Spiritual Empowerment: Expanding Beyond the 12 Steps with 6 New Steps for Achieving Wholeness and Oneness

What if the key to transformation had been hidden in plain sight all along?

Spiritual Empowerment is an invitation to grow, heal, and reconnect-with your inner strength, your purpose, and something greater than yourself. Based on the timeless wisdom of the 12-step Design for Living, this book extends far beyond recovery. It speaks to anyone facing uncertainty, change, or a deep longing for renewal.

The Steps were never meant only for alcoholics. They offer a powerful framework to overcome challenges, transcend limitations, and create a life filled with meaning. James shares how this path opened his heart and mind-not just in recovery, but in the day-to-day process of becoming more whole. Sitting with someone who wasn't struggling with addiction but with life itself, he saw the same clarity and freedom unfold. That moment sparked the heart of this book: a realization that the 12 Steps-and what lies beyond them-are for all of us.

In Spiritual Empowerment, James introduces six additional steps to build on the foundation of the original twelve. Written over the course of ten years, this book is the result of lived experience, reflection, and a deep desire to serve others on their path. Through personal stories and spiritual insight, he offers practical guidance for anyone ready to embrace change and deepen their spiritual awareness.

This is a fully updated version of the original Spiritual Empowerment, which is now retired. With clearer language, added depth, and a more refined flow, this new edition is shared with gratitude for all who supported the journey.

Ideal for:

• People navigating life transitions or seeking deeper purpose
• Anyone drawn to spiritual growth and inner healing
• Readers exploring or expanding beyond 12-step recovery
• Groups and individuals reflecting on timeless spiritual principles