I understand you are decades sober, W, but this whole idea of mindfulness and being aware and present in this moment has great applications for those new to sobriety.
It is very empowering to understand that anyone can stay sober for a moment, and then vow to stay sober in the present moment. And then to understand that one can choose to 'never now drink'. All of this comes from mindfulness, the ability to divert attention from the mistakes of the past, and from the uncertainty of the future, to the reality of the present. The present moment is the one we have control over. It's the only time that things happen too, including sobriety.