In Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life After Addiction, Kevin Griffin offers a groundbreaking approach to healing and recovery, blending the principles of mindfulness with the path to overcoming addiction. Griffin, a respected teacher of mindfulness and meditation, explores how individuals can transform their lives by applying Buddhist principles to the challenges of addiction recovery. Drawing on his personal experience and professional expertise, Griffin provides readers with practical tools to cultivate joy, peace, and purpose, even after the darkest struggles with addiction.

Recovering Joy goes beyond traditional recovery methods by integrating mindfulness meditation, self-compassion, and emotional awareness, providing a holistic approach that addresses the emotional and psychological roots of addiction. Griffin’s teachings offer readers strategies for navigating cravings, relapses, and emotional turbulence by focusing on present-moment awareness and the acceptance of life’s impermanence.

This insightful book serves as a companion for anyone in recovery, whether newly sober or long-term abstinent, and speaks to family members, friends, and therapists seeking to better understand addiction. Griffin’s guidance helps readers cultivate resilience and discover the inner joy that lies beyond substance dependency, ultimately transforming their lives.

Through meditation practices, reflections, and step-by-step guidance, Recovering Joy offers readers a pathway to emotional healing, enhanced self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Whether you're familiar with mindfulness or new to the practice, this book is a valuable resource for fostering lasting happiness and a mindful life after addiction.