Spiritual

“Dear Friend” was written by a marine fighter pilot in recovery for over 50 years. It is a collection of meditations he presented in a weekly journal format. Sandy was a speaker for AA and his talks and recordings focused on guiding people in recovery on a spiritual path through the 12 steps. He is best known for his talk “Drop the Rock.”

Written by an addiction psychiatrist who is in recovery, the book is based on Buddhist teachings. It focuses on how the mind works, tools for helping the mind vulnerable to addiction, and ways to overcome addictive and obsessive behavior. It emphasizes developing a calm, clear mind for the lifelong process of sobriety. This is a spiritual path to recovery for people of any faith tradition as well as those who are not religious.

Written by a medical doctor, the book explains the benefits of Kundalini yoga and how the power of medical meditation heals body, mind and soul. It is a strong tool to use in recovery. Special yoga postures and movements, sounds to help you focus (mantras) and specific breathing patterns can change the chemical processes in your body and ease you into a calm, healing state.

This Audible streaming audio was created by two licensed psychologists and mindfulness teachers who have combined these fields to address addiction. It explores what mindfulness is and how it works with triggers, cravings and urges. Three guided meditation practices are provided to help you cope with addiction-related cravings.

Rollins is a pastor, certified emotional health coach, and recovery activist. She helps readers understand addiction, connect deeply with others, and learn practical tools to free them from their past, strategies and biblical teachings to break free of the cycle of shame.

Episcopal priest Erin Jean Warde writes her personal story of giving up alcohol combined with theological insights that are encouraging and wise. She helps people explore their relationship with alcohol and understand how their faith informs daily habits and choices.

Written by two longtime therapists, this self-help book works with or without 12-step programs. After a brief explanation of Taoism (a Chinese philosophy and religion), the authors present the concept of the Tao, a Chinese term meaning "the way." The Tao is an ideal vehicle for attaining and maintaining freedom from substance addiction. Provides stories, exercises (meditations, questions to explore, affirmations) and real-life applications of Taoist principles to recovery.

Based on a Christian perspective of healing, the title of the book comes from 1 Thessalonians 1:9. The book presents Jesus as the ultimate alternative to addiction, the link to the true living God. The process presented is a simple formula found in every ‘program’ or list of steps, here refined into three elements: reasoning, repentance, and rejoicing. The main focus that gives strength to a biblical process of recovery is the element of reverence towards God.

A collection of hundreds of sayings and quotes heard in 12-step meetings that impart practical wisdom on staying sober and developing your spiritual life. It acts as a guide on looking deeper and a daily support in the process.

Applying the principles of Zen to the 12-step philosophy of recovery, this book offers inspiration to achieve spiritual fulfillment and peace. Drawing from his lifetime of experience as an abused child, alcoholic, Zen student, and dharma teacher, Ash gives readers a solid grounding in the Twelve Steps and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism and shows how similar they are for those in recovery.