Transformations, in Spite of Myself
I don't know if I've mentioned it, but I've been about every denomination in the book over my lifetime search for the "right" religion for me. My joking phrase is that I'm a "Catholuthermethbuddhian." I do find it interesting that I've always sought to be "something". I also have been a member of a rather well-known 12-step program for the last 30 years (well, I guess that blows my cover) and for several years I tried to use that program as my "church" of sorts. I know many people who attend that program and have found peace and the spiritual food they need to make it through this life. I have the fullest respect for their choice, and probably a fair amount of envy, too. I attend the program regularly to this day, and will continue to do so, but I am being led on another journey. Even though I know that my "12-step program" does not depend on a religion to keep me alive, there is something in my spirit that h...