Besides being an overused word to describe such things, journey doesn’t begin to describe the trip I’m experiencing. I’d rather use the word adventure. I’m on a sober adventure. And know this because the twists and turns have presented me with an unexpected opportunity to build myself a rather excellent sobriety toolbox.
Funny Dry January Memes to help get you through an alcohol free month.
Today marks 120 straight, uninterrupted days of meditation. If a meditation marathon is 24 consecutive days, this is like running five marathons! For me, this is monumental.
It’s also powerful to understand fully what I am doing with the candy. If I was just mindlessly eating piles of candy and didn’t know why, I’d inadvertently swap alcohol addiction for obesity and diabetes.
I’ve found some simple but powerful sober hobbies that keep my mind occupied and my alcoholic monkey at bay. These hobbies are helping me string together ever longer sobriety stretches. Maybe they can help you do the same.