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I am so happy to be able to say that I have not touched a drink for 30 days. My life is changing in ways that I never thought possible. Every day is a bright, sunshiny day ... even when it's cloudy. I love waking up in the morning with a clear head and calm nerves. Being capable, competent and CALM at work is an added bonus. Actually being present and not just there at every moment of every day. These are the small, everyday things that make sobriety so worthwhile. The bigger changes are things like: looking at the world in a whole new way. Not challenging and fighting every situation to make things go MY way all the time. Just letting stuff go ... and be the way are they going to be without my amazing micro-managing abilities 
. The lack of stress and feelings of peace because of this new mindset allow me to see what my future sober life will be ... calm waters where I used to create chaos at every turn. Life is easier ... simpler. I don't HAVE to over-think things, nor do I have to try to control every outcome. How freeing that is! My relationships are better, I am much more honest and thoughtful in the way I approach others. I am becoming a better person, a happier and more content person. I am far from the finish line, but this is one race that depends not upon who finishes first, but how much one can grow in the process. I am so grateful to SR and to AA for these changes in me ... I would not be taking the steps that I am without all of you!
Onward ...
. The lack of stress and feelings of peace because of this new mindset allow me to see what my future sober life will be ... calm waters where I used to create chaos at every turn. Life is easier ... simpler. I don't HAVE to over-think things, nor do I have to try to control every outcome. How freeing that is! My relationships are better, I am much more honest and thoughtful in the way I approach others. I am becoming a better person, a happier and more content person. I am far from the finish line, but this is one race that depends not upon who finishes first, but how much one can grow in the process. I am so grateful to SR and to AA for these changes in me ... I would not be taking the steps that I am without all of you!Onward ...
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I have to admit that post just reeks of pink cloud!!! I can't help it ... I truly DO just feel great. Sure I have my moments and I struggle (though not as much as I probably should? 
) and I am aware of that darn cloud, but right now things are good ... and I am sober. When I finally do fall off that cloud, I know that I will have support ... and that keeps me strong.
) and I am aware of that darn cloud, but right now things are good ... and I am sober. When I finally do fall off that cloud, I know that I will have support ... and that keeps me strong.
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Congratulations and thank you, hokey! That's a very useful report. 
My overthinker and multi-tentacled micro-controller are still thrashing around in their tanks but at least I have a little more perspective on them now.
My overthinker and multi-tentacled micro-controller are still thrashing around in their tanks but at least I have a little more perspective on them now.
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Originally Posted by hokey 
I have to admit that post just reeks of pink cloud!!! I can't help it ... I truly DO just feel great. Sure I have my moments and I struggle (though not as much as I probably should? ) and I am aware of that darn cloud, but right now things are good ... and I am sober. When I finally do fall off that cloud, I know that I will have support ... and that keeps me strong.
) and I am aware of that darn cloud, but right now things are good ... and I am sober. When I finally do fall off that cloud, I know that I will have support ... and that keeps me strong.
It's been nearly 17 months for me and I'm still on my pink cloud
I think there's plenty of room for two!
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Originally Posted by HeadLump
Lovely post, Holly
It's been nearly 17 months for me and I'm still on my pink cloud I think there's plenty of room for two!
It's been nearly 17 months for me and I'm still on my pink cloud
I think there's plenty of room for two! 
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Originally Posted by hokey
I am so happy to be able to say that I have not touched a drink for 30 days. My life is changing in ways that I never thought possible. Every day is a bright, sunshiny day ... even when it's cloudy. I love waking up in the morning with a clear head and calm nerves. Being capable, competent and CALM at work is an added bonus. Actually being present and not just there at every moment of every day. These are the small, everyday things that make sobriety so worthwhile. The bigger changes are things like: looking at the world in a whole new way. Not challenging and fighting every situation to make things go MY way all the time. Just letting stuff go ... and be the way are they going to be without my amazing micro-managing abilities . The lack of stress and feelings of peace because of this new mindset allow me to see what my future sober life will be ... calm waters where I used to create chaos at every turn. Life is easier ... simpler. I don't HAVE to over-think things, nor do I have to try to control every outcome. How freeing that is! My relationships are better, I am much more honest and thoughtful in the way I approach others. I am becoming a better person, a happier and more content person. I am far from the finish line, but this is one race that depends not upon who finishes first, but how much one can grow in the process. I am so grateful to SR and to AA for these changes in me ... I would not be taking the steps that I am without all of you!
Onward ...
. The lack of stress and feelings of peace because of this new mindset allow me to see what my future sober life will be ... calm waters where I used to create chaos at every turn. Life is easier ... simpler. I don't HAVE to over-think things, nor do I have to try to control every outcome. How freeing that is! My relationships are better, I am much more honest and thoughtful in the way I approach others. I am becoming a better person, a happier and more content person. I am far from the finish line, but this is one race that depends not upon who finishes first, but how much one can grow in the process. I am so grateful to SR and to AA for these changes in me ... I would not be taking the steps that I am without all of you!Onward ...
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