Sober Meditations
Are you looking for alcohol recovery meditations? It is best to access Sober Meditations from the free Sober Meditations app located in both Apple and Google Play App Stores. Sober Meditations is a 100% FREE app. Sober Meditations is a resource of contemplative alcohol recovery meditations. Sober Meditations are recorded by recovering alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in a contemplative meditation format, one thought at a time. For iPhone; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sober-meditations/id1497824823?ls=1 For Android; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sobermeditationsapp.android.sober
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Letting Go 10 Min Meditation 1 of 7 | Powerlessness Is a Strength Not a Weakness!
05/26/2026
Letting Go 10 Min Meditation 1 of 7 | Powerlessness Is a Strength Not a Weakness!
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 . Visit 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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Changes in Access to Sober Meditations!
10/27/2025
Changes in Access to Sober Meditations!
Unfortunately, our podcast service will no longer provide a usable app to access meditations effective November 2025. All meditations will be accessible at sobermeditations.org. You can find all episodes at the top right of the page under 'Episodes,' or search for specific topics or meditation series in the header. Thank you.
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Resources You Can Find on This App!
10/14/2020
Resources You Can Find on This App!
Welcome to Sober Meditations! Sober Meditations is a free resource offering over 400 contemplative meditations on alcohol recovery, covering various topics. Mediation Topics Include: Unguided timer for 10, 20, and 30 Minute Meditations Unguided Meditations with Different Background Sounds - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Mindful Breathing Cravings - 7 Meditations - 2, 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Empty Version of the Serenity Prayer - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Tools When Disturbed or Aggravated - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Letting Go/Powerlessness - 7 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Loving Your Body - 11 Minute Meditation The Tao and Recovery - 8 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Each Step Meditation series includes seven meditations, along with a Christian and a Taoist meditation specific to that step. In each meditation, the tools remain the same, with the longer meditations offering more time for reflection and shared experience with each tool. Step 1 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 2 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 3 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 4 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 5 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 6 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 7 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 8 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 9 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 10 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 11 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Step 12 - 9 Meditations - 5, 10, and 20 Minute 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. Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description. You can add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar. Daily Thought - A Google Calendar that provides a daily thought from AA, ACIM, Tao, or Christian texts. Go to the resources page at Buddyc.org for more information! Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information! Remember, this meditation series offers guided meditations of 5, 10, and 20 minutes. The tools remain the same, with longer meditations providing more time for reflection and shared experiences about each tool. Buddy C. hosts . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 1 of 7 | Am I Staying Connected?
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 1 of 7 | Am I Staying Connected?
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 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 . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 2 of 7 | If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can!
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 2 of 7 | If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 3 of 7 | Who Can I Help?
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 3 of 7 | Who Can I Help?
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. 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 . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 4 of 7 | Think the Drink Through!
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 4 of 7 | Think the Drink Through!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 5 of 7 | Only a Thought!
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 5 of 7 | Only a Thought!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 6 of 7 | I am Powerless!
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 6 of 7 | I am Powerless!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 7 of 7 | Gratitude!
05/19/2020
Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 7 of 7 | Gratitude!
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 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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
"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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!
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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable.
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable.
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
"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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!
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 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
"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. 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 . Visit 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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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
05/18/2020
Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
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. 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 . Visit 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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