by Duncan McLeod | Dec 3, 2022 | Alcohol free, Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Mental health, Sobriety, staying sober
Today I celebrate reaching my first triple-digit numeral! My first centenary. Simultaneously, I recall that this day was not, and is not, my destination. Day 100 is merely a signpost along the way, signalling that I am still on the right path. The path to where? I...
by Duncan McLeod | Nov 26, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Mental health, Musings, Sobriety, staying sober
Sometimes Life can get a bit noisy. Worries and stresses often crescendo into a cacophony of swirling fears in my consciousness. As I excitedly await a forthcoming event like a birthday, Christmas, or even an Amazon delivery, the buzz in my head can be non-stop. My...
by Duncan McLeod | Nov 23, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Musings, Sobriety, staying sober
What I want often hurts me. What I don’t like is usually good for me. In my sober journey, I have had to engage with myself ‘wanting’ something and then overruling that desire in favour of a happier, healthier, and better choice. A constantly...
by Duncan McLeod | Oct 30, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Musings, staying sober
Removing alcohol from the equation turns out to be the tip of the iceberg, in a good way. In the early days, my newly hard-won sobriety immediately headlined my thoughts. It took the front page and centre stage in the celebrations that exploded into my head...
by Duncan McLeod | Oct 19, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Musings, Sobriety, staying sober
I am standing strong. I do not feel strong, and yet I know that I am. I have remained a sober person, despite feeling a bit crap. This leg of my journey continues to be uncomfortable. Life enjoys blessing with one hand while picking my pocket with the other. My...
by Duncan McLeod | Oct 16, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Musings, My Art, Sobriety, staying sober
I recently asked myself if “I was out of the woods yet”. Upon reflection, that question bothers me. There’s misinformation in it.. Here’s my problem: I don’t believe out of the woods exists.And even if it did, I don’t think I would want...
