Booze Free Living

Life is different since I’ve taken a pause from drinking (8+ months and counting).  I can be so much more present to my life in every moment.  
 

I thought certain situations would be difficult for me like going to concerts but it turns out it hasn’t been.  It makes for a deeper, more intimate experience with myself and whatever I’m doing. 
 

At the Kenny Chesney concert this past weekend (yes, another concert) I was surrounded and squeezed in with people in the pit.  I felt every sensation - my feet hurting from standing in cowboy boots for 8 hours, sweat rolling down my back, smells of booze from the crowd, emotions bubbling up when some of my favorite songs came on etc. etc. 
 

You would think this would make me cave or even just to leave but it’s quite the opposite.  I feel so alive!  I’ve been training myself to breathe through and soak it all in, not judge anything as good or bad, just accept everything that happens.
 

It’s certainly not easy but I’m learning.


People frequently ask me if I am done with alcohol for good and it’s hard to say.  Honestly it’s extremely daunting thinking about never having a drink again.

So my answer is it’s my decision for now.  I’m proud of how far I’ve come and I recommit to this decision everyday.  I know each booze-free day is a brick in the life I want - one of presence, discipline and my best self.

XO

Adrienne

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