Welcome to the discovery meditation for sobriety.
My name is Alex and I'm here to guide you today through discovering who you are,
What makes you who you are,
And to identify triggers and change your response to them.
So when you're ready,
Please find a comfortable position,
Gently closing your eyes.
Please begin by taking a deep,
Calming breath,
Inhaling slowly and exhaling even slower.
Let your body relax into this moment,
Knowing that you're safe here,
Supported in your journey.
Today,
We're going to embark on a journey inward,
A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness.
It's time to reflect with compassion,
Honesty,
And openness.
Take another deep breath,
Breathing in awareness,
And exhale any resistance or judgment you're holding on to.
Feel your body relax deeper into this moment.
Imagine standing at a peaceful crossroad,
A space that represents your life until now.
Ahead of you are paths paved by your past decisions.
Visualize these paths,
Recognizing that where you stand today is shaped by your choices,
Your actions,
Your reactions.
As you reflect on these paths,
Ask yourself softly,
What actions did I take that brought me here today?
What could have I done differently in situations where I felt triggered or vulnerable?
Pause gently here,
Allowing yourself to see these moments clearly and compassionately.
What actions did I take that brought me here today,
And what could I have done differently in situations where I felt triggered or vulnerable?
With each reflection,
Acknowledge the lessons offered.
Release the weight of regret,
Breathing out forgiveness,
For yourself and for others involved.
Repeat after me.
I forgive myself for the choices I've made.
I forgive myself for the choices I've made.
I forgive myself for the choices I've made.
Repeat after me.
I forgive others for their mistakes.
I forgive others for their mistakes.
I forgive others for their mistakes.
Feel this forgiveness wash over you.
Feel the lightening of the load on your shoulders.
Now let's gently shift to our attention to triggers,
Those hidden influences that spark unwanted behaviors or cravings.
Reflect deeply here,
Asking yourself the following questions.
What specific situations or feelings trigger me to want to drink or use substances?
What specific situations or feelings trigger me to want to use or drink substances?
Allow these triggers to emerge,
One by one,
Calmly and clearly,
Without judgment.
As you identify each trigger,
Visualize yourself in these situations again,
But this time imagine yourself responding differently,
More positively.
See yourself choosing health,
Clarity,
And strength instead.
Visualize that trigger in action and play it out in your head with a better solution and response to it.
Ask yourself this,
Next time that this trigger arises,
How would I prefer to respond?
What would my ideal outcome be?
See yourself choosing the healthier,
More empowering path.
Know deeply that recognizing these triggers and visualizing new outcomes,
It gives you immense power.
You are reclaiming control.
You are choosing who you want to be.
So visualize yourself choosing the healthier,
More empowering path.
Gently take another deep,
Grounding breath,
Filling yourself with courage,
Clarity,
And hope.
As we conclude this meditation,
Please repeat after me for the following affirmations.
I am the creator of my reality.
I am the creator of my reality.
I am the creator of my reality.
I forgive my past,
Embrace my present,
And shape my future with mindful intention.
I forgive my past,
Embrace my present,
And shape my future with mindful intention.
When you're ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the space that you're in,
Feeling refreshed,
Empowered,
And deeply connected with your true self.
When you're ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the space that you're in,
Feeling refreshed,
Empowered,
And deeply connected with your true self.
Softly open your eyes,
Returning to the present moment,
Fully aware and completely at peace.
Namaste.
