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Sober Meditations

Welcome to Sober Meditations!

All meditations are listed at the top right of the page under 'Episodes,' or you can search for topics or series of meditations in the header.

Some possible uses of Sober Meditations are:

  • Alcohol Recovery Contemplative Meditations
  • Meditation Meetings
  • Recovery Topic Study
  • Meeting Discussion Topics
  • Education on the Steps
  • Education on a Number of Other Recovery-related Topics

Sober Meditations is one recovering alcoholic sharing their experience through contemplative meditations, one thought at a time.

Over 400 meditations are available, with nine meditations for each step, as well as many additional topics. 

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Email: info@BuddyC.org

There are also several free resources available at BuddyC.org, including daily recovery emails, a list of sober and spiritual podcasts, and other sobriety-related resources.

 

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  2. Step 4 - 5 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | What Is an Inventory?

Step 4 - 5 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | What Is an Inventory?

May 18, 2020

What Is an Inventory?

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 5-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. An inventory is not a list of your sins or mistakes. An inventory allows us to look at patterns of behavior, both good and bad. This process helps us to realize we are not bad people, just scared children. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 4 meditation.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that create the illusion that a drink or a fearful action would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that neither is ever a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

Remember, this meditation series offers 5-minute, 10-minute, and 20-minute guided meditations. The tools remain the same, with longer meditations providing more time for reflection and shared experiences about each tool.

Buddy C. hosts The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. Visit BuddyC.org to download a free PDF copy of his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, receive a free daily Tao recovery meditation, or explore additional sobriety resources.