Hexipuff

This is going to sound so simplistic but it is really helping me now

Walking along with my dog yesterday thinking about this and that when I thunderbolt of a thought hit me

I am happy
Why I am I happy?
Because I no longer drink
But some things in life a not brilliant all the time
No but I am happy because I don't drink anymore - bad things are managable
Conclusion
No alcohol = happiness

Obvious to most people I guess but to me it is both a revelation and an acceptance of my alcoholism

I have to do that one thing - not drink and life is good even when bad if you get what I mean

Keep on the happiness path one day at a time is my mantra now

Thanks

Happier

I agree as indicated by my name. Happy is a lofty goal and one I can only obtain sober.

I get the "life is good even when bad" thing. As long as I go to bed sober then it is a good day for me. Better than it could have been anyway.

Thanks for sharing your positive post.

CarolD

We have a forum....The Gratitude List
everyone is welcome to read and share there too...

My sober life is running smoothly most of the time....I'm grateful.

Hexipuff

I will check out the gratitude list - sounds inspirational
Thanks Carol

freshstart57

That was inspiring, Hexipuff, there is some wisdom there for sure. I agree with you about acceptance - we no longer drink, and life is good.

Username1

Thanks for this post ive been sober 53 days and feel happy even while sick itchy and tired from work i barely even notice those 3 things

Sobersunshine

I feel the same way, hexipuff. Thank you for your post.