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Seekerpat is a 46 year old single guy from Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

"Nothing is more challenging, nothing less sentimental, than the invitation of spirit to become who we are and not who we think we ought to be."

Thomas Moore
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Combat Paper Project: Oct 1, 9:06pm graphic-design, military, arts, self-help http://combatpaper.org/

When social poachers snatch your friends - CNN.com: Jul 31, 8:58pm (3 reviews) psychology, self-help http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/...; social poaching,: ""When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal with Friends Who Betray, Abandon or Wound You.""

Ummm, how about push them into the outer orbit of your life and be done with it? As a rule, if someone betrays, abandons or wounds you, they were never really your friend to begin with.

You don't need a book or pap like this article to figure out how to deal with assholes.

Reflecting On Values Promotes Love, Acceptance: Jul 22, 7:33pm mental-health, psychology, self-help http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...

The Power of Being Yourself & Personal Development - The Urban Monk: Jun 18, 8:12pm (11 reviews) spirituality, self-help http://www.urbanmonk.net/318/the-power-o...

The Semantics of the Twelve Step Neurosis: Jun 7, 1:45pm (3 reviews) substance-abuse, self-help http://www.morerevealed.com/articles/kir...; Wow! I hardly know where to begin. But first of all I'm a recovering alcoholic and AA member, so take what I say with reasonable skepticism. This guy is way, way off the mark here. He does make some salient points but the overall approach is more of a rant and screed than objective criticism. SU really isn't the place for a lengthy response to this, so send me a message if you're interested in my unabridged opinion ;-)

For a different look at the spiritual aspects of the 12 Steps, go here.

And ryquail, your comment shows a profound lack of understanding about the nature of addiction. On par with Nancy Regan's "Just Say No" approach.