>From: NeuroEquipoise@webtv.net (neuro equipoise)
>Date: 06/07/04 02:56 GMT Daylight Time
>Message-id: <5167-40EA06DB-839@storefull-3276.bay.webtv.net>
>
>Excerpt:
>
>"12 Step Recovery Music"
>
>"This album is a unique collection of songs crafted around the
>principles of the Twelve Steps (12 Steps) of Alcoholics Anonymous and
>its many related organizations. The CD is recorded in a variety of
>musical styles from pop, to R&B and country. The lyrics of the songs
>have been crafted around the principles of the Twelve Steps (12 Steps),
>rather than only one person's subjective experiences. Many of the
>phrases found in the Twelve Steps (12 Steps) and used in all the various
>programs have been paraphrased in the songs on this recording. Someone
>not familiar with the Twelve Steps (12 Steps) will enjoy the songs just
>for their positive messages and good music, but will not recognize
>little phrases or meanings. However, people familiar with the program
>will say, "Hey that's the Fourth Step," and it will mean that much more
>to them. =A0
>
>But the lyrics are not didactic or preachy, they tug at the heart.
>Because they focus on the principles of each step, the songs can be used
>in any of the programs which base their recovery on the Twelve Steps (12
>Steps)... no matter what the addiction or compulsive behavior might be.
>
>The recording, like most Twelve Step (12 Step) meetings begins with The
>Serenity Prayer which has been crafted into a song. The album continues
>to unfold around other steps. For instance, the second step song is
>entitled A Higher Power."
>
>http://www.cqkmusic.com/song8.html
>

Quite good lyrics to that song!

I wonder if there are any songs that weren't written with any 12 steps /
recovery in mind that have poignant lyrics?

Has anyone got any good "inspirational" songs they like to listen to? The song
I like to listen to the most is a piece of classical music, The Lark Ascending
by (I think) Vaughan - Williams, no lyrics in the music though! It's just a
good piece of music that makes me feel very relaxed and invokes a feeling of a
"Higher Power"...