Best books to help the recovery/spirituality journey?
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Best books to help the recovery/spirituality journey?
Hi Guys
I read all the AA literature and also love all Eckhart Tolle's spiritual stuff!
Anymore recommendations for good useful reads in recovery.
Thanks in advance
I read all the AA literature and also love all Eckhart Tolle's spiritual stuff!
Anymore recommendations for good useful reads in recovery.
Thanks in advance
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There's a long list of books here Jacksnscoob:
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http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ependence.html
Good to see you again - how're things?
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A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle
Awareness - Anthony DeMello
Both of the books deal with ego, which we often refer to as the AV here on SR, but more specifically, how to become aware of our excessive and often distorted thinking (the voice in our head), and our conditioned responses to life, instead of acceptance of what is. The ego is always judging, comparing, complaining, wanting, criticizing, and telling false stories. Living in the past and future instead of the present moment. Both authors are very insightful.
I also really liked In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts, by Gabor Mate. He's a doctor, working with addicts in Vancouver, and it is an excellent book about how addiction starts and affects us. Usually from dysfunctional childhoods and/or abuse.
Awareness - Anthony DeMello
Both of the books deal with ego, which we often refer to as the AV here on SR, but more specifically, how to become aware of our excessive and often distorted thinking (the voice in our head), and our conditioned responses to life, instead of acceptance of what is. The ego is always judging, comparing, complaining, wanting, criticizing, and telling false stories. Living in the past and future instead of the present moment. Both authors are very insightful.
I also really liked In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts, by Gabor Mate. He's a doctor, working with addicts in Vancouver, and it is an excellent book about how addiction starts and affects us. Usually from dysfunctional childhoods and/or abuse.
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Lot of good ones here. I like 365 Tao. I also liked the zen book by daniel levin. I could go on and on but I think some of the top ones i'd suggest are already suggested or in that one list Dee cited.
For me reading these sorts of books has to be almost a daily thing. If I dont i get off my game and start to have issues. What can i say i'm incredibly forgetful and need the constant reminder to be present. Hence why I have a tattoo that says "be present" and a zen symbol to remind me that things are not always perfect but things are always how they should be.
I learned early on in sobriety that it was like each day i had to tell myself all the good stuff all over again cause i'd simply forget it all from one day to the next otherwise.
For me reading these sorts of books has to be almost a daily thing. If I dont i get off my game and start to have issues. What can i say i'm incredibly forgetful and need the constant reminder to be present. Hence why I have a tattoo that says "be present" and a zen symbol to remind me that things are not always perfect but things are always how they should be.
I learned early on in sobriety that it was like each day i had to tell myself all the good stuff all over again cause i'd simply forget it all from one day to the next otherwise.
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One of my favorite books, albeit not specifically about recovery, is 10% Happier by Dan Harris. It's very down to earth and talks about his journey as a "regular guy" through many of the different mindfulness/meditation methods. He's a TV reporter so he chronicles actual interviews with many of the so called "gurus" in the field, he got to meet with Tolle, Chopra, Mark Epstein, etc. He dealt with anxiety too so he sought out these people for help as well as to interview as part of his job. I connected with many levels with his frustrations during meditation and seeking knowledge about mindfulness.
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'Charlie & Joe's : Big Book Study Meeting'
A copy of the transcript of the above, also now commercially available in recorded form, which certainly for me. Gave me a fuller understanding of what the first 100 who contributed to the book 'A
To be read or listened to in conjunction with the Big Book.
Charlie Parmley and Joe McQuany really do, make the Big Book come alive! Highly recommended.
To be read or listened to in conjunction with the Big Book.
Charlie Parmley and Joe McQuany really do, make the Big Book come alive! Highly recommended.
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Refuge Recovery A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction by Noah Levine
Another one which I would recommend is Codependent No More by Melanie Beattie.
Since you are in AA, one I would recommend which is a good read when it comes to AA history as well as hysterically funny at times (well at least I thought so) is
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
Another one which I would recommend is Codependent No More by Melanie Beattie.
Since you are in AA, one I would recommend which is a good read when it comes to AA history as well as hysterically funny at times (well at least I thought so) is
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
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Drop The Rock,
Breathing Underwater
Sobriety and Beyond
All take the 12 step approach to a deeper spiritual understanding.
Also Big Book Study material from Big Book Sponsorship, and Dallas Primary Purpose Group gives an incredibly practical insight into how AA works.
Breathing Underwater
Sobriety and Beyond
All take the 12 step approach to a deeper spiritual understanding.
Also Big Book Study material from Big Book Sponsorship, and Dallas Primary Purpose Group gives an incredibly practical insight into how AA works.
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI 
One of my favorite books, albeit not specifically about recovery, is 10% Happier by Dan Harris. It's very down to earth and talks about his journey as a "regular guy" through many of the different mindfulness/meditation methods. He's a TV reporter so he chronicles actual interviews with many of the so called "gurus" in the field, he got to meet with Tolle, Chopra, Mark Epstein, etc. He dealt with anxiety too so he sought out these people for help as well as to interview as part of his job. I connected with many levels with his frustrations during meditation and seeking knowledge about mindfulness.
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