Class of December 09
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 133
100 days is awesome! Pushing 90 Rocks too- I think I'm at 90 myself today. (either 90 or 91) Need to go back and count, because if I'm at 91 today that will mean I celebrate 100 days on my 33rd birthday, and there is some magic in that if you ask me.
Good question August. One thing that works for me, that soothes the ragged edges, is music. Here's a song that speaks of the beauty of recovery.
Neil Young, Light A Candle Lyrics
Instead of cursing the darkness,
Light a candle for where we're going,
There's something ahead, worth fighting for.
When the light of time is on us,
You will see our moment come,
And the living soul inside will carry on.
It's a chance to give new meaning to every move we make,
In the cavern, in the cave, where we come from.
When the light of dawn is on us,
We will see what we can be,
And the ancient ones can sleep an easy sleep
In the hallways of the ages, on the road to history,
What we do now will always be with us.
It's a chance to give new meaning to every move we make,
In the caverns, in the caves, where we come from.
Instead of cursing the darkness,
Light a candle for where we're going,
There's something ahead, worth looking for.
When the light of time is on us,
We will see our moment come,
And the living soul inside will carry on.
Light a candle in the darkness,
So others might see ahead,
Light a candle in the darkness, when you go.
Light a candle in the darkness,
So others might see ahead,
Light a candle in the darkness, when you go.
Good question August. One thing that works for me, that soothes the ragged edges, is music. Here's a song that speaks of the beauty of recovery.
Neil Young, Light A Candle Lyrics
Instead of cursing the darkness,
Light a candle for where we're going,
There's something ahead, worth fighting for.
When the light of time is on us,
You will see our moment come,
And the living soul inside will carry on.
It's a chance to give new meaning to every move we make,
In the cavern, in the cave, where we come from.
When the light of dawn is on us,
We will see what we can be,
And the ancient ones can sleep an easy sleep
In the hallways of the ages, on the road to history,
What we do now will always be with us.
It's a chance to give new meaning to every move we make,
In the caverns, in the caves, where we come from.
Instead of cursing the darkness,
Light a candle for where we're going,
There's something ahead, worth looking for.
When the light of time is on us,
We will see our moment come,
And the living soul inside will carry on.
Light a candle in the darkness,
So others might see ahead,
Light a candle in the darkness, when you go.
Light a candle in the darkness,
So others might see ahead,
Light a candle in the darkness, when you go.
dopeless hope fiend
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Here. Now.
Posts: 1,021
Ahh, music sweet music! What a wonderful point you've made blackbirdsing. Music is such a crucial part of my life. I do not know what i'd do without it. Between playing guitar, listening as much as possible every day, and going to as many shows as i can....It's a vital part of my recovery, my spirituality, my life....
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach
Music is what feelings sound like. ~Author Unknown
Without music life would be an error. ~Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
I've recently finished reading Deepak Chopra's book Overcoming Addictions-The Spiritual Solution and he is adamant about musics vital role in the recovery process and life in general. It's a great book that touches on many things one can do to support their recovery. I recommend it.
Speaking of music, just yesterday i plopped down a bunch of cash to obtain phish tickets for this summer. I'll be going to Hartford, Conn., Saratoga Springs, NY, Raleigh and Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA to attend 8 phish shows. I'm so excited and would never ever be able to do this in active addiction. Their music in particular speaks deeply to my very being in a way that i cannot really explain. And add the fact that Trey Anastasio, their guitar player, is in recovery and it's just a beautiful thing. WooHoo!!!
Other things that are working for me today in my recovery are meetings, step work with my sponsor, service work, exercise, eating healthy food, and twice daily meditation practice.
Things that aren't working for me are being compulsive about things other than drugs. That experience puts me right back in the same old mind set and i have to be very careful. Getting too tired or angry also are not good for me. I make poor decisions and find myself in an unhealthy headspace when this happens, in ways that don't have anything to do with using.
I'm truly learning through experience that my drug addiction was truly a symptom of my real problem- ME. But things are really good today. I'm incredibly grateful. All the best to you all. Namaste.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach
Music is what feelings sound like. ~Author Unknown
Without music life would be an error. ~Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
I've recently finished reading Deepak Chopra's book Overcoming Addictions-The Spiritual Solution and he is adamant about musics vital role in the recovery process and life in general. It's a great book that touches on many things one can do to support their recovery. I recommend it.
Speaking of music, just yesterday i plopped down a bunch of cash to obtain phish tickets for this summer. I'll be going to Hartford, Conn., Saratoga Springs, NY, Raleigh and Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA to attend 8 phish shows. I'm so excited and would never ever be able to do this in active addiction. Their music in particular speaks deeply to my very being in a way that i cannot really explain. And add the fact that Trey Anastasio, their guitar player, is in recovery and it's just a beautiful thing. WooHoo!!!
Other things that are working for me today in my recovery are meetings, step work with my sponsor, service work, exercise, eating healthy food, and twice daily meditation practice.
Things that aren't working for me are being compulsive about things other than drugs. That experience puts me right back in the same old mind set and i have to be very careful. Getting too tired or angry also are not good for me. I make poor decisions and find myself in an unhealthy headspace when this happens, in ways that don't have anything to do with using.
I'm truly learning through experience that my drug addiction was truly a symptom of my real problem- ME. But things are really good today. I'm incredibly grateful. All the best to you all. Namaste.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 133
i found us on the third page again, tisk tisk
thinking more about what is and isn't working, also what is changing...
the isolation that accompanied my heavy drinking was so much a part of the vicious cycle i was stuck in. these days i'm getting out, enjoying friends, enjoying the sunshine.
my overall mood is so much brighter, the fear and anxiety are nearly gone.
closing in on 100 days...
thinking more about what is and isn't working, also what is changing...
the isolation that accompanied my heavy drinking was so much a part of the vicious cycle i was stuck in. these days i'm getting out, enjoying friends, enjoying the sunshine.
my overall mood is so much brighter, the fear and anxiety are nearly gone.
closing in on 100 days...
dopeless hope fiend
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Here. Now.
Posts: 1,021
i've recently had to approach candy like it's my drug of choice because once i eat one it's off to the races and the whole bag of jolly ranchers will get housed in a night. For now, i'm just leaving the stuff alone. Maybe i should pick up a white chip for candy. haha.
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 133
yes!! easter is going to be rough this year, my mom always gives my daughter a ton of candy. reeces eggs are my weakness (make that my DOC). mah-valous though that looking forward to a holiday i'm now worried about the candy and not the fact that everyone else will be drinking
bona fido dog-lover
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 98,713
What's helping keep me sober is finally being able to 'think it thru' when I have the urge to drink. Asking myself 'will drinking make it better?' and 'do I want to wake up sick as hell and hating myself?' I am now in the place (in my head) that I can do that. I used to just cave in and drink. Now I can talk myself out of it, tho not everyone can do that.
The other thing that helps me stay sober is coming here and helping others stay sober. Together we are stronger.
The other thing that helps me stay sober is coming here and helping others stay sober. Together we are stronger.
bona fido dog-lover
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 98,713
Still hanging in there and for me too the cravings are not nearly what they used to be. Maybe my mind is finally accepting sobriety and is getting used to being sober. I don't know the reason and don't care. Just care that I stay sober.
Maybe my mind is finally accepting sobriety and is getting used to being sober. I don't know the reason and don't care. Just care that I stay sober.
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