Originally Posted by
fantail 
I'm glad you're happy.
Do you think it's coming from the situation of things coming together, or vice versa? (Genuine question! Happiness in future sobriety is a topic of interest).
I think it comes from 'freedom of mind.' I dunno where I got that phrase from, but it comes to mind.
I realize I'm not where I want to be in some ways, and that's ok, because I know the steps to take (mostly) to get there. And, somehow, it's the pursuing of the goals that is fulfilling me. I think, in sobriety, I'm discovering that we are all going somewhere. Very few of us are totally 'there' or else we'd be bored.
I know that once I achieve something I immediately shift toward the next goal. So, it's in the striving, maybe? Or the having something to look forward to. Yeah, I think it's more the latter.
Also, with age and experience (and sobriety) comes patience and the ability to be ok with a little discomfort. I don't need to instantly gratify myself anymore. And that's freedom.
Confidence comes with each realized goal. I might not check off every single goal on my life's list, but I know I still have a shot.