Dear Readers,As I continue on this path of not drinking, I am understanding the immense importance of helping other people on their path to sobriety.In AA, sharing your story, service, and sponsoring other people are a cornerstone of the program. There is a reason for this.By helping other people, I get out of my own headspace.I get away from self-centeredness … Continue reading A Gift to Others, A Gift to Myself
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Saturday Morning Thoughts
Dear Readers,Happy Saturday!I went to 6 yoga classes in 6 days, and I think my body says, "HELP"!It was fun, though!Our weather here has been so wonderful, everyone is in a sunny mood! Here's a picture I took with my car roof open! We went from deep winter to spring, overnight.This warm weather brings another set … Continue reading Saturday Morning Thoughts
Tops and Bottoms
Dear Readers,Last night I went to a meeting with a delightful woman who met me on-line. She was reading my blog and guessed where I lived, and so we decided to connect in real life.It is a joy to meet other people who are recovering and are succeeding.It gives me much hope that I too can … Continue reading Tops and Bottoms
From Prickly to Softer
Prickly Soft - My hairdresser's dog.(She gave me the okay to post her photo! LOL)Dear Readers,One thing I have noticed over these last 5 months of working hard on my recovery is that I am getting less reactive, and less easily angered. I seem to take things a little bit softer. I like this.It feels nice.I have … Continue reading From Prickly to Softer
Freedom and 140 Days
Dear Readers,On my walk last night, I captured some beautiful sights. What I love about walking is the peace I feel when I look for the beauty all around me. It's there. Just waiting for me to see.So often I am rushing, and I look,but I don't see.Today, at my meeting, I glimpsed the feeling of freedom. As … Continue reading Freedom and 140 Days
Inner Strength
Dear Readers,In my meeting today, there were some hard, sad stories to listen to.These were people in pain.And yet, I was reminded of the strength of these same people.They found the courage to come to a meeting, to go back into treatment, to keep reaching out for help.They know there is a better way, and … Continue reading Inner Strength
A Little of This and a Little of That
Dear Readers,It's SUNNY today!!!YAY!!!The temperature is -1 degree with a -18 windchill!LOLHere is a picture of one of my coffee shops where I sometimes write my blog. Today I went to one of my recovery meetings. I am lucky to live in a city where you never have to try to stop drinking on your own if … Continue reading A Little of This and a Little of That
My Living Angels
Dear Readers,I am always AMAZED at all the people who are willing to give of their timeand loveto help me.I call these people My Living Angels.I am ever so grateful for their kindness!Who are these people?My dear husbandMy dear familyMy dear friendsMy dear Women for Sobriety friendsMy dear AA friendsMy dear yoga teachersMy dear yoga fellow learnersMy … Continue reading My Living Angels
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