October 8, 2022

October 8, 2022

70 DAYS 

I am "blogging" as a way to document my journey through sobriety!  I am excited about this opportunity, but more importantly I am excited to have something that I can reflect upon to see my continued personal growth.  

Sobriety is, no doubt, about self-reflection.  I have decided to wake-up each day, and with God's guidance, CHOOSE sobriety!  I choose sobriety because I know it has, will, and continue to bring me a life full of peace within. 

Today, is day 70!  70 days into sobriety!!!  These small milestones are always a reason to reflect and think about the personal accomplishments that I have achieved so far on my sobriety journey.  I am realizing this is becoming way bigger than just STAYING sober each day, but it's about LIVING a healthier life physically, emotionally, and mentally each and every day.  I am building stronger relationships with myself, family, and others.  All of this takes time. I can only be patient, just like so many have been with me in the past. 

My days vary on tasks and goal setting.  I love beginning with a devotional, followed by something motivational for the day.  Then, it is always imperative that I lay out my day with a to-do list of sorts. Structure, I know, is crucial for me at this  point in sobriety.  I have to be accountable to myself, others, and my Higher Power. 

I still enjoy small things...like a hot cup of tea in the morning!  Yes, I still drink caffeine.  Yes, I still love sugar.  I do consider myself VERY HUMAN!  These are the things I've learned to indulge in, on occasion, to curve the "sugar" cravings that so many recovering alcoholics have in the early stages of sobriety. I remember reading somewhere, DO NOT quit too many things at once!  Basically, you just want to pick one thing at a time!  Caffeine just isn't on my list of priorities right now! LOL! One Day At A Time! 







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