Yesterday was an amazing day! I have been doing energy experiments for 6 months now. Like millions across the world, this is a new found passion of mine.
I stumbled upon an amazing find that was so exciting I felt the need to celebrate.
I started to say what was on my mind, only to catch myself before I uttered the words,
"I need a drin_!" I don't even want to type the word. This word is like cancer to me.
Although I stopped myself from saying it, the word...

I am so grateful today. I'm sitting on my brand new recliner paid for by my beerless fund. Although not as frequent, I still have the desire to post here at SR. Life is so wonderful!

Where better to write your thoughts than to your own blog here at SR.

My routine has completely changed.
It is no longer geared toward drinking.
It is geared toward living.

The need for SR has diminished.
My patience for negativity is running thin.
I feel the need to avoid negativity.
I feel the need to read less on SR.
I feel the need to post less on SR.
I'm protective of my positive attitude.

I feel...

It really is amazing what can be accomplished. We really can do much more than we think.
We can do seemingly impossible things.
This process seems so simple yet, has eluded me for years.
In hind sight, the toughest step is to concretely decide to stop. That's it. That's all.
The more determined to stop, the easier the process. Once I quit. I didn't crave alcohol, I craved what filled the void. I craved the activity that left a void. I figured all I had to do was...

I'm in such a great mood this morning!
Last night my brother invited me out to dinner at an Italian Restaurant. I was concerned with how I was going to deal with the subject of alcohol. I figured I'd make up any excuse to decline without the slightest conflict. I still did not want to give up an ounce of inner strength by disclosing my secret.

The dinner was the most enjoyable night-time experience I've had in years. There was no mention of alcohol. My brother chose sweet...