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    #16
    Conscious Living after Four Long Years

    Tipplerette, I love this thread. Sounds so serene. I am only on day two here, so early days and I still plan a rather frantic pace, but the morning ritual sounds divine.
    Enjoy!
    Wally22:confusedmonkey::confusedmonkey::confusedmo nkey:
    If I don't want to brag but I can still wear the earings I wore in highschool
    November 2, 2012

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      #17
      Conscious Living after Four Long Years

      Serenity is what I am aiming for, Wally. It's a process of learning to enjoy time with yourself without the aid of drugs, alcohol, drama or whatever it is that blocks us.

      Kradle, tell me more about chanting... it sounds interesting. By the way your daily goals are wonderful. The juicing one is extrordinary as it really gets those vitamins and minerals into the tired old bod.

      Love you too...xxxxxxx
      Tipplerette

      I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

      "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
      ? Lao-Tzu

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        #18
        Conscious Living after Four Long Years

        Who ya Cawlin' Old...? :H

        :l
        On My Own Way Out Since May 20, 2012
        *If you think poorly of yourself, you can fail with a clear conscience.
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        https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html newbie nest

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          #19
          Conscious Living after Four Long Years

          Certainly NOT you, you spring chicken..
          Tipplerette

          I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

          "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
          ? Lao-Tzu

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            #20
            Conscious Living after Four Long Years

            I read an article on meditating while rebounding and yesterday I tried focusing on my breath while bouncing outdoors looking across the river at the tall fir trees. It was very relaxing and I will try it again today. We've had unseasonably warm weather recently and it sure brings out the spring fever. Can't wait to plant some veggies, flowers and herbs. I have a flower bed in front of the river-side cottage and will throw a pack of wildflowers in there just to see what happens.

            Feeling great today and actually got out of bed before hubby which is a minor miracle.
            Tipplerette

            I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

            "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
            ? Lao-Tzu

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              #21
              Conscious Living after Four Long Years

              Countdown is ON.. never thought I would ever make it

              Day 25 today and I feel that this time it is IT!! I might have just found my quit. It'll be 30 days on Monday. What shall I do to celebrate? Because the subject is downright taboo; I can't put it on Facebook.. people would be more critical than happy for me. No one really knows what a milestone this is except the folks here.

              I will not let this one go unmarked. My little grandson may choose to make his appearance on my special day. He is due then. Come on, little one... Granny's waiting, sober, strong and healthy, to play with you.

              I have tried to not follow my usual disastrous routine of trying to make more than one big change at once. After Monday, I'll concentrate on my exercise goals. I haven't been too bad this week managing to rebound for twenty minutes a day except yesterday. Today my neighbor is meeting me at 9:00 a.m. and showing me a trail around a lake that she walks daily. I hope to do this on the weekends when we are up north.

              I think one of the BIG factors in my success so far has been that I have found two fun hobbies to replace drinking. Two days ago I finished my first big knitting project and, although it has mistakes in it, the baby blue blanket is now hanging on the side of the crib waiting for the baby boys expected soon. This blanket has some of the pattern on the wrong side, two different dye lots and three rows of wool knitted in that are much too flimsy compared to the rest of the wool. There were a few dropped stitches and a bit of coffee spilled on the project. This blanket is a pure representation of my struggles to quit drinking. Ass-backwards at times, taking things too lightly at other times, and lots of stops and starts and like me, rife with clashing colours. I will always treasure this patchwork piece of art I've created. Now I want to attempt to knit the grandkids sweaters for next Christmas...

              My keyboarding is also a wonderful diversion in the evenings. I have learned and am learning to play all the campfire songs so I can lead the family in song around the campfire this summer. My kids are going to think I've lost it when I drag out the huge keyboard in July and start playing Kumbya... LOL

              Happy, happy, happy.
              Tipplerette

              I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

              "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
              ? Lao-Tzu

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                #22
                Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                Tipp! :l:l

                This Milestone is just SPECTACULAR !! :giggle:

                This is Fourth of July Wonderful :imwaiting:and how great that you have your baby blanket all knitted and perhaps your special, precious grand baby will arrive for you to wrap around him/her .

                I am so proud of you I could just bust! And I bet your teeth look just...blinding...

                Love you :h
                On My Own Way Out Since May 20, 2012
                *If you think poorly of yourself, you can fail with a clear conscience.
                https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html tool box
                https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html newbie nest

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                  #23
                  Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                  Back atcha Kradle, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you 'pestering' me with those private messages. I was done with the constant failure. What inspires me about you the most is that no matter how shitty things get, you keep coming back, no matter if you took a drink, you keep coming back. You are very realistic with your goals and have so much on your plate that I am riding on the coat tails of your success.

                  This place has been a god-send. I never could have gotten this far without this little accepting site.

                  I went for that walk and it was deep in the woods and across log bridges, through swamps, etc... very invigorating. Have a great weekend.
                  Tipplerette

                  I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                  "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                  ? Lao-Tzu

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                    #24
                    Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                    Tuesday is Day 30 and I can't believe I am almost there. This is the only place to jot down my thoughts. It's like it's someone else's milestone. I have been here for four friggin' years and knew I had a problem for at least a year before that.

                    There is no way I would be stupid enough to have a little drink to celebrate anything in the future. I've seen first hand, here on the boards, what happens to each and every one of us who try to control alcohol.

                    I think, in retrospect (and I know i am not out of the woods yet) that quitting is a matter of repeated attempts, each time learning something new about yourself and your psychological addiction. The only physical addiction that alcohol is part of is the addiction to sugar. My sweet tooth is going crazy. When one reaches a point where we've learned enough by our repeated patterns of wrong thinking and subsequent failures, we begin the journey of healing.

                    It is odd that something that creates such joy in my life cannot be shared with those I love. I have known for the past few years that quitting drinking was going to be one of the hardest things I will ever accomplish and if I can do it, I can do ANYTHING. i think that is what I am celebrating... here in my mind.
                    Tipplerette

                    I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                    "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                    ? Lao-Tzu

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                      #25
                      Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                      I am in the throws of PMS and it's good that I realize it and don't blame my listlessness on boredom, life's issues or worse, sobriety. Tomorrow will be another day although for me it will be huge. Along with my 30 days A/F, I'll probably be celebrating the birth of my first grandson. His Mom is beginning to go into labour today so we may have a double celebration.. I'll keep mine to myself but it'll be hard to take the silly grin off my face for both triumphs.

                      After this milestone, I'll start really concentrating on more body-mind-spirit improvements.
                      Tipplerette

                      I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                      "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                      ? Lao-Tzu

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                        #26
                        Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                        What a beautiful thread ♥
                        Meow-Meow
                        MonaKitty

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                          #27
                          Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                          Thank you. Thank you. This thread was the one that finally got me to actually join this wonderful community after years of lurking. You have renewed my desire for a serene, creative and sober life. Before wine took over my entire being, I used to be a yarn junkie - a much healthier addiction. You've reminded me how much I miss it. Tonight when I get home from work, I am getting my wheel and loom out of the garage where they have been collecting dust for too many years. And maybe I will actually be able to finish a knitting project if I'm not too loopy to see the next loop Please keep this thread going. It's my daily dose of inspiration. Blessings to you.
                          Everything is going to be amazing

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                            #28
                            Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                            Hey Tipplerette,

                            Hope you are doing well. I was thinking about the actual practice of meditating and realize that sometimes it goes well and other times it is too easy to get distracted. Practice is what makes it get better and better. I am able to practice a few days a week as I am not often alone at home and need peace and quiet. You are doing fantastic with you AF time accumulating.
                            Formerly known as redhibiscus

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                              #29
                              Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                              I really enjoyed this thread, Tipplerette, and was sorry when you stopped posting.
                              Your post in the nest over the weekend explained what had happened.

                              You can get back to feeling as good as you did during the period documented in this thread!

                              I hope you get actively involved in the nest - getting and giving                               the support we need to get this job done. Even though it is busy there sometimes and can take time and effort to keep up, it is a great way to spend your former drinking time .

                              :h NS

                              PS your shrimp curry is a new 'staple' in our home - thanks!

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                                #30
                                Conscious Living after Four Long Years

                                MossRose;1513225 wrote: Thank you. Thank you. This thread was the one that finally got me to actually join this wonderful community after years of lurking. You have renewed my desire for a serene, creative and sober life. Before wine took over my entire being, I used to be a yarn junkie - a much healthier addiction. You've reminded me how much I miss it. Tonight when I get home from work, I am getting my wheel and loom out of the garage where they have been collecting dust for too many years. And maybe I will actually be able to finish a knitting project if I'm not too loopy to see the next loop Please keep this thread going. It's my daily dose of inspiration. Blessings to you.
                                So sorry I bolted. Your post touched me and made me realize that we all have a reason to be here whether to give or receive encouragement. I hope you are still creating your project and staying on the creative track. So glad I helped.:h
                                Tipplerette

                                I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                                "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                                ? Lao-Tzu

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