Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Conscious Contact: Finding Your Way Forward
Conscious Contact: Finding Your Way Forward
Conscious Contact: Finding Your Way Forward
Thursday 3rd November 2022
Discover how mindfulness and meditation can help you find peace and connect with a higher power in recovery, guided by Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Get the buttons here!Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps: Finding Peace in Recovery
True desires are the breath of the holy spirit speaking to you and moving you.
Ever wondered how mindfulness can transform your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host William C. Moyers introduces an excerpt from Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart's book, *Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps: Living Recovery in the Present Moment*. Jacobs-Stewart blends her personal experiences with her expertise in psychology, spirituality, and the Twelve Steps to offer a unique perspective on recovery.
She shares her story of working with a spiritual advisor and how the practice of prayer and meditation, central to Step Eleven, guided her through a pivotal moment in her life. The episode dives into the significance of making conscious contact with a higher power, emphasizing how mindfulness can help you find a quiet peace within. Jacobs-Stewart's journey at Nada Monastery with Fr. Michael Winterer provides practical insights on integrating spirituality into recovery.
His advice, 'True desires are the breath of the holy spirit speaking to you,' underscores the importance of stillness and listening to our deepest desires. Whether you're new to spirituality or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers valuable guidance on finding inner peace through mindfulness and meditation.