What if you are the most courageous, inspiring woman you know? What if through the pain and struggles and the day ones—again—you forgot how resilient you truly are?
Author Dawn Nickel, co-founder of the SHE RECOVERS® Foundation, takes all who identify as a woman in recovery on a 366-day journey of discovery, self-love and stigma-free empowerment in her newest book, She Recovers Every Day: Meditations for Women.
No matter what you’re recovering from—or if you feel like you’re recovering from all the things—this inspiring daily meditation book will pull you into a unique, relatable sisterhood where you feel seen, never alone and have the strength to find hope, healing and never-ending growth.
Benefits of a Daily Meditation Practice
Daily meditation is a practice that can bring about a multitude of benefits for both the mind and body. Meditating regularly has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting feelings of calmness and relaxation. It can also improve focus and concentration, increase self-awareness, and enhance emotional regulation skills. In addition, studies have found that daily meditation can lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation. By setting aside just a few minutes each day to meditate, individuals can reap these benefits and improve their overall well-being.
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About Dawn Nickel
Dawn Nickel is one of the founders of the international movement and non-profit organization SHE RECOVERS® Foundation. In this book, Nickel adds her unique voice to the Hazelden meditation series.
Nickel addresses anyone who identifies as a woman in recovery or seeking recovery from one or more difficulties, whether substance use or co-occurring disorders. These inspirational meditations introduce the idea that we are all recovering from something. Nickel recognizes that there is more than one way to recover, and we all have our own paths to sobriety, even if we do not recover in the way that others expect us to.
Sharing her journey
Throughout each meditation, Nickel reflects on her recovery journey and her experience as a cancer and domestic violence survivor. Readers can learn the value of stopping destructive behaviors and allowing healing to begin. Nickel reminds us that recovery is a process, not an event, and we should always have compassion for ourselves no matter what.
PAY IT FORWARD: We at The Sober Curator are big proponents of giving. Whether time, talent, or money, we all have unique gifts to share with others. Besides wanting to be a good human, there are many reasons to give. Multiple studies on the topic reveal that people who give time and money are happier, live longer, and feel more connected. According to Pablo Picasso, the meaning of life is to find your gift. But the purpose of life is to give it away.
Pay it Forward will help you do just this. Our resource directory provides reputable, vetted, recovery-related organizations seeking donations and volunteers to help make our communities better. The Sober Curator is always looking for new opportunities to give. If you have a favorite nonprofit organization related to recovery & mental health that you think we should feature, please share it with us at thesobercurator@gmail.com.
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Resources Are Available
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.
