To enjoy a cup of coffee
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To enjoy a cup of coffee
Ahhh, the aroma of a perfectly brewed cup of joe. Doctored up to perfection with 2sweeteners and cream. To sit on the patio and enjoy it, while I scroll thru sober recovery, instead of choking it down in a desperate attempt to even out anxiety and fatigue. Time to plan the day ahead, instead of create stories covering for my actions or words from the night before.
My stomach is just fine, it's not producing acid equivalent to a car battery. It's happy. Content. My fingers aren't all over my touch screen phone. They are where I intend them to be, creating a message to share with you. I'm not restless or shaken. There is no impending doom or imminent headache. I am not regretful or fearful. My mind and body, I have worked very hard these last few days to bring them together as one. Not opposing teams who feverishly fight over what they WANT vs. what they NEED. But two entities with one common goal, to stay sober.
This morning I look at the world through rose colored glasses, instead of bloodshot eyeballs. It's clear to me that, just for today, I can stay sober and enjoy it. I have faith in something bigger than me, and although you may not be able to see it, it's spectacular.
I'm ok, with whatever comes my way today. And that feeling is serenity.
My stomach is just fine, it's not producing acid equivalent to a car battery. It's happy. Content. My fingers aren't all over my touch screen phone. They are where I intend them to be, creating a message to share with you. I'm not restless or shaken. There is no impending doom or imminent headache. I am not regretful or fearful. My mind and body, I have worked very hard these last few days to bring them together as one. Not opposing teams who feverishly fight over what they WANT vs. what they NEED. But two entities with one common goal, to stay sober.
This morning I look at the world through rose colored glasses, instead of bloodshot eyeballs. It's clear to me that, just for today, I can stay sober and enjoy it. I have faith in something bigger than me, and although you may not be able to see it, it's spectacular.
I'm ok, with whatever comes my way today. And that feeling is serenity.
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yup! doing just that. right now. at the end of my run, i was hungover 60% of mornings. dont miss that.
although the negative consequences of over-consumption brought my to my knees, it is the positive stuff now that keeps my sobriety solid. paying attention is a form of gratitude. thanks for your post.
although the negative consequences of over-consumption brought my to my knees, it is the positive stuff now that keeps my sobriety solid. paying attention is a form of gratitude. thanks for your post.
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Not to mention how the coffee used to be a double-edged sword- I needed it to get my hungover self going, but the caffeine made my already sky-high anxiety that much higher. Also the taste of coffee mixed with old, sour, hungover alcohol breath used to really gross me out.
Good coffee and a sober morning is a gift. I've been experimenting with the more expensive gourmet coffee lately. A couple of bucks more but really fun to look forward to it.
Good coffee and a sober morning is a gift. I've been experimenting with the more expensive gourmet coffee lately. A couple of bucks more but really fun to look forward to it.
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I agree, Jupiters. My dilemma is that I get 3-4 cups out of my French press... and I am finding it soooooo hard not to make the full carafe 
Seems like it should be easier to make half. Some days I make half and I'm ok, other days... I'm like, oh heck no... I want the full amount.
Seems like it should be easier to make half. Some days I make half and I'm ok, other days... I'm like, oh heck no... I want the full amount.
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yup, that's us. we want it ALL. hahah
On Monday I had 5 coffees throughout the day - that was a new alltime high for me. I have had 4 on crazy days...but 5? never 5.
So I am going to try and keep it to 2 a day (with green tea in between) and 3 on those days where I am just going nutso
On Monday I had 5 coffees throughout the day - that was a new alltime high for me. I have had 4 on crazy days...but 5? never 5.
So I am going to try and keep it to 2 a day (with green tea in between) and 3 on those days where I am just going nutso
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It's always amazing to rediscover the simple joys in life that alcohol made into negatives. This is a perfect example that I enjoy as well.
When drinking, coffee == anxiety for me
When sober, coffee == joy
Thanks for the OP!
When drinking, coffee == anxiety for me
When sober, coffee == joy
Thanks for the OP!
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I love your post a positive boost! That cup of coffee is here too and every morning I refresh the birdbath on the patio and I'm watching a family of 7 drink and bathe. The babies coming just 3 days ago. Simple pleasures are the best! May every day bring everyone some pleasure!
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