#refugerecovery

[zengriff-v2]

Hello everyone,

I don’t usually post anything on here, but needed a way to let out some of the things I have been feeling lately. I was sober for 34 days this last week and relapsed a few days ago and haven’t been able to break the cycle again. I have turned to refuge recovery, a Buddhist recovery program. It’s really interesting and I fully agree with the practices, it’s something I can get behind unlike AA, which I have been in and out for years. I hope this can lead me into a new path that will lead to sobriety for the sake of my close relationships, future relationships, my health and my finances.

Meditation has been a large part of my process since I have started, but it is a constant practice for me to not give into these thoughts of temptation, I am asking anyone who is reading that may have struggled as well and might be on the same recovery plan as me, what are some things that you do that break the cravings, especially during work where I have to be sitting at my desk?

Thank you.

[soberasabird]

Recover Your Freedom, Awaken Your Heart

The process of recovery will slowly transform us, stirring up all our impurities, bringing all the muck to the surface, where it can finally be healed. This is a path that heals the heart and transforms the mind, leaving us with an “awakened heart and mind.” We have always had good hearts. They were just so badly covered and obscured they were lost to us. By returning to this lost aspect of ourselves, we recover. Many would call this a spiritual awakening, enlightenment, or liberation. Although it may be all these things, it is also just a simple psychologically based process of seeing clearly what is true and, then, learning how to respond appropriately. The appropriate response ends suffering. The appropriate response allows us to recover our freedom. ― Noah Levine, Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction

[melanatedking]

33rd Chamber of Yoga Addicted To Breath : Episode 9 What I enjoy about doing these self-inventory process with @alexkapone is our chemistry in our story telling and being able to find lightness in these sensitive subjects . Below in the hashtags are some subjects we touch on during this episode . Question 12 : Suffering is the feeling of hatred toward oneself . List all the things about yourself you have ever judged or hated. #addictedtobreath #refugerecovery #noahlevine #buddhistpath #33rdchamberofyoga #insecurity #socialstatus #khapalabhati #insecurities #bodyimage #stillinlove #exgirlfriends #vanlife #discipline #questioningsobriety #reservations https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTuvztH11t/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tsultrimpawo]

Unsatisfactory At the first glimpse of insight into impermanence, people usually wonder, “If everything’s always changing, where can we find lasting happiness?” The answer is simple. Once we stop looking for happiness in impermanent things, we begin to find an internal source of happiness that is not dependent on or addicted to circumstances. As we accept the unsatisfactory nature of all conditioned phenomena, we begin to seek the unconditioned source of all happiness. This is what the Third Truth points to; what we uncover or recover is the liberated heart of unconditional freedom. - Noah Levine, "Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovery from Addiction" #Dukkha #Refuge #RecoveryIsPossible #RefugeRecovery #TakeRefuge https://www.instagram.com/p/CIddWbYpnGQ/?igshid=1tf9516621zyf

[serenitydharma]

Hello beautiful souls! This is serenity dharma. I am just a traveler, trying same as you, to navigate this life and be the best person that I can be. I am struggling with emotional sobriety, physical sobriety, anxiety, woundes inner child, depression...basically the works! I wanted to share this journey and my stories with you so that you may find solidarity in this journey. So that you know you are not alone. I participate in a 12 step program, recovery dharma, refuge recovery and am a practicing Buddhist. I want to share what I learn with you so that you may use the tools of introspection and mindfulness to better yourself and your life and find true happiness not impermanent pleasures which are fleeting at best. Please enjoy this blog and share 💗 namaste

[garysanderspdx]

Found on the streets on #Chicago - reminds me of that old line “the only way out is through”. Was that Rumi? #streetart #deepdive #recoverydharma #refugerecovery (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz2L0rJl3Ry/?igshid=19mc2dulsl3zq

[ifiruledtheworldpodcast]

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Streaming and available for download on all podcast platforms and YouTube. (Links in Bio) Interview with Noah Levine. #ifiruledtheworldpodcast #dharmapunx #refugerecovery #noahlevine (at Suffolk County, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLkREmA6lY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3nqbhw0urlqs

[reggaesue]

🌷My school year officially ends tomorrow. I’m going to take time this summer to work on my mental, spiritual, & physical well being. ❤️I’m going to put ME 🙋🏻‍♀️ first. If someone or something doesn’t support my vision, I’m going to leave it alone. 💪🏽I’ll be here working on me… CHOOSING TO spend time with people who support my purpose. No negative vibes or energy! It’s #StrongGirlSummer #Fit50s #SoberAF #warrior #train #momswholift #goals #eatclean #traindirty #weightlossjourney #meditate #pray #commitment #fun #joy #FitFam #RefugeRecovery (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQf9ulGBQXM5w8NcoB2gIItppqWoJZt2_W0IEk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[podasca]

HAPPY ONE YEAR SOBERVERSARY TO ME 💕✨🌈 I feel an immense sense of liberation within myself (kinda like this incredible backdrop photo) and have never been more proud of the hard work I’ve done to turn some serious shit around. Cheers to this beautifully difficult journey 🙏🏻👊🏼🌺 // . . . #tomanymore #love #sangha #refugerecovery #soberbirthday #magic #butterflies #getshitdone #takerefuge

[midstridemoxie]

Day 3 of my 4-day weekend. Up before sunrise, w/good coffee, a new book ("Refuge Recovery") and all the world still asleep except for me and the furbabies (who are demanding we have some playtime). Been enjoying a couple of well-deserved lazy days. Today is a dialysis day for my hubby and so I will tend to laundry. Tomorrow will be another lazy home day. For now, I will get back to my book, my kitties and my coffee. Feeling quite blessed today... #butfirstcoffee #cawfee #cawfeetawk #coffee #attitudeofgratitude #weekend #refugerecovery #bestillandlisten #enjoythesilence #magickalliving #awitchsworkisneverdone #relaxrefreshrecharge #chooseselfcare #calmthefuckdown #peaceofmind #cantpourfromanemptycup #itsallenergy #breatheinthemagick (at Oceanside, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIIt0RIHusr/?igshid=1jwnu7sgzg7lm

[davidwfloydart]

“Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge.” #truthseeker #islandvibes #islandstyle #truthandjustice #truthwillsetyoufree #refugeeswelcome #refugerecovery #lifequotes #lifestyle (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQhlTfr-TsP5MhR_dzJo4REJMcctk5PKJCzTg0/?igshid=1inof88crgxx3

[bulldogdaddy68]

Got to appreciate a beautiful sky view on my way to group meditation yesterday. #mindfulness #mindfullormindfullness #meditation #practicesitting #appreciatethelittlethings #refugerecovery #fournobletruths

[dlux20]

1000 days. LIKE WOAH. My practice isn’t perfect, but I’m a million times better off than I was 1000 days ago. If you’re interested in sobriety, please contact me and let’s chat about how sobriety can change your life. I’m still working my process addictions, but sober from drugs and alcohol for 1000 days has seen me achieve great things I never thought possible. #Gratitude to my @refugerecovery family and Monday Night Gutter Monx crew, @refugerecoverywashington, my amazingly patient mentor, my mentees who keep me grounded, and all my friends and family who’ve patiently supported me in my journey. #sober #refugerecovery #sodifferent #sobriety #sobrietyrocks (at Capitol Hill (Seattle)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBENLOZjz3VIWtdHpetQRatR70XJUuvlKmVRNs0/?igshid=1bwm5ubjk8ojw

[claytonmdavis]

Reposted from @therealkingsofsobriety_ I remember early in recovery being told, “its not a drinking problem, it’s a thinking problem” it’s becoming clearer to me that is indeed the truth🙌 Stay strong brothers and sisters👑 X X X #therealkingsofsobriety #sober #soberaf #sobermen #menofsobriety #sobertribe #soberlife #recovery #wedorecover #odaat #ittakesavillage #refugerecovery #dharma #soberlife #soberdads #alcoholicsanonymous #coda #alanon #soberasfuck #higherpower #loveyourself #risesndgrind #formerblackoutartist #lifeonlifesterms #straightedge #soberissexy #anonymousnomore #sobervibes #narcoticsanonymous #fuckaddiction #soberforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vuhWDBrDW/?igshid=1075358k0vjbr

[tsultrimpawo]

Join us each week for our Refuge Recovery meetings.

The New Haven Refuge Recovery Group meets twice weekly at the New Haven Zen Center.

▪Mondays at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:15)

▪Saturdays at 6 PM (doors open at 5:45)

New Haven Zen Center, 193 Mansfield St, New Haven, CT 06511

Enter at the back door. Please do not congregate near the center.

The Zen Center is a non smoking facility.

Please do not smoke on the property or in front of the center.

[serenitydharma]

This is the key to freedom and the door to everlasting happiness 🙏