Phase 4

• You will develop an in-depth understanding of:
  • Sympathetic Joy of the immeasurables, 
  • Time and How We Relate to It – Embracing Impermanence and Timeliness
  • Harm Reduction
  • Journaling / mindfulness assignment for the week
• You will be guided on a powerful Sympathetic Joy meditation
• Phase 4 - Meditation, Mindfulness Assignments, and Journaling Prompts

Recovery is a journey, and the tools I’m sharing with you in this program are designed to make that journey smoother over time. But remember—this isn’t a race. You don’t need to change everything at once. It’s important to find your middle way, that balance where you can work on yourself steadily without overwhelming or burning out. Recovery is a process of slowly deconstructing harmful habits that have often become second nature. Some of these habits are so ingrained that we might not even notice we’re doing them.

That’s where mindfulness comes in as an essential part of this path. Focus on certain concepts for a few days or even weeks at a time. Allow yourself space and kindness to navigate the changes without judgment. Push yourself to grow and step out of complacency, but avoid extremes that might trigger feelings of shame or guilt, as these negative emotions can spiral into relapse.

Negativity will inevitably be a part of life, but you don’t have to suppress or avoid it with harmful coping mechanisms like drugs, alcohol, food or unhealthy relationships. Instead, learn to stay in control of your reactions. Recognize when you’re leaning toward harmful extremes or disconnecting from the present moment, and steer yourself back to your middle path where you can thrive. One way to help find that path is by focusing on the joy in your own successes and also finding joy in the successes of others. Simultaneously, be diligent in how you relate to and spend your time. These practices can significantly transform your journey.