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 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...
by Duncan McLeod | Oct 14, 2022 | life building,, Life Skills, Living without alcohol, Sobriety, staying sober
I feel much more comfortable sharing my successes than I do my struggles. And yet it is, often, in my weakness and vulnerability that I can probably hope to make a better connection. Day 49. A successful day; in that, I didn’t drink. (And I really CELEBRATE...
by Duncan McLeod | Oct 9, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Musings, Sobriety
I am in a strange phase within my recovery process, and expect to sojourn here for a while. I am doing well. I occupy a good place. I believe that I am mostly ‘out’ of the alcohol trap. Mmm? Caution! Mostly out means partially still ‘in’....
by Duncan McLeod | Oct 5, 2022 | Sobriety, staying sober
I have reached the ripe old age of Day 41 and am slowly falling into step with the heart beat of my new life. I have traction. I have attended social functions, suffered life-knocks, been upset and irritated at home and re-settled into everyday activities such as...
