Rule 62 in Meme Culture

Humor is healing, and Rule 62 has inspired a whole genre of recovery memes that blend dark humor with real-life honesty:

• Rule 62 Facebook Group: A private group with over 11,000 members sharing savage, hilarious memes about addiction and recovery. Their motto? “If you’re too sensitive, this group isn’t for you.”

• Pinterest Boards: Collections of memes and quotes like “We are not a glum lot” and “I’m sorry, what? #rehabhumor #lol #recovery.”

• GIPHY: Animated GIFs tagged with “Rule 62” to add a little levity to your messages or recovery chats.

These spaces let people laugh at their pasts, their quirks, and their progress—without shame.

🧘‍♂️ Rule 62 in Spiritual Practices

Rule 62 isn’t just about cracking jokes—it’s also a spiritual principle of humility and surrender:

• Spiritual Toolkit explains how Rule 62 emerged from a group that realized ego and over-control were sabotaging their mission. The takeaway? Let go and trust the process.

• Rule 62 Therapy uses it as a guiding philosophy: “Stay humble, laugh, and embrace the small joys of life.”

• Jared Dillian’s book Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality explores how not taking yourself too seriously can lead to deeper meaning, better relationships, and a more adventurous life.

It’s a reminder that spirituality doesn’t have to be solemn—it can be joyful, irreverent, and deeply human.

✍️ Rule 62-Inspired Journaling Prompts

Want to bring Rule 62 into your own reflection practice? Try these journaling prompts inspired by the “don’t take yourself too seriously” mindset:

• “What’s something ridiculous I believed as a kid that still makes me laugh?”

• “When was the last time I laughed so hard I cried?”

• “What’s a mistake I made that turned out to be a blessing?”

• “If my life were a sitcom, what would today’s episode be called?”

• “What’s one thing I can let go of today that’s just not that deep?”

You can find more prompts and ideas for living lightly in this guide from Mothers Against Addiction, which beautifully blends humor, mindfulness, and resilience.