Forgiveness – Addiction Recovery

This Forgiveness meditation is an excerpt from the Heart, Mind and Spirit Recovery program; a proven 52-week spiritually based recovery meeting program developed by Reverend Carol Wilke, a recovering alcoholic who has a background in AA, New Thought Spirituality. This content is intended to support the recovery of those with any kind of addiction and will support any 12 step program, including alcoholics anonymous (AA.) Music: Waiting for Light by Ian Kelosky from Soundstripe.

Transcript

Forgiveness.

In recovery,

We have a second chance at life when we can forgive ourselves and others.

Forgiveness is critical to recovery because it allows us to let go and release grudges,

Resentments and grievances along with the consciousness of wrongdoing.

When we forgive,

It moves us into a space of self-care,

Compassion and peace.

Only when we extend forgiveness to ourselves first can we genuinely offer it to others,

Just as the degree to which we love ourselves is in direct proportion to the love we extend to others.

Maya Angelou said,

It is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself to forgive.

Forgive everybody.

Are there any areas in your life where you can practice forgiveness?

How would you feel if you let go of all of your resentments and grievances?

I feel great when I can let go and practice forgiveness.

Reviews

It's been challenging to find meditations on forgiveness. I am so grateful for this one. I struggle with guilt and shame. It will take me out to active addiction if I don't let go and practice forgiveness. Thank you for the support with this meditation. 🤲🏻📿

Gratitude and forgiveness every day carry me a long way.
Thank you for this 🙏