Thanks for the great post Todd. I know that sobriety is a choice of the moment (as in being in) for me but I've been thinking ahead a little bit lately wondering on what challenges I might face and how I might prepare for them. Boredom/ staleness is at the top of my list, not just simple boredom, but more getting tired of the same old thing, the same routines, the same daily struggle. I like your iddeas about rotating in activities, and I'll think on that. Also I'm on board with your thoughts about rebuilding life. For me this is the part about getting to the underlying causes, facing them perhaps for the first time as an adult, and really growing out of the addiction. Hm, I like the sound of that. Sure it's all about will power and determination right now, but someday I hope to grow my way permanently into a full and healthy life of abstinence.