Amen to that. I wake up in the morning and ask for one thing, That God will help keep me sober for one more day. Then everyone I know gets a mention, 
oh I keep that god busy but he general does a good job TBH 
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cheers mate I was going to reply with some philisophical mumbo jumbo but sound advice is sound advice 
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Haha absolutely. Same I had stopped for the last week and look where it got me. I won’t miss a beat again. God’s will and the power to carry it out
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I’ve hit 600 days sober today!!!
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I’m sure you mentioned this but what are you going to school for?
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Thanks.
I bought a book a few weeks ago, a collection of 365 daily meditations from the Dalai Lama. Small, digestible pieces of wisdom to think on. I start each morning with one and mull it over throughout the day. It’s been good.
Out of all the major religions, I have always found Buddhism to be most appealing, based on the bits I know. I feel like the priciples are applicable to our lives, regardless of if the more “mystical” parts are true or not (not the right word, but hopefully see what I mean), and who am I to say if it is or isn’t. I plan on getting a book that explains the concepts and ideas further so that I can have a full understanding, since I realize I know very little.
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At first I planned to be a librarian, but then I got a few other better opportunities. So I’m currently studying Cultural Science on a three year University program. With the hope of being a Cultural Science or at least Popular Culture writer 
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Your right. I think I also feel more grateful to have my life and health at the moment. We got this! 
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thank you xx
Wow that’s amazing, sending you huge congratulations 
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Day 16: Today has gone by in a flash! Been focused on my dogs, my sick buddy played a couple times today and his energy is up! It brings me such joy to see him improving. He has to rest afterward, but that’s okay. The desire and intention is there and he feels well enough to try. I recognize that I am avoiding some work within myself when I focus on my dog and others, my husband especially. I think my identity has always been tied up in caring for others or my job (when I was working) or other external sources of fulfillment. I don’t think it’s all bad, but I do see that it is important for me to develop my intrinsic motivation and not need the constant reassurance or reward outside of myself. This is a lifelong struggle at this point - I guess it’s time to bring it up in therapy! So, there are my thoughts for the day so far. There’s a lot rumbling around in my noggin but I don’t have anything else to share yet. I am super grateful for you all, especially if you’ve read my ramblings and even commented here and there.
I haven’t spent time knitting and watching my shows in a while, so that’s what I plan on doing for a few hours before dog walks and dinnertime.
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Perhaps have a look for a local buddhist centre or group. I felt the same as you about buddhism but found it difficult to engage with the subject or follow meditations from apps and books. I then started going to my local buddhist centre for meditation classes a couple of times a week and it stuck. I worked out pretty early on that i was never going to be a buddhist, that was never my intention anyway, but I get a lot out of it both practically and spiritually. And its a nice group of people to hang out with.
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Coincidentally I saw one out driving a month ago or so. Definitely caught my eye as there is a large statue and a big gorgeous outdoor garden/meditation area. Hardly expected to see it in semi-rural Massachusetts.
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Nice, sounds great! Have a look into what they do I reckon
Hi everyone, just a quick note to say goodnight.
At this time tomorrow, I’ll be at 21 days… cool.
Also, it seems - currently, anyway - that I will in fact be able to go home on Saturday, so I’m quite pleased about that too.
In any event, I’m knackered… good night all.
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I nearly bought that book but I went for the 365 daily quotes. I never new what the dalai lama was I thought it was just his name. He definitely guides you in the right direction though for sure.
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go beardy!!! 3 weeks and counting, nice one mate
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Hey! Nice to see you 
thanks for the rec, I’ll check it out
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I’ve been trying all day to shake this but it’s not going anywhere. Can someone please lie to me and let me know that everything is going to be awesome and that I’ll find love again and be happy again lol. Thank you everyone I hope you’re having an awesome day! 
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