I am beyond grateful to share this interview you! Journey with me as we listen to Buddy C., and how his embrace of Taoism led him to deeper Spirituality in his Recovery Journey.
So much in here, I can't begin capture. Listen, learn, enjoy, and explore! And Happy Mother's Day!
:35 - Buddy C's website, Powerless but Not Helpless
:45 - Sober Guy Podcast, Episode 385
5:00 - A brief overview of Taoism
5:10 - What's this Taoism All About
5:30 - Vinegar Tasters Story (a UK perspective)
7:00 - Tao Te Ching (pronounced Dow Deh Ching), check out Buddy's website or the brief overview of Taoism, both links above
7:10 - God of our Understanding book written by Taub, a rabbi in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and cofounder of a Jewish recovery community in Milwaukee (just to keep everyone on our toes!).
9:45 - NARM, Dr. Laurence Heller introduction to NARM
11:10 - Big Book page 552 from Atlanta AA, Resentments
13:10 - Buddy's Verse 28, "Become the Channel" (I will have this full verse on my website by Monday, May 9th, 2022
16:45 - Mention of Episode 26 on Spirituality Research Article (I will have this full article on my Blog by Monday, May 9th, 2022)
17:15 - History of AA
18:25 - 24 Hour / Hazelton Book history
22:45 - We discuss Siblings in the Recovery process
26:05 - Sona, the Buddhist Teacher
29:30 - We discuss meditation
30:25 - John Main on Meditation
31:00 - James Bean, Spiritual Awakening Radio
31:15 - Sant Mat, Indian Meditation
32:20 - Check out Buddy's C's site, and connect with Buddy to get the PDF version of his book (you will love it!)
36:00 - Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David J. Hawkins
36:30 - Buddy C'swebsite
Thank you for listening and please visit www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com for free resources, links to organizations, groups and individuals who can offer help in the Journey of Recovery towards healing from substance use disorders. If you like this Podcast, please leave a rating on wherever you're listening. It will help to get the word out.
If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you.
Walk gently, my friend.