# Enjoy sobriety
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056
**Category:** Motivation
**Created:** [May 2, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056 "2026-05-02T11:05:56Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@Spud66](https://talkingsober.com/u/Spud66)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056/1 "2026-05-02T11:05:56Z")
Hi well for years now i have always been fascinated with graphite drawing i truly admire the fantastic work people create with this art.
I’m definitely not an artist by any means but Recently i have my own time and practice every night before bed. There are so many free lessons teaching techniques on the web .
With my new found sobriety it has given me so much clarity so more patient and kind to myself. Every night prior to bed time its amazing learning shading atm . Hope maybe this may inspire someone to a hobby , interest that they thought they can’t do well you can. I never miss a night sometimes longer than other sessions but an absolute must for me and hey i sleep so much better.
Thanks and be kind to yourself because your worth it it also settles the mind from wandering too.
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### Author:  [@Alexh666](https://talkingsober.com/u/Alexh666)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056/2 "2026-05-02T15:37:20Z")
Expressing yourself through art is awesome Tony!
For me art is therapeutic, allowing me to unburden myself of the stress of the day and even combat cravings! I found it to be a healthy distraction when times got tough when I first got sober, and still remains a great tool on my sober toolkit.
If you’re comfortable/interested in sharing what you are working on, the thread below is a great place to share art of all kinds!
[Show the artist within you (Part 3)](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-the-artist-within-you-part-3/204548)
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### Author:  [@mxelle](https://talkingsober.com/u/mxelle)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056/3 "2026-05-02T16:26:32Z")
> [@Spud66](#):
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> I’m definitely not an artist
An artist is simply one that has desire to create, and creates.
Its ok to admit to being one, perfection and skill is not a measure.
I’m incredibly happy to read you’re practicing. Much joy and learning will result.
✨☕
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### Author:  [@Spud66](https://talkingsober.com/u/Spud66)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056/4 "2026-05-02T23:01:32Z")
Hi thanks for your kind words
,Alex
yes i find i get that focused my head is not busy anymore i also am addicted to chess that too keeps the demons at bay.
Well now I’m truly only really into early stages but yeah i will give that some thought cheers
Tony
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### Author:  [@Spud66](https://talkingsober.com/u/Spud66)
#### Post date: [May 3, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056/5 "2026-05-03T02:18:03Z")
Thanks it definitely helps me fill that void very satisfying