Finding Love in Tao and Recovery: A 20-Minute Meditation with Buddy C.
God is love. Substituting love for higher power in the steps can be very powerful. Came to believe that love could restore us to sanity.
Struggling to connect with the idea of a 'Higher Power' in your recovery journey? Buddy C. has been there. In this episode of 'Sober Meditations', he brings you the fourth 20-minute session in his 'Tao and Recovery' series, where he introduces a fresh perspective on the concept of God as love. Buddy shares how Taoism and the Tao Te Ching helped him reframe his understanding of a higher power, making it more relatable and less daunting.
Buddy begins by guiding listeners through a calming meditation, encouraging them to relax and let gravity, rather than muscle tension, support their bodies. This session focuses on the transformative power of love. Buddy dives into quotes from the Tao Te Ching, illustrating how love can be a potent force for healing and change. He suggests substituting the idea of love for a higher power in the 12 steps, offering a new lens through which to view recovery.
With his personal anecdotes and open-minded approach, Buddy makes the abstract concepts of Taoism accessible and practical. He emphasizes that learning to love oneself and others is crucial in the recovery process. After the meditation, Buddy invites listeners to reflect on their experience and jot down their thoughts in a meditation journal. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling disconnected from traditional recovery concepts or looking for new ways to deepen their journey.
Buddy's gentle guidance and relatable stories make this meditation a must-listen for those seeking peace and insight in their path to sobriety.