Relapse and Meditation

I don’t agree with most programs assertations that a relapse means starting over. During periods of sobriety, we heal. During relapse we don’t lose the lessons we’ve learned in sobriety, but our connection to HP and our own subcontious is dampened. This includes our connection with our higher power. We talked in another post about finding your HP; continued sobriety is about maintaining that conduit of information. I am not conscious enough to be open and connected with my HP if I’m doing things to escape my feelings. 

Meditation can help individuals in recovery maintain sobriety by providing them with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cravings, which are common triggers for relapse. Through meditation, individuals can learn to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment, increasing their ability to regulate their impulses and make conscious decisions.

Additionally, meditation can enhance self-awareness and personal growth, helping individuals gain insights into their underlying issues that may have contributed to their addiction. This increased awareness and self-reflection can promote healthier coping mechanisms, reduce the likelihood of relapse, and enhance overall mental and emotional well-being. Research has supported the benefits of meditation for those in recovery, with studies showing decreased substance use, lessened relapse rates, and improvements in mental health outcomes when used as a complementary form of treatment.

Research has supported the benefits of meditation for those in recovery, with studies showing decreased substance use, lessened relapse rates, and improvements in mental health outcomes when used as a complementary form of treatment. relapse rates, and improvements in mental health outcomes when used as a complementary form of treatment.

When we pray or meditate, we strengthen our connection to HP. This tunes the brain into looking for the answers to our prayers/requests. First, I ask, then I listen. The asking part is about developing a clear image of what I would like to manifest in my life. Then I listen. Allowing the mind to relax and clear leaves space for the answers to show up. So basically I’m programming my subcontious to look for opportunities to advance in the direction I’m wanting. This comes often with inspired action – an idea and a rush of energy to take action. I don’t know how to explain how this process works, but I can say, that for me, it works.