"The 12 Step Program" The Great Marvel

The greatest attributes of "The 12 Step Program" and what makes it the greatest contribution to the world in the 20th and now the 21rst century- are many fold.
To begin with here is a "Program of Recovery" That has literally saved millions of lives and improved or touched in a positive way millions of others. Created by two (2) "selfish" , "worthless" condemned and "written off" by society, the professionals of the time, and except for a very precious few (counted on one hand) considered a detriment to society and better off institutionalized and forgotten. From the prayers of their respective loved ones and a couple of caring members of the clergy. These two men created the 12 step program and the fellowship of A.A.. The fellowship of A.A. which has spawned more than 300 different fellowships. Fellowships which has in turned has positively affected millions.

One of the most distinctive aspect of this Program of Recovery and the Fellowship which surrounds it- Is as reminded this morning by the reading in "Daily Reflections"
"The only Requirement for Membership is a desire to Stop Drinking" which most of the other Fellowships Incorporated. Stop - whatever the fellowship. NO DUES to pay- No educational requirements, No political ties required, No family ties needed, Did not have to "know" the right person or be born to the Right family, No need to be financial success, No religious affiliation needed, No educational requirement, No Dues or Fees to join. Only to be in need. This in itself made it the marvel it is. Without this Many of us millions would be in Jails , institutions , Dead or still suffering miserably. And this most remarkable TRADITION- made it possible for Millions upon Millions direct access to " The 12 Step Program" Which in turn as mentioned before virtually saved the lives of millions and touched the lives of countless millions in a positive way.

The other distinct and marvel about this "Program of Recovery" Which makes it stand alone from most other "Models Of Recovery" is as slightly mentioned above. However I believe it needs to be re-iterated. Is the cost ( NO DUES or FEES) most of the other (less successful) " Models of Recovery" Is in one form or another you have to PAY someone. As the "12 Step- Program of Recovery" is virtually found anywhere and available in over three hundred forms and Many different languages . So virtually available for FREE for the basically the entire World.

The other and perhaps biggest attribute about the "12 Step Program of Recovery" Is that if one just follows the guidelines PRECISELY- IT WORKS. As millions can attest.