Powerlessness Is a Strength Not a Weakness!

Meditation 1 of 7

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10-minute meditation in our Letting Go series. As an alcoholic, learning to surrender and letting go is the essence of powerlessness in the first step. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me.  

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.

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"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.

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.

Overview of Step 4!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. We will start getting a picture of how Step 4 is utilized in our recovery. 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 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.

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.

What Is "Searching and Fearless"?

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. What does it mean to be searching and fearless? We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

What Is an Inventory?

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 10-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 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.

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.

Why Write This Step?

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. We discuss the reasons it is essential that we write this step and how the written step is used to work some of the other steps. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Listing Our Resentments!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Our resentment list is crucial for our recovery. We will discuss how to identify and list our resentments. We will talk about this process in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Fears, Sexual Misconduct, and Selfishness That Were Not on Our Resentment List!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Completing my 4th Step lists was not the easiest part of the steps but brought some of the most rewards and was for sure essential in my recovery. 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 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.

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.

What Are Your Assets?

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. An inventory includes both positives and negatives, as well as assets and defects. It is important that we do not forget our good traits when doing the 4th Step. 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 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.

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.

Christian Version of Step 4!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Being honest with God, yourself, and another person is basic Christian teaching. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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.

Taoist Version of Step 4!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 10-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Taoism is an excellent example of the benefits of turning our will and life over to the care of a power much greater than ourselves. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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.

Overview of Step 4!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. We will start getting a picture of how Step 4 is utilized in our recovery. 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

What Is "Searching and Fearless"?

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. What does it mean to be searching and fearless? We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

What Is an Inventory?

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 20 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 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.

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.

Why Write This Step?

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. We discuss why it is essential that we write this step and how the written step is used to work some of the other steps. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Listing Our Resentments!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Our resentment list is crucial for our recovery. We will discuss how to identify and list our resentments. We will talk about this process in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Fears, Sexual Misconduct, and Selfishness That Were Not on Our Resentment List!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Completing my 4th Step lists was not the easiest part of the steps, but brought some of the most rewards and was for sure essential in my recovery. 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 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.

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.

What Are Your Assets?

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. An inventory includes both positives and negatives, assets, and defects. It is important that we do not forget our good traits when doing the 4th Step. 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 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.

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.

Christian Version of Step 4!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Being honest with another person is basic Christian teaching. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Taoist Version of Step 4!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 20-minute meditation in our Step 4 Series. Taoism is an excellent example of the benefits of turning our will and life over to the care of a power much greater than ourselves. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 4 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Nature of Our Wrongs!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In this meditation, we start painting a picture of our inventory and how to proceed with the steps. We will talk about what a character defect is and what to do about it in this meditation, and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Admitting to God!

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In the 5th Step, we learn to be honest with God, for many of us, for the first time.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Admitting to Ourselves!

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Learning to be honest with ourselves is one of the gifts of recovery. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Sharing with  Someone!

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Sharing your 4th Step with another person is crucial.  We will talk about why in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Step 5 Promises!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. We will discuss the promises that come true for many when working the 5th Step. We will discuss the solutions we can apply in this meditation and a different tool in each Step 5 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 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.

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.

Payoffs!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Sometimes, the payoffs for holding onto a defect can be attractive. We will talk about payoffs in this mediation.

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 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.

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.

Solutions!

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In recovery, we have solutions for every issue we uncover in our 4th Step and share in our 5th Step. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 5 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 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.

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.

Christian Version of Step 5!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Being honest with God, yourself, and another person is basic Christian teaching. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Taoist Version of Step 5!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 5-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Taoism is an excellent example of the benefits of turning our will and life over to the care of a power much greater than ourselves. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Nature of Our Wrongs!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In this meditation, we start painting a picture of our inventory and how to proceed with the steps. We will talk about what a character defect is and what to do about it in this meditation, and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Admitting to God!

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In the 5th Step, we learn to be honest with God, for many of us, for the first time.

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 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.

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.

Admitting to Ourselves!

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Learning to be honest with ourselves is one of the gifts of recovery. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Sharing with  Someone!

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Sharing your 4th Step with another person is crucial. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 5 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 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.

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.

Step 5 Promises!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. We will discuss the promises that come true for many when working the 5th Step. We will discuss the solutions we can apply in this meditation and a different tool in each Step 5 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 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.

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.

Payoffs!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Sometimes, the payoffs for holding onto a defect can be attractive. We will talk about payoffs in this mediation. 

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 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.

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.

Solutions!

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 10 minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In recovery, we have solutions for every issue we uncover in our 4th Step and share in our 5th Step. We will talk about the solutions we can apply in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Christian Version of Step 5!

Meditation 8 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Being honest with God, yourself, and another person is basic Christian teaching. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Taoist Version of Step 5!

Meditation 9 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 10-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Taoism is an excellent example of the benefits of turning our will and life over to the care of a power much greater than ourselves. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Nature of Our Wrongs!

Meditation 1 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In this meditation, we start painting a picture of our inventory and how to proceed with the steps. We will talk about what a character defect is and what to do about it in this meditation, and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Admitting to God!

Meditation 2 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In the 5th Step, we learn to be honest with God, for many of us, for the first time.

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 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.

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.

Admitting to Ourselves!

Meditation 3 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Learning to be honest with ourselves is one of the gifts of recovery. We will talk about this concept in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.

Sharing with  Someone!

Meditation 4 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Sharing your 5th Step with another person is crucial. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 5 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Step 5 Promises!

Meditation 5 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. We will discuss the promises that come true for many when working the 5th Step. We will discuss the solutions we can apply in this meditation and a different tool in each Step 5 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 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.

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.

Payoffs!

Meditation 6 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. Sometimes, the payoffs for holding onto a defect can be attractive. We will talk about payoffs in this mediation.

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 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.

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.

Solutions!

Meditation 7 of 9

Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 20-minute meditation in our Step 5 Series. In recovery, we have solutions for every issue we uncover in our 4th Step and share in our 5th Step. We will talk about the solutions we can apply in this meditation and a different tool in each of the other Step 5 meditations.

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 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.

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.