T4 The 12 Steps and the NDE

The 12 Steps and the NDE
Karl Williamson & Chris Carson

The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have been called the most important human achievement of the 20th century (by M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled). This is because they lead, as do many NDEs, to a spiritual awakening, the absence of which, he and we view as the fundamental problem of the human condition. Indeed, the inspiration for the 12 steps came about as a result of an NDE-like experience. And, in fact, a full-blown NDE is similar to the first five of the 12 steps. We believe that the remaining seven steps can serve as a guide for the NDEr to reintegrate into being in this world. And the 12 as a whole, a guide for just about anyone trying to be happier. The 12 Steps have been adapted by many people to address many problems besides alcoholism. Come hear an informal discussion of what the 12 Steps are and what they have to offer us.