The key is not in avoiding things that make me uncomfortable, but in actively creating situations that empower me. Today, I went for a hike wih my wife and my dog, fixed a nice lunch for us, took a relaxing nap, played frisbee golf with old friends, and then went out to dinner with those same friends. During the day, I had some more frustrating hoops to jump through sent my way by the mortgage broker, was around several people who were drinking, and covered myself in pollen that I am severely allergic to while fruitlessly searching for a lost frisbee. And, I held my head up high through the whole day because I was in a place of empowerment. I actively pursued what I wanted, and invited anyone who was around to join me in my day, on my terms--in an environment that supported my sobriety, my happiness, and my health. Now, I am going to catch up on the posts from today here as I get ready to tuck myself in after another beautiful day of sobriety.