Why MP-SAR?

MAUM Practice offers a holistic approach to empower participants in building inner strength and resilience. This program consists of five thoughtfully designed modules that provide practical tools and insights to support sustained recovery and personal growth. Each session combines informative lectures, engaging activities, opportunities for individual reflection, and LifeWork assignments to deepen the practice between sessions. Together, these elements create a transformative experience, guiding participants toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Session 1: Courage to Change

This session emphasizes the liberating concept of being inherently free from certain conditions and limitations. It challenges the belief in a fixed predisposition to alcoholism, focusing instead on the transformative power of present actions in creating a different, healthier future. Participants are encouraged to reframe their narratives, recognizing that while the past may influence, it does not define them. Through guided reflection and empowering practices, this session cultivates a sense of agency and hope, reminding participants that their choices today hold the key to shaping the life they envision tomorrow.

Session 2: Power of Awareness

In this session, we will explore the nature of the mind, focusing on the concept of the "mind ground"—the true essence of the mind, which is inherently calm and undisturbed. By examining the role of "sensory conditions," we can better understand that the thoughts and emotions arising within us do not define our true self. Instead, they are temporary experiences shaped by external influences. This session emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the original state of calmness that exists before these thoughts emerge. By observing them with clarity, we can cultivate greater awareness—a vital tool for transformation. We will also discuss how awareness serves as the opposite of living on autopilot, enabling us to approach life with intentionality and presence. Through reflection and practice, this session aims to deepen your understanding of awareness as a foundation for meaningful change.

Session 3: Power of Pausing

This session highlights the power of taking a pause. Pausing allows us to see things more clearly, breaking free from the autopilot mode that keeps us stuck in old habits and addiction. By giving ourselves the space to pause, we create the opportunity to think more clearly and make better decisions that lead to positive actions. In this module, you'll learn techniques to pause and observe when the urge to drink arises, helping you build the strength to resist alcohol and move forward in your recovery journey.

Session 4: Power of Choice

The Power of Choice goes beyond basic mindfulness by introducing the Won Buddhist practice of mindfulness/unmindfulness, which transforms mindfulness into practical actions. You'll get a thorough introduction to this practice, along with real-life examples of how to apply it in your daily routine, particularly when it comes to overcoming alcohol addiction. We'll also look at how this practice ties in with the mindfulness technique of keeping a diary.

Session 5: Power of Gratitude

This session centers on the power of gratitude, reminding us that recovery is not something we do alone but a journey we share with a supportive community. It emphasizes the importance of being grateful for everyday moments, for ourselves, and for the people around us—even for small things and minor changes. Gratitude helps create a positive mindset, boosting self-esteem and leading to even more gratitude. Participants are encouraged to appreciate the small daily progress made during recovery, rather than expecting to overcome addiction all at once, and to keep moving forward with courage and gratitude.