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Old 04-15-2016, 03:40 PM
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Day 3 and taking Refuge Vows!

It's the start of day 3 here for me. Not much I know, but I'm feeling very settled and focused this morning.

Part of the reason is that later today I'll be taking Refuge Vows and thus formally embracing Buddhism. It's a natural progression for me, one thats been building over the last 16 years, so it's not like it's an impulsive decision in any way.

I'm not expecting that these vows will 'save' me but I do think it's going to add focus and direction to my plan for being sober.

Not sure exactly of what I'm saying, just that I feel excited and hopeful, which is something I haven't felt for a long time. I think this time, it may just have actually clicked and sunk in that I no longer have to drink and that's a very, very good thing.
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Old 04-15-2016, 05:28 PM
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I hope you'll get a lot of benefit from it noneever

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Old 04-15-2016, 05:30 PM
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3 days is moving in the right direction. Congrats to you on taking steps to help yourself.
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Old 04-15-2016, 05:48 PM
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I hope that helps you stay sober.
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Old 04-16-2016, 02:07 AM
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Good job on day 3
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Old 04-16-2016, 02:17 AM
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I hope this brings you peace and positive direction
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Old 04-16-2016, 02:28 AM
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I think you should give yourself a pat on the back for day 3, stopping in the first place is a big achievement and every day thereafter is a milestone to me.

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