The common thread between the teachings of the Native Elders and Alcoholics Anonymous are absolutely amazing.

To me it enforces the belief that the spiritual journey of all people is the same path. We just call it different things because we learn to communicate in different cultures.

Sometimes the teachings get clouded by the tellers, sometimes by translation, and sometimes by the followers. Sometimes it is by accident, sometimes by misunderstanding and sometimes for personal gain.

We must walk the path we feel is right. This is taught by the elders of AA, not always followed to closely by individuals in the program.

So it is my responsibility to walk my path and teach others to find their own path in recovery. Many people read "How It Works" and insert the idea that there is only one path. And there is only one path for each of us. Sometimes we just manage to stumble upon others on a common path.