Originally Posted by ScottFromWI

I think it's common for us as addicts to hope or long for that "euphoric" feeling we initially got from alcohol or other drugs. There are certainly "highs" you can attain naturally - like excersice induced ones, or high moments in our lives or the lives of those around us. But quite frankly, there is always going to be a lot of "mundane" tasks and activities that we need to accomplish simply to survive and provide for our families. Life ain't easy ;-)

Having said that, many find that there are spiritual and other ways to achieve what we seek - meditation, yoga, religion, counseling, reading, etc. Many of these thigns can help center us and allow us to enjoy everything else more too.