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 | Nov 13, 2022 | life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Musings, Sobriety, staying sober
Living an alcohol-free life This sentence has five words, yet two steal the limelight. “Alcohol-free” AKA, Giving up something. AKA, Not having something. AKA, Less. AKA Living a lesser life. Incorrect. Alcohol-free high jacked the sentence. There has...
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 21, 2022 | Living without alcohol, Musings, Sobriety, staying sober
I have ceased sedating myself. I am much more aware. I am aware of so much more. My eyes have developed super-vision. Some things I see are shocking and sad. Others are exciting and joyous. Everyday scenes can take on a different vibe through a sober lens. In a...
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...
