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I think this is worth posting again.
It being the season and all...
This clip always brings me back to reality.
YouTube - Ferguson Speaks From The Heart
This clip always brings me back to reality.
YouTube - Ferguson Speaks From The Heart
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Hey CarolD:
I'm doing well, and thanks for asking.
I'm spending time visiting and reading from these forums each day in order to keep me grounded in reality.
It's been almost 7 months since my last drink, and life is getting good. So much so, that I tend to forget that it's because I'm not drinking. So I'm careful to remind myself daily what alcohol is for me, and not fall into the trap of thinking I can have "just a few" like a normal person does.
Something I've noticed is how much easier life gets without alcohol; I have time to truly relax when I'm off work, feel my brain coming back, and never, ever have to worry about what I'll say or do.
It's all about control being restored to the rightful owner IMHO.
I also find that one begins to live life again, coming out of that alcoholic slumber that keeps you in dream/nightmare land. This quote I read this morning reminded me of this:
"Confine yourself to observing and you always miss the point of your life. The object can be stated this way: Live the best life you can. Life is a game whose rules you learn if you leap into it and play it to the hilt. Otherwise, you are caught off balance, continually surprised by the shifting play. Non-players often whine and complain that luck always passes them by. They refuse to see that they can create some of their own luck." -Darwi Odrade, Chapterhouse: Dune
So yesterday, I spent some time brainstorming drinks I could have over the holidays when I'm visiting people, etc.: good o' iced tea (just like beer in a way, without the heartbreak and danger), and egg nog. Mmm tasty...
Take care all
I'm doing well, and thanks for asking.
I'm spending time visiting and reading from these forums each day in order to keep me grounded in reality.
It's been almost 7 months since my last drink, and life is getting good. So much so, that I tend to forget that it's because I'm not drinking. So I'm careful to remind myself daily what alcohol is for me, and not fall into the trap of thinking I can have "just a few" like a normal person does.
Something I've noticed is how much easier life gets without alcohol; I have time to truly relax when I'm off work, feel my brain coming back, and never, ever have to worry about what I'll say or do.
It's all about control being restored to the rightful owner IMHO.
I also find that one begins to live life again, coming out of that alcoholic slumber that keeps you in dream/nightmare land. This quote I read this morning reminded me of this:
"Confine yourself to observing and you always miss the point of your life. The object can be stated this way: Live the best life you can. Life is a game whose rules you learn if you leap into it and play it to the hilt. Otherwise, you are caught off balance, continually surprised by the shifting play. Non-players often whine and complain that luck always passes them by. They refuse to see that they can create some of their own luck." -Darwi Odrade, Chapterhouse: Dune
So yesterday, I spent some time brainstorming drinks I could have over the holidays when I'm visiting people, etc.: good o' iced tea (just like beer in a way, without the heartbreak and danger), and egg nog. Mmm tasty...
Take care all
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Lott's of progress happening for you Dk...
I just bought cylinders of small containers with powdered
ice tea/lemon. Easy to carry around a few.
Add water....and Viola!
Congratulations on your sober time
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I just bought cylinders of small containers with powdered
ice tea/lemon. Easy to carry around a few.
Add water....and Viola!
Congratulations on your sober time
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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