My Inner Child Riding Shotgun
We have the ability to call forth and connect with parts of ourselves. We can connect to whatever age is calling to us. One of our superpowers as humans is to put ourselves back in their shoes, see the circumstance from their eyes, and connect with the emotions that arose in those instances.
Sober October: My Last Attempt.
Am I saying that going 30 days AF will equip you with all the knowledge and tools you need to navigate life’s challenges without feeling a desire for booze? No. That takes time and experience. That takes curiosity and a willingness to feel all the feelings, all the joy, all the pain, all the boredom, and all the uneasiness that every human has had to deal with.
Sober October: Halfway There!
If we have been drinking habitually for years, we think our constantly cruddy feeling state is normal. Hopefully, this Sober October is letting you remember how great you can feel emotionally and physically.
Sober October: Week 2!
Our limbic brain- the older part of our minds- is the master at seeking comfort and avoiding pain. When we get into a place of comfort and familiarity, even if it harms us, our subconscious will pull out all the tricks to keep us in that comfortable state.