Originally Posted by
lilac0721 
Vinyl, thank you so much for sharing. I have been in a 4-year cycle of sober up, relapse, repeat. In the past two years I haven't gotten past a couple of weeks. I have also dealt with serious anxiety, depression and emotional pain. Nothing is really working.
About a week ago, after a brief booze binge, I decided that my frazzled mind and emotions were behind my drinking bouts, so I decided to sit. WOW. I have a lot to learn, but I don't think that there is anything more powerful for dealing with connecting with my true self and quieting the craziness in my mind than meditation. I am eagerly reading as much as I can. For me, exercise and a healthy diet make me want to continue to stay healthy. Adding meditation seems to be the thing that will help me to find peace with myself.
Your experience really speaks to me. Thank you!
This is awesome! So glad you've found a cushion and are getting to the real work. Now the tough stuff really begins and it will be the hardest joy you'll ever come to experience. Good luck to you!
If you need to find a center near you where you can go sit with others let me know, I can help you find one if you'd like.