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The philosophy behind the concept was born out of fifty years as a champion of the underdog, and my experience with life's broken and forgotten people. The genesis is the binding together of the three greatest concepts in history:
1. Faith in God
2. Recovering the work ethic
3. Principles of the 12-Step programs as a vehicle for permanent change
The binding of these together provides a way for broken people to experience acceptance, forgiveness and a renewed sense of community, of belonging. As they tackle their own problems and challenges, they begin to see the importance and the undeniable power of personal choices, and amazingly, they begin to relish the thought of dictating their own futures and becoming accountable for their own destinies, rather than allowing case managers, social agencies, or even their own families to assume the responsibility of making life choices for them. They take control of their own lives! The results are profound! I have seen it time and time again. The philosophy and concept work because they provide a way for the individual to reclaim personal dignity and a way to work toward goals and dreams, without the dehumanization of most social programs, which strip the individual of personal choice and personal responsibility and perpetuate the cycle of dependence. This program offers the participant a way to be of service, to himself, his family, his God and fellow travelers on the journey of life, with a sense of purpose and the self-respect that comes from being in control of one's own destiny and the confidence that he has the skills and abilities to handle the job!
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