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Old 08-24-2014, 01:10 AM
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Croissant
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Originally Posted by SoberHoopsFan View Post
The biggest key is the shift in thinking from: "I'm making a sacrifice and giving up one of life's true pleasures" by quitting drinking to "I'm gaining freedom from a horribly addictive drug that most of society is still hooked on." None of us have to ever sacrifice anything again, whether finances, health, relationships, emotional stability, willpower, self-control, sleep, etc., for alcohol. It is those that continue to drink, including the alleged "normal" or "social" drinkers in addition to the drunks, who will be making ALL of the sacrifices to keep alcohol in their lives. That shift in thinking has done wonders for me.

Like he says, sobriety is freedom, we are Jim Carrey finally stepping out of the dome...
I think all of us respond to different messages as we move through our journey.

Thank you for sharing, and I can tell you are really passionate about this book and it's unlocked a healthy way of thinking for you and others. That's really great!

I've bought a heap of books lately, so will definitely put this on my next budget to buy.
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