THE BOOK
The Gateways: The Wisdom of 12-Step Spirituality
The Gateways are...A Gateway, a Bridge, an Opening into living the Spiritual Life that the Steps promise! What YOU get from this is TOOLS, Inspiration, Time to release the Shame and move into the FREEDOM.
Is there more to recovery than just staying sober and clean? Dr. Jane Galloway offers an emphatic "yes" to this question in her groundbreaking 12 Step companion guide, The Gateways: The Wisdom of 12-Step Spirituality. Galloway presents the 12 Steps squarely in the context of 21st-century spirituality with breadth, skill, and sensitivity that helps readers of any faith (or of none) experience profound spiritual awakening.
Too many recovery programs fixate on the sickness of addiction and, as a result, trap people in a pathology-centered mindset. Jane Galloway's strength-based approach suggests "Rather than obsessing on what is 'wrong' with a person, learning what is 'right' with them may hold the key to understanding." Incorporating ancient developmental systems like Chinese meridians and the Kabbalah Tree of Life, as well as more recent psychological systems like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Erik Erikson's Eight Ages of Man, Gateways presents 12-Step Spirituality as a Wisdom Path. Galloway's 12 corresponding Gateway Essences unlock the power of the Steps through spiritual practices and rituals that make up a customized, holistic Mind, Body, Spirit tool kit.
As a 30+ year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, ordained pastor and Doctor of Ministry, accomplished stage and screen actor, and community organizer, the Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway brings a woman's voice to the chorus of men who have previously spoken on 12-Step spirituality. Her work is inspired by and devoted to AA's founding spiritual vision as it appears in "The Big Book": "To us the realm of Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek." The Gateways opens wider vistas to the deeper wisdom within us all.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE GATEWAYS
Profound thinking and tools for healing!
“Jane's book completely blew me away! Not only was it historical and addressed the Humanities, but it also represented all the insights and steps in an incredible multi-dimensional, multi-faceted, and multi-spiritual/religious way with colors, gemstones, chakras and more, to boot... The pictures were beautiful and very uplifting. After reading it, I felt like I was literally in the hands of God. Jane is quite a gifted writer and story-teller, and I highly recommend this book, not only for practitioners and healers, but for those going through the journey of self-discovery! I can see now why you were advised to write 3 separate books! This one is awesome!”
- JANET A. -
Exquisite wisdom for breaking and renewal!
“Clearly presented, simple steps form the basis for this modern presentation of very ancient wisdom. After 50 years of study and practice, I find Jane Galloway's approach and presentation to be well grounded and easily accessible for seekers and practitioners of all faiths. I recommend the book highly!”
- PAUL M. SHELDON -
Brilliant book!
Well written and very informative about the 12 steps of AA and many paths to a higher power! Discusses everything.
- AMAZON CUSTOMER -
Visually Beautiful!
...Visually beautiful...easy to read and to comprehend...a perfect blend of inspiration and motivation with a touch of humor and wit to boot!!
- KAREN O. -
Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change
I’m excited to share that I am a contributing author to Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change. My story is called "A Badass Butterfly Conversion: A Woman's Liberation," and I would love for you to check it out - along with the other stories by my fellow authors.
ABOUT CHAOS TO CLARITY
Witness firsthand the challenges that men and women from around the world faced head-on, and how, through their adversity, they became stronger and happier.
Battling a life-threatening illness. Surviving an abusive relationship. Overcoming addiction. Suffering the heartbreaking loss of a child. Wrestling with self-sabotaging thoughts. Losing and finding love... these are just a few of the transformational stories that will encourage you and change your perspective in Chaos to Clarity.
A global voice of contributing authors bared their souls for you. Their unfettered honesty is a gift to all and connects us to the Butterfly Effect of Universal Oneness. Just as the flapping of a tiny wing can change weather patterns around the world, a small inspiration may impart positivity on another's life. The tears shed from these stories may make waves on distant shores, and your peals of laughter may become someone's breath of life.
Change is part of the natural order of life. In this inspirational book, authors Cagganello and Kanavos offer their expertise on the spirituality and psychology of change and explain why change is not only necessary, it's good for you!
Welcome to the heart of our shared humanity. Discover hope for the future and a blueprint for your life in these life-changing pages.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CHAOS TO CLARITY
Love the short stories with meaning
“Great lift me up book! Love the 2-3 page short stories! ”
- MONICA G. -
You will Never Walk Alone!
“That saying sums this book up for me. It's too easy to see our life as singular, as though we're the only one who has had to bear some burden, but the stories here remind us that we all have some difficulties in our life. And we can get over them, through them, and on top of them by realizing we're not alone. There are millions of others who have been where we are or have been. And the stories are of how they moved through, how they were able to find joy, peace, and love in their lives. So many to choose from and such love in those pages!”
- SUSAN R. -