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Find Your Light: Practicing Mindfulness to Recover from Anything
Author Beverly Conyers—one of the most respected voices in wellness and recovery—has guided hundreds of thousands of readers through the process of recognizing family roles in addiction, healing shame, building healthy relationships, releasing trauma, focusing on emotional sobriety, as well as acknowledging self-sabotaging behaviors, addictive tendencies, and substance use patterns. With her newest work, Conyers shows us how the practice of mindfulness can be a game-changing part of recovering from any- and everything.
Early in our recovery journey, we focused on healing. Further along in the process of recovering, we dare to believe it’s possible to embark on a new chapter, but often feel stuck. At times, we wonder…how do we create the breakthroughs we want?
With a mindfulness practice—meditation and other habits of awareness—we develop the courage to look within. As we hold space for ourselves, we find the light within that can spark change, personal growth, and self-compassion. Mindfulness is an irreplaceable part of the health and healing toolkit because it illuminates our true selves; as a result, it illuminates our recovery.
Conyers gives us an approachable mindfulness book with carefully designed reflections and practices that set us on a path forward. Her insight guides our way whether recovering from unhealthy relationships, addictions of all types, compulsive habits, anxiety and stress, workaholism, disordered eating, or mental health and emotional challenges—and whether we follow the Twelve Steps or not.
Discover why Beverly Conyers’ books have been a mainstay for support groups the world over, and why so many have turned to her insights and guidance. As the author of the recovery classic Addict in the Family, she has inspired hope and healing in a way few others have managed to match.
Early in our recovery journey, we focused on healing. Further along in the process of recovering, we dare to believe it’s possible to embark on a new chapter, but often feel stuck. At times, we wonder…how do we create the breakthroughs we want?
With a mindfulness practice—meditation and other habits of awareness—we develop the courage to look within. As we hold space for ourselves, we find the light within that can spark change, personal growth, and self-compassion. Mindfulness is an irreplaceable part of the health and healing toolkit because it illuminates our true selves; as a result, it illuminates our recovery.
Conyers gives us an approachable mindfulness book with carefully designed reflections and practices that set us on a path forward. Her insight guides our way whether recovering from unhealthy relationships, addictions of all types, compulsive habits, anxiety and stress, workaholism, disordered eating, or mental health and emotional challenges—and whether we follow the Twelve Steps or not.
Discover why Beverly Conyers’ books have been a mainstay for support groups the world over, and why so many have turned to her insights and guidance. As the author of the recovery classic Addict in the Family, she has inspired hope and healing in a way few others have managed to match.
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168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2019
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About the author
Beverly Conyers
7 books12 followersI began writing about addiction in 2003 after discovering that my younger daughter had become addicted to heroin. I wanted to learn everything I could about the disease and also to help others who were struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction.
Over the years, I grew increasingly interested in the process of recovery, which led me to confront the destructive role that alcohol has played in my own life. I’ve come to believe that most addictions (including compulsive behaviors and self-defeating thought patterns) are an attempt to escape the pain of simply being who we are (or who we think we are). My fourth book, FIND YOUR LIGHT: PRACTICING MINDFULNESS TO RECOVER FROM ANYTHING, explores how mindfulness can support recovery by gently guiding us toward self-knowledge, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-love.
Q & A with Beverly Conyers
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE ADDICTION?
Addiction is rampant in our society and takes many forms, including substance use, disordered eating, gambling, compulsive Internet use, hoarding, video game addiction, porn or sex addiction, and self-defeating thought patterns. These problematic patterns of thinking and behaving enter the realm of addiction when they create persistent, serious problems in our life. These can include fractured relationships, workplace problems, and compromised mental and physical health.
WHAT'S BEHIND ALL THESE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS?
Most people with addictions live with deep feelings of shame and inadequacy – the belief that we’re just not “good enough” as we are. These painful feelings of being fundamentally unacceptable – which often operate at a subconscious level -- help fuel addiction and undermine recovery. We’re constantly looking for distractions and escape because we find it so hard to be alone with our thoughts – most of which are based on deeply ingrained but ultimately false ideas about ourselves and our world.
HOW CAN MINDFULNESS HELP WITH RECOVERY?
Addiction is about escape. Mindfulness is about awareness. It opens our eyes to new ways of understanding ourselves and our world. It helps us recognize the false beliefs and damaging thoughts that prevent us from finding happiness and peace of mind. It teaches us to value all living things, including ourselves, and allows us to see ourselves as part of a greater whole. As awareness grows, we begin to awaken our innate talents, strengths, and moral goodness. And by learning to let go of the automatic thoughts that consume so much of our mental energy, we free ourselves to discover who we really are. We find out what really matters to us and develop the values, sense of purpose, and self-discipline that lay the foundation for genuine happiness.
Over the years, I grew increasingly interested in the process of recovery, which led me to confront the destructive role that alcohol has played in my own life. I’ve come to believe that most addictions (including compulsive behaviors and self-defeating thought patterns) are an attempt to escape the pain of simply being who we are (or who we think we are). My fourth book, FIND YOUR LIGHT: PRACTICING MINDFULNESS TO RECOVER FROM ANYTHING, explores how mindfulness can support recovery by gently guiding us toward self-knowledge, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-love.
Q & A with Beverly Conyers
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE ADDICTION?
Addiction is rampant in our society and takes many forms, including substance use, disordered eating, gambling, compulsive Internet use, hoarding, video game addiction, porn or sex addiction, and self-defeating thought patterns. These problematic patterns of thinking and behaving enter the realm of addiction when they create persistent, serious problems in our life. These can include fractured relationships, workplace problems, and compromised mental and physical health.
WHAT'S BEHIND ALL THESE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS?
Most people with addictions live with deep feelings of shame and inadequacy – the belief that we’re just not “good enough” as we are. These painful feelings of being fundamentally unacceptable – which often operate at a subconscious level -- help fuel addiction and undermine recovery. We’re constantly looking for distractions and escape because we find it so hard to be alone with our thoughts – most of which are based on deeply ingrained but ultimately false ideas about ourselves and our world.
HOW CAN MINDFULNESS HELP WITH RECOVERY?
Addiction is about escape. Mindfulness is about awareness. It opens our eyes to new ways of understanding ourselves and our world. It helps us recognize the false beliefs and damaging thoughts that prevent us from finding happiness and peace of mind. It teaches us to value all living things, including ourselves, and allows us to see ourselves as part of a greater whole. As awareness grows, we begin to awaken our innate talents, strengths, and moral goodness. And by learning to let go of the automatic thoughts that consume so much of our mental energy, we free ourselves to discover who we really are. We find out what really matters to us and develop the values, sense of purpose, and self-discipline that lay the foundation for genuine happiness.
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February 8, 2020
As someone with 21 years of recovery from a drug and alcohol addiction, I am always looking for new tools to add to my recovery tool box. Prayer and meditation have been key for me over the years and I have loved learning about mindfulness practices over the years.
This book is just what the world needs. A small, easy to read book that incorporates mindfulness into 12 step work.
Beverly Conyers is a trusted voice in recovery communities and this book is evidence as to why she has earned our trust.
Buy this for yourself and anyone you know in recovery. Add this to your libraries literature tables too!
The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts
This book is just what the world needs. A small, easy to read book that incorporates mindfulness into 12 step work.
Beverly Conyers is a trusted voice in recovery communities and this book is evidence as to why she has earned our trust.
Buy this for yourself and anyone you know in recovery. Add this to your libraries literature tables too!
The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts
August 26, 2019
Find Your Light
Beverly Conyers
Find Your Light is a short but powerful book that focuses on integrating mindfulness practices within the Twelve Step programs. Published by Hazelden Press, it is part of their literature dedicated to the recovery movement. It can be a helpful work for those involved in a personal recovery process who find the traditional Christian-focused language of the 12-step movement uncomfortable.
The author does an excellent job of introducing simple mindfulness practices (meditation, compassion, being in the present moment) in a way that will enhance and supplement 12-step practices. Resources and practices that the reader can follow are provided as well.
The author uses personal examples from her life as well as quotes from both recovery and mindfulness literature to help the reader learn more about the steps she advises.
I think this will be a very useful books if one is interested in a 12-step program but not comfortable with Christian or traditionally religious language. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this book in return for a review.
Beverly Conyers
Find Your Light is a short but powerful book that focuses on integrating mindfulness practices within the Twelve Step programs. Published by Hazelden Press, it is part of their literature dedicated to the recovery movement. It can be a helpful work for those involved in a personal recovery process who find the traditional Christian-focused language of the 12-step movement uncomfortable.
The author does an excellent job of introducing simple mindfulness practices (meditation, compassion, being in the present moment) in a way that will enhance and supplement 12-step practices. Resources and practices that the reader can follow are provided as well.
The author uses personal examples from her life as well as quotes from both recovery and mindfulness literature to help the reader learn more about the steps she advises.
I think this will be a very useful books if one is interested in a 12-step program but not comfortable with Christian or traditionally religious language. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this book in return for a review.
August 17, 2019
An introduction to mindfulness aimed at those in recovery from addiction, which for the purpose of this book means anyone who uses unhealthy distractions in an excessive way (from drugs and alcohol to food or the internet). This volume succeeds at offering ways to add a little mindfulness to every day life - and reasons why you should make the effort - in readable text and without judgement or blame. Definitely recommend this for anyone who needs to make a change in their life, no matter what their struggle. In fact, going to buy this one for my sister!
February 19, 2020
Find Your Light provided an incredible tool for exploring and practicing mindfulness. Beverly Conyers draws information and insight from numerous authors, poets, religions, and philosophies to identify the interconnectedness of the world and its people. Truly enjoyed it and will definitely be referencing it in the future!
March 16, 2022
As someone working in the field of treatment I found this book very insightful for both myself and clients. I was able to take many of the chapters and transform them into group therapy sessions. For myself personal it was a nice reminder of why mindfulness has become a part of my everyday life and it’s many amazing benefits.
October 19, 2019
I'm not in recovery, but this has solid approaches to mindfulness regardless of your orientation and challenges. Lots of suggestions/exercises/practices that may benefit readers.
I really appreciate the NetGalley copy for review!!
I really appreciate the NetGalley copy for review!!
September 4, 2019
Find Your Light is a excellent book for those in recovery for addiction who are interested in mindfulness. Well written.
June 22, 2020
Great quick read.
March 18, 2021
Good read for meditation and mindfulness. Especially for those who are in recovery but are not definite on their version of a "higher power"
June 12, 2024
Basic concepts on mindfulness but good easy read
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