Your Craving Mind | Kevin Griffin

Merging Paths

Kevin Griffin explores the intersection of Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, highlighting how these paths can complement each other in addiction recovery. He shares his personal journey, initially keeping the two separate but eventually finding harmony between them. Griffin explains that mindfulness and loving-kindness can serve as higher powers, aligning with the Twelve Steps' spiritual framework 1.

This whole relationship to my practice is kind of a trust process and a letting go process and an acceptance process. And that's all of what those opening steps are about.

--- Kevin Griffin

He emphasizes that both traditions advocate for service and spiritual awakening, which resonate deeply with his recovery experience 2.

   

Recovery Insights

Dan Harris and Kevin discuss the broad nature of addiction, extending beyond substances to include self and societal issues like racism. Griffin acknowledges that while the Twelve Steps were crucial for him, alternative recovery paths are valid and necessary for diverse needs 3. He highlights the importance of mindfulness in addressing addictive tendencies, suggesting that everyone grapples with desire in some form 4.

Whether you have struggled with a classic addiction or not, we all have addictive tendencies. We all wrestle with desire.

--- Dan Harris

This conversation underscores the adaptability of recovery approaches to fit individual circumstances.