do We Need To Ask? 59

Chapter 8 Payback Time 69

Chapter 9 Skillful Means 79

Chapter 10 Is This Overkill? 89

Chapter 11 An Alternative Mind 99

Chapter 12 What Comes Around Must Go Around 109

An Unexpected Postscript | Only a Suffering God Can Save 117