Day 106: July 15, 2024
What are My Thoughts Today?
Today's lesson on The Path was about fixation versus liberation. Yes, I'm growing more confident overall about living Alcohol-Free. I am also enjoying social events a lot, even without alcohol. However, when I think about drinking specifically, it still carries a very large charge for me – especially around the concept of moderating. I am very much in fixation mode here. I immediately start thinking about rules around drinking and how I would decide when to drink etc etc... Moderation is very much not a take-it-or-leave-it thought right now!
That's why I am doing a full year of living Alcohol-Free before I change anything. I really want to get to a more liberated head-space around alcohol before I try to reintroduce it, if I ever do. I am hoping in some ways that I decide to just stay Alcohol-Free! I can see why moderation could quite possibly be a slippery slope. One helpful thought from today's lesson on The Path was this mind-opening quote: "Alcohol is just poison that we dress up in fancy clothes." Ain't that the truth? ☠️ Now to truly internalize this concept!!!
AF Days Since May 23, 2024: 53
My Why: To have freedom from addictions, to create more space in my life, to honor my body / mind / spirit, to feel vibrant and empowered in my daily life, and to make my corner of the world a better, more peaceful, more loving & more beautiful place.
What's One Awesome Thing that Happened Yesterday because I Chose Not to Drink?
I got home and I didn't have an AF Guinness because it was too late and I was full - so I made a choice around the ritual of drinking that wasn't based in feelings of compulsion.
Daily Affirmations:
1) I choose to live Alcohol-Free.
2) I respect and honor myself.
3) I am worthy of love and care.
4) I give myself patience to heal.
5) I maintain healthy boundaries.
6) I have compassion for others.
7) I create beauty all around me.
