OUR VISION
A world recovered from addiction by the unlimited power of God.
Our MISSION
To create a global virtual sanctuary where people in recovery, along with their loved ones, awaken to their divine identity through the transformative principles of the 12 Steps and additional universal spiritual teachings.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Oneness with God
We believe that all beings are inherently one with God, never separated, never lost. Spiritual awakening is the remembrance of this eternal truth.
The Healing Power of Prayer
Prayer is a powerful force that aligns us with divine wisdom, peace, and limitless love. It dissolves fear, awakens faith, and restores wholeness.
The Unifying Power of Loving Community
We believe that spiritual growth thrives in community. Together, we rise, holding space for one another with compassion, love, and truth.
Freedom Beyond Labels
We are not defined by addiction or any life challenge. Addiction is not a curse—it is often a catalyst for profound spiritual awakening.
Love Abolishes Fear
We believe that fear is the root of all suffering and that love—divine, unconditional, and ever-present—has the power to heal all things.
Purpose Through Service
By living lives of service, we become vessels of God’s love, creating a ripple effect of healing, transformation, and grace.
12 steps expanded
STEP 01: Surrender to Truth / KEY TRUTH: ACCEPTANCE
“We admitted that fear had taken control of our minds, disconnecting us from Spirit, and that our lives had become unmanageable under its influence.”
STEP 02: Trust in God’s Love / KEY TRUTH: HOPE
“We came to believe that a power greater than fear (God/Love/Spirit) could restore us to peace and sanity.”
STEP 03: Align with Spirit’s Will / KEY TRUTH: FAITH
“We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of Spirit, trusting it to completely free us from the illusions of fear.”
STEP 04: Illuminate Fear Through Divine Light / KEY TRUTH: COURAGE
“We made a searching and fearless inventory of the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns rooted in fear that were fueling addictive patterns.”
STEP 05: Release Fear Through Honesty / KEY TRUTH: HONESTY
“We admitted to Spirit, to ourselves, and to a trusted soul the exact nature of the fears that had been ruling our lives.”
STEP 06: Choose Healing / KEY TRUTH: READINESS
“We became entirely ready to be released from the grip of fear and the illusions it created.”
STEP 07: Surrender to Spirit’s Grace / KEY TRUTH: HUMILITY
“We humbly asked Spirit to dissolve the fear-based patterns within us, trusting that our true essence would be revealed.”
STEP 08: Restore Harmony / KEY TRUTH: WILLINGNESS
“We made a list of all relationships and situations distorted by fear and became willing to make amends – allowing them to be returned to Love.”
STEP 09: Act from Love / KEY TRUTH: REPARATION
“We made direct amends wherever possible, guided by Spirit’s wisdom, except when to do so would cause harm.”
STEP 10: Stay in Alignment / KEY TRUTH: INTEGRITY
“We continued to take a fearless inventory of our thoughts, words, and behaviors, promptly addressing any return to fear with love, forgiveness, and right action.”
STEP 11: Deepen Connection with Spirit / KEY TRUTH: DISCIPLINE
“Through daily prayer, meditation, forgiveness and spiritual practice, we deepen our conscious connection with Spirit, seeking only Spirit’s guidance and the power to live, move, and have our being in our true nature.”
STEP 12: Live as Love’s Expression / KEY TRUTH: SACRED SERVICE
“Having awakened to the truth beyond fear, we carried this message of liberation to others and committed to embodying
love in all areas of life.”
OUR TEAM
CO-FOUNDERS
Mark Anthony Lord & Ester Nicholson together bring over sixty years of walking a spiritual path dedicated to freedom from fear and addiction. They are passionate about guiding individuals beyond the surface of recovery to the spiritual freedom that awaits within. With humor, wisdom, and heart, they create safe spaces for healing and transformation, helping others awaken to their true identity and live joyously in the light of God’s love.
Ester Nicholson is the Founder and CEO of Soul Recovery, and author of Soul Recovery – 12 Keys To Healing Dependence. She is a Soul Recovery and She Recovers coach, and a woman in long term recovery who brings her incredible journey of transformation to a practical curriculum. Her Soul Recovery programs expand the traditional concepts of 12 Step Recovery into spiritual practices that have served thousands throughout the world.
Ester is a trusted advisor on the NAATP DEI and She Recovers advisory committees. Her training “Compassionate Accountability – Healing Unconscious Racial Bias” is a unique approach and natural first step to all strategic DEIB trainings, as well as a powerful foundation that works in tandem with DEIB trainings.
Ester has inspired thousands with her presentations and keynotes at conferences and events including: The Global Exchange, NAATP’s Board of Director’s Conference, The National FED- UP Rally in Washington DC, NCADD, and She Recovers—in addition to alumni and featured events at Ashley Treatment Center, Gosnold Treatment Center, Renewal House and as a former host at InTheRooms.com. Ester’s powerful story of recovery was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Super Soul Sunday’s “In Deep Shift”.
Mark Anthony Lord is a versatile and accomplished spiritual leader who has made a significant impact in both the arts and spirituality. His illustrious career began as a professional choreographer and director, including a notable three-year tenure at Disney, and he has since honed his spiritual acumen through studying with some of the most revered spiritual teachers, such as Michael Beckwith, Marianne Williamson, Gay & Katie Hendricks, and Byron Katie.
Mark’s passion for spiritual awakening led him to ordination as a Minister, and he has gone on to found two successful spiritual communities. The Bodhi Spiritual Center in Chicago, which grew from a handful of members to thousands under his leadership, and Living The Course, a virtual, global ACIM community that he transformed into a 7-figure business in under three years.
His entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in his various business ventures, including a successful online business, and his talent as an author, having written The Seven Living Words: A Metaphysical Interpretation of the Seven Last Words of Jesus, Thou Shall Not Suffer: 7 Steps to a Life of Joy, and an upcoming release in 2023. Mark is also a sought-after international speaker, sharing his wisdom and insights on relationships and spiritual growth. He has touched the lives of countless individuals through his spiritual coaching, helping them heal broken relationships with God, themselves, and others, allowing them to live more fulfilling and impactful lives. With his unwavering dedication to complete freedom from all suffering, Mark is a true inspiration, leading by example and inspiring all those around him to embrace their birthright of spiritual awakening.
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