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

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

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

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

Mediation Topics Include:

Unguided timer for 10, 20, & 30 Minutes

Mindful Breathing

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

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

God's Will - 18 Min

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

Loving Your Body - 11 Min

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Future Meditation Series;

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

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

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More about Buddy C.

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

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

Am I Staying Connected?

Meditation 1 of 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can!

Meditation 2 or 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

Who Can I Help?

Meditation 3 of 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

Think the Drink Through!

Meditation 4 of 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

Only a Thought!

Meditation 5 of 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

I am Powerless!

Meditation 6 of 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

Gratitude!

Meditation 7 of 7

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

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

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

The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips instead of focusing on our present circumstances that are causing the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.

More about Buddy C.

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

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

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

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

We have heard that our 2 minute Craving Meditations have been beneficial for those early in sobriety, not only for alcohol but any addictive issues that recovery tools would apply.

Current Topics Include:

Unguided timer for 10, 20, & 30 Minutes
Mindful Breathing
Cravings - 7 Meditations - 2 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Disturbance and Agitation - 9 Meditations - 2 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Empty Version of the Serenity Prayer - 5 Min, 10 Min
God's Will - 18 Min
Letting Go/Powerlessness - 7 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Loving Your Body - 11 Min
The Tao and Recovery - 8 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

Step 1 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 2 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 3 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 4 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 5 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 6 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 7 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 8 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 9 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 10 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 11 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min
Step 12 - 9 Meditations - 5 Min, 10 Min, & 20 Min

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

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

More about Buddy C.

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

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

"We" Not "Me"!

Meditation 1 of 9

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

More about Buddy C.

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

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