Originally Posted by Nonsensical

Maybe you could make a project out of finding your sense of being.

I did. Made a project of it. I think it might be one of those projects that never truly gets finished.

Still, I highly recommend it.

Originally Posted by Anna

ReadyatLast, I'm glad you're looking for things to do and that you will enjoy. It's good to pay attention to what you need in your life as your recovery journey continues.

Originally Posted by Mummyto2

Originally Posted by Dee74

Hi RAL

I think it's important to feel productive and occupied and engaged - but as I think you know that alone will probably not solve all your alcoholic/addictive problems.

Whatever else you do, make your recovery a project too?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html

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Originally Posted by Tetrax

Get into nature maybe? I mean you have a tiger avatar so maybe you already are, and if you live in a remote place you may very well have wildlife to see on your doorstep.

Originally Posted by listae

It's nice to hear from you RAL. I've been thinking about how you are doing. I wish that I had a solution to offer for your question but I don't. All I know is that I drank to not be bored once and then really couldn't function for most of the day until the next drink. That may not be your story, however. But that is where boredom took me.

Now, I just take life 30 seconds or five minutes at a time and I'm much happier. I'm not numbed out anymore or looking for a fix. I just focus on what is before me and try not to let my mind sabotage my serenity. It's not easy for me and I'm just learning how to do this...but I've learned a lot by researching spiritual techniques of presence.

Anyway, I've missed your posts. So, I'm glad to hear from you!

Originally Posted by Happyvale

Hi Ready....
I certainly relate. I have often joked to friends that I need to find a new hobby...that drinking just wasn't intended for sport. I've had periods of sobriety and today I realized I want that again. I drink when lonely and bored yet suddenly today I thought...it's the drinking that is boring and lonely. Easier to reach for a bottle than reach out for life. My relationship with the bottle is long tenured. We've had break ups but I always go back. I hope you find that project you're looking for. I hope I do too. I hope I stick to this awhile. I hope I find some community here again. I had it once before. And I see some old familiar names that I'm happy to see still here. This could be my hobby for the next while I think : ) Oddly enough, I was sober when I moved to the city I live in now a few years back. My life was in shambles really. I'd only been a few months sober. I now have many of things I didn't back then. I have a great job where I make good money. I have a furnished place of my own and travel often. I can afford what I need...... but I'm not happy. No use drinking a bottle of wine every night and telling myself otherwise.

Originally Posted by ReadyAtLast

Thanks Textax. Yes I do live in the middle of nowhere so walking and wandering are perfect things to do. thanks for your response.how are you getting on? Are you back home now?

Originally Posted by gymratgirl

Maybe find some kind of group activity? That way, you have a place to be, people to interact with? Kind of keep yourself on track if you know that others are expecting to see you?

Originally Posted by doggonecarl

A project is a fine idea, but a poor solution for alcoholism.