Found a new hobby this weekend! All by myself!
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You doing alright buddy? Hang in there it’s gonna get better.
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Day 2 
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A lot of milestones to mention, too much for me today. Congratulations to you all!!
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Very pleased I can do something for the volunteers at the animal shelter I used to work for. I phoned them yesterday to offer them a lot of products from my store as a gift.
Tomorrow they gonna pick it up with the animal ambulance 
Looking forward to it!
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I was same… my technique is lacking somewhat… but could feel it… looking forward today… the talking session made me think and i wrote some notes… thanks @Jane.c
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I battle with chronic pain and it is the same with me. body scans and mindfulness do not take away the pain. they can only maybe broaden the window of tolerance and our reaction to the pain. And, when doing things mindful like you describe the walking dishes you find healthy distraction and also in a way of finding a different quality to live when it changes with this shitty pain. I think it is about finding mindfullness ways to dealing with it. Budha did not get enlightened by sitting, but by letting go. and it happens that he was sitting under a tree 
It is so much more easy as it sounds… I teach yoga to people with chronic (pain) issues. But now I have to adapt it myself it is a whole different thing and I gain sooo much respect for these people. In the night in bed when it hits me I can now after years kind of relax with it most nights. take the time to do different breathing techniques, body scans, when it overwhelms me read and then repeat the cycle. sometimes it takes hours but mostly I fall asleep again. During the day however… I am always tempted to keep going not to feel it… I had an epileptic apisode last night, so I know today I am up for a ride… hang in there. one breath at the time. 
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Day 36
Feeling low, Not able to relax
Very anxious
Do not have cravings,
This is different
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Said serenity prayer twice already this morning,I’m grateful I’m sober,has anyone got a link to morning meditation s.my heads running away with thoughts of the day.keeping positive,I am smiling but on inside is too fast…day 3:pray:
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Onwards to home schooling routine again . 
For myself and the children.
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- Woke up better today. Up and down we go. All we can do is keep going. Do our best. Stay sober and clean because we’re all addicts or abusers or whatever you want to call it or we wouldn’t be here. It’s why I’m here. It’s why I’m sharing here. It’s for myself and hopefully a little bit for all of you too. Togetherness. I couldn’t do this alone. Grateful to you all. Have a good day. Sober and clean. Love from my little square where the trees are starting to leave out.
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I think you can search YouTube for some.
Best present you can give yourself!
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I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time. Sending you strength.
Blessings and sobriety!
Sorry for the pain you’re having to endure, truly are such a strong person. Hang in there, it too shall eventually pass.
Blessings and sobriety!
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Check in day 5.
I’m feeling really good actually. Haven’t been very productive in the last couple days. Lack of productivity to me is tied to guilt, to unworthiness, which normally leads to procrastination and self destructive behaviour. I just keep reminding myself I’m on the right track. Had another weird dream last night, yet I would’ve expected some terrifying nightmares so that’s not bad at all.
I’ll be joining my very first (online) meeting tonight. 
All. Is. Well. My e-smoker will arrive today, so I’ll be on my way soon to quit nicotine as well.
To anyone struggling right now: hang in there. Things will get better. I’m using daily affirmations right now which are really helpful. Sometimes you have to fake it till you make it. Today’s affirmation: I am resilient. Just remember that you’re not alone and if anyone needs to talk to someone about anything you want to get off your chest, send me a message. I am here for you. You got this.
Wishing everyone a beautiful day. Stay sober and strong peeps! 
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Day 178. One more shift left until I’m laid off (supposedly for 8 weeks). The current situation in the world is wreaking havoc on me, slowly eroding my outlook on things in general. I will not break however, because sure as the sun will rise and fall this will pass. Stay strong, battle on.
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Day 146. I woke up too early. But I’m racking up the days so that’s good. I realize sometimes I crave alcohol and it’s not even alcohol I want: it’s feeling instantly different. I want the possibility of a shift in how everything feels. I realize, too, that those shifts happen when I’m sober, too, but usually on a different time frame. Tho exercise makes me feel different pretty fast.
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Checking in ! Back @ work again.
Be safe and healthy ya’ll
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Thank you! you are sweet. We all fight our battles I guess… Blessings and Sobriety to you to dear! hope you have a good day
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