Buddy C.
Buddy C.
Tao and Recovery 10 Min 7 of 8
Tao and Recovery 10 Min 7 of 8
Tao and Recovery 10 Min 7 of 8
Sunday 19th January 2020
Discover how Taoist wisdom and water metaphors can aid recovery with Buddy C.'s guided meditation. Listen now on Sober Meditations.
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Buddy C.
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Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Flow: Taoist Wisdom and Recovery with Buddy C.
Just offer no resistance. Just open my heart. I can learn so much from water. Just the idea of going with the flow.
Ever felt like you're swimming upstream in your recovery journey? Buddy C. knows that struggle well. In this episode of 'Sober Meditations', he dives into the seventh meditation of his Tao and Recovery series, using the power of water as a metaphor for resilience and adaptability. Buddy, a recovering alcoholic, shares how Taoism and the Tao Te Ching have made the concept of a 'Higher Power' more approachable for him.
He emphasizes the importance of going with the flow, much like water, and finding strength in taking the path of least resistance. Buddy draws from his own experiences, including his battle with alcohol and his eventual surrender to a higher power in 2008. He uses quotes from the Tao Te Ching to illustrate how water nourishes all things without trying, remains content with low places, and effortlessly follows the path of least resistance.
These principles, he explains, can be applied not just to recovery but to all aspects of life. Throughout the episode, Buddy guides listeners through a mindfulness meditation designed to bring awareness to the present moment and physical sensations in the body. He encourages embracing acceptance, letting go of resistance, and cultivating compassion and patience.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, Buddy's gentle guidance offers a refreshing perspective that can help you navigate life's challenges with more ease. So why not take a moment to pause, breathe, and go with the flow?