When I first decided to become sober, I was haunted by the nagging fear that my life would become joyless and gray. It was a decision I made after deciding that my challenges while drinking and using were worse than the prospect of a lonely life.
I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Sobriety hasn’t just been about removing alcohol from my life; it’s been about adding color, vibrancy, joy, and fulfillment in ways I never imagined possible.
Sobriety is not the end of fun, it’s the beginning of truly experiencing life.
In today’s conversation, Chip and I talk about:
00:00 Podcast Anniversary Announcement
03:00 Expectations of Sobriety
04:06 Discovering Joy in Early Sobriety
09:32 Being Fully Present in Sobriety
12:08 Rediscovering Joy in Life
15:26 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
17:16 The Joy of Discovery in Sobriety
19:07 Parenting and Joy in Sobriety
20:28 Encouraging Joy in Recovery
22:04 Discovering Joy in New Experiences
23:39 Importance of Paying Attention
25:55 Contrast and Joy in Sobriety
26:12 Life's Challenges and Joy
27:01 The Gift of Joy
29:28 Embracing the Contrast of Emotions
30:49 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
32:30 Encouraging Joyful Engagement
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1 авг 2024
