Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Cleaning Up My Cosmic Mess: Steps 4 & 5
Cleaning Up My Cosmic Mess: Steps 4 & 5
Cleaning Up My Cosmic Mess: Steps 4 & 5
Monday 3rd November 2025
Explore Steps 4 & 5 of the 12-Step programme with Buddhist insights from Kevin Griffin on Father Bill W.'s podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Steps 4 and 5 focus on moral inventory and sharing with another person.
- Buddhist practices like mindfulness can enhance the recovery process.
- Understanding desire and aversion helps manage addiction cravings.
- Community support is vital in both Buddhism and the 12-Step programme.
- Honesty and openness are key to personal growth in recovery.
"When I finished doing my fifth step, you know, sharing with another person, the guy said something to me at the end that just summed it all up for me. He said, 'Bill, welcome to the human race.'"
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Dive into the latest episode of Father Bill W.'s podcast, where the focus is on Steps 4 and 5 of the 12-Step programme, with a unique blend of Buddhist meditation practices. Father Bill welcomes Kevin Griffin, a long-time practitioner of Buddhist meditation and author of 'One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps.' Together, they explore how these spiritual practices can enhance the recovery journey.
Kevin Griffin shares his personal experiences with Steps 4 and 5, discussing the challenges and breakthroughs he encountered. Step 4, often daunting for many, involves a fearless moral inventory, while Step 5 is about sharing those findings with another person. Kevin provides a refreshing perspective by incorporating Buddhist principles like mindfulness and self-awareness to make these steps more approachable. The conversation delves into Buddhist teachings on desire, aversion, and other hindrances that can obstruct clarity and focus in one's life.
By addressing these hindrances, individuals in recovery can learn to manage impulses and cravings more effectively. Father Bill and Kevin also discuss the importance of community and honest communication in both the 12-Step and Buddhist paths. Listeners are treated to an engaging dialogue filled with humour, wisdom, and practical advice. The episode highlights how blending different spiritual traditions can offer deeper insights into personal growth and healing.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or just curious about the intersection of Buddhism and the 12 Steps, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. So, how can integrating Buddhist practices transform your approach to recovery? Tune in to find out!