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Welcome to Sober Meditations!

Sober Meditations is a 100% free resource and contains over 400 contemplative alcohol recovery meditations on a variety of topics.

Our recordings have many uses, including contemplative meditation, recovery topic study, meeting discussion topics, and sponsee education on the steps – just another free tool for your recovery toolbox!

Sober Meditations are recorded by a recovering alcoholic who shares his experience, strength, and hope in a contemplative meditation format, one thought at a time!

To access meditations by topic, go to the menu at the top left of your screen and then to categories.

Here is a link to access all of the recordings and app: SoberMeditationsApp.com

Mediation Topics Include:

Unguided timer for 10, 20, & 30 Minutes

Mindful Breathing

Cravings - 7 Meditations - 2 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Empty Version of the Serenity Prayer - 5 Min, 10 Min

God's Will - 18 Min

Letting Go/Powerlessness - 7 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Loving Your Body - 11 Min

Step 1 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 2 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 3 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 4 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 5 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 6 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 7 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 8 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 9 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 10 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 11 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 12 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Each Step includes 7 meditations plus a Christian and a Taoist meditation specific to that step.

The Tao and Recovery - 8 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Plus a Resources Category including recovery podcasts, Daily Thought and ACIM Calendars, recovery email services, and other outside resources to aid in recovery!

Future Meditation Series;

Acceptance
Anger
Contentment
Fear
Finding Your Purpose
Gratitude
Guilt
Living in Peace
Relapse
Resentment
Plus many more!

Meditations may be a single meditation or a series of any length. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

This app contains the following additional features:

* All Meditations can be easily accessed under categories in the menu
* Favorites, Played, Unplayed, and Download Options
* Resources Category includes recovery podcasts, Daily Thought and ACIM Calendars, recovery email services, and other outside resources to aid in recovery
* Playback controls like continuous play, Speed 1x, Repeat Off, and Sleep Timer
* Playback resume (when interrupted by a call or other distraction)
* Always updated with the latest meditations- and an archived back catalog
* Access to exclusive extras like PDFs, wallpapers, and bonus content
* Streaming access to play episodes from anywhere

Thank you for checking out Sober Meditations! We hope Sober Meditations can be a valuable tool for you, your friends, and sponsees in recovery!

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Am I Staying Connected?

Meditation 1 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is, "Am I staying connected?" As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

 Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories. 

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can!

Meditation 2 or 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is, "If I can stop drinking, anyone can." As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Who Can I Help?

Meditation 3 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Who Can I Help?” As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Think the Drink Through!

Meditation 4 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Think the Drink Through.” As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Only a Thought!

Meditation 5 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Only a Thought.” As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

I am Powerless!

Meditation 6 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is " I am Powerless.” As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Gratitude!

Meditation 7 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Gratitude” As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery.

Remember, this meditation series comes in a 2 minute emergency meditation, and a 5 minute, 10 minute, and 20 Minute more traditional contemplative guided meditation, focusing on the specific topic for that meditation series. The tools are the same, with the longer meditations giving more time for reflection and shared experience about each tool.

All of our recordings are organized by topic. Go to the menu on the top left of your screen, then to categories.

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never 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.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

"We" Not "Me"!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The first word of step 1 is "We" for a reason. When I came to AA, I had no idea how much of my recovery was dependent on my relationships with others. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. My understanding of Step 1 is that we are preparing ourselves for the work to come. The real work comes later, but if we do not prepare the ground of our hearts properly, we will not have the harvest we seek. The admission we make in Step 1 helps with this process. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Rigorous Honesty!

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Why is rigorous honesty so important? Unless I could learn to be honest with my Higher Power, myself, and another person, I had very little chance of staying sober. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The powerlessness I found in AA was a hidden strength that I thought was my greatest weakness. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. One of the gifts I have received from recovery is seeing others recover. My first meeting gave me the gift of hope that recovery would work for me. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

The Surrender Prayer!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The surrender prayer is a tool I use any time to double-check my level of surrender concerning anything. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable.

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. As an alcoholic, describing God as a “Higher Power” was new for me. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Christian Version Step 1!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Christian teaching is full of examples of step 1. I am encouraged when I see the principles of AA in different spiritual disciplines. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Taoist Version of Step 1!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 5 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The Tao Te Ching has clear examples of the benefits of being powerless and empty. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

"We" Not "Me"!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The first word of step 1 is "We" for a reason. When I came to AA, I had no idea how much of my recovery was dependent on my relationships with others. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. My understanding of Step 1 is that we are preparing ourselves for the work to come. The real work comes later, but if we do not prepare the ground of our hearts properly, we will not have the harvest we seek. The admission we make in step 1 helps with this process. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Rigorous Honesty!

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Why is rigorous honesty so important? Unless I could learn to be honest with my Higher Power, myself, and another person, I had very little chance of staying sober. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The powerlessness I found in AA was a hidden strength that I thought was my greatest weakness. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. One of the gifts I have received from recovery is seeing others recover. My first meeting gave me the gift of hope that recovery would work for me. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

The Surrender Prayer!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The surrender prayer is a tool I use any time to double-check my level of surrender concerning anything. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable!

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. As an alcoholic, describing God as a “Higher Power” was new for me. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Christian Version Step 1!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Christian teaching is full of examples of Step 1. I am encouraged when I see the principles of AA in different spiritual disciplines. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

Taoist Version of Step 1!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 10 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The Tao Te Ching has clear examples of the benefits of being powerless and empty. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

Are you enjoying these meditations? Sober Meditations is 100% free and will always be free. If you want to help support our efforts, click here.

"We" Not "Me"!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The first word of step 1 is "We" for a reason. When I came to AA, I had no idea how much of my recovery was dependent on my relationships with others. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. My understanding of Step 1 is that we are preparing ourselves for the work to come. The real work comes later, but if we do not prepare the ground of our hearts properly, we will not have the harvest we seek. The admission we make in Step 1 helps with this process. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Rigorous Honesty!

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Why is rigorous honesty so important? Unless I could learn to be honest with my Higher Power, myself, and another person, I had very little chance of staying sober. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The powerlessness I found in AA was a hidden strength that I thought was my greatest weakness. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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If Surrender Works for Me, It Will Work for You!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. One of the gifts I have received from recovery is seeing others recover. My first meeting gave me the gift of hope that recovery would work for me. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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The Surrender Prayer!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The surrender prayer is a tool I use any time to double-check my level of surrender concerning anything. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable!

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. As an alcoholic, describing God as a “Higher Power” was new for me. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Christian Version Step 1!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Christian teaching is full of examples of Step 1. I am encouraged when I see the principles of AA in different spiritual disciplines. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Taoist Version of Step 1!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 20 minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The Tao Te Ching has clear examples of the benefits of being powerless and empty. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Step 2 Is Only a Belief!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. My experience is that Step 2 is only a belief that enables me to allow the rest of the steps to bring a new way of life. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Is There a Power Greater than You?

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Will this "Power greater" help me with my alcoholism? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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What is Sanity?

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Understanding sanity is a huge part of Step 2. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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What Does It Mean to Be Restored?

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Being restored to sanity is essential for a happy, sober life.

We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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How to Find Your Belief!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Finding a belief that worked was a critical part of my recovery. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Why Does Step 2 Say "Power Greater than Ourselves"?

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Why "ourselves" and not "myself"? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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"Could" Not "Would"!

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Why does step 2 say "could" restore us to sanity rather than "would"? We have to do the work it takes to recover. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Christian Version of Step 2!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Christianity has so much to say about a loving God that has our best interest in mind, many times in spite of our best efforts. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Taoist Version of Step 2!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. The Tao shows us so well how the universe has our back. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Step 2 Is Only a Belief!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. My experience is that Step 2 is only a belief that enables me to allow the rest of the steps to bring a new way of life. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Is There a Power Greater than You?

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Will this "Power greater" help me with my alcoholism? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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What Is Sanity?

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Understanding sanity is a huge part of Step 2. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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What Does It Mean to Be Restored?

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Being restored to sanity is essential for a happy, sober life. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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How to Find Your Belief!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Finding a belief that worked was a critical part of my recovery. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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Why Does Step 2 Say "Power Greater than Ourselves"?

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Why "ourselves" and not "myself"? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation.

More about Buddy C.

Even after almost dying from pancreatitis, Buddy constantly relapsed for five years before learning to be powerless over alcohol and surrender. That was in 2008, and Buddy has been sober ever since. Buddy practices AA but has a very open-minded approach to recovery, including hosting The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. You can also visit BuddyC.org for information on his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, a free daily Tao recovery meditation, and other sobriety resources.

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