I woke up today well **** thats a start How optimistic I am for I know some have not That’s just life though one day you’re thriving The next you’re barely SURVIVING Today marks day 8 since I took my last sip May not seem like much or a big difference to some But to me I see and notice how little things are different Like my watch, it’s no longer tight on my wrist, it fits loosely My stomach isn’t bloated My energy does seem a little fatigued but that’s a normal side effect My brain and body are used to operating the last 11 years on alcohol as the nightly fuel source, so it takes some time to shake the curse and get things back on the right course but the good news is I’m staying strong and most importantly my subconscious is my biggest support , the same voice in my head for 25 plus years telling me of fears from a blurred childhood, failed relationships and past is my strong point now, who would’ve thought Well today not only marks day 8 but it also marks day 1 as I’m making the leap in faith today on May 23rd to go and seek about learning about Gods word sure I’m not excited about the awkwardness of day 1 at a new church as everyone can be cheesy and over the top but maybe that’s the wrong thoughts to have , I don’t think it’s awkward to go into a random bar in a new town and drink and dance among strangers so why are our minds programmed so different when it comes to things that benefit versus things that can hurt or be a bad influence ..... well the devil works in mysterious ways is all I can think or maybe we just don’t love ourselves enough to have the confidence to know we deserve better , well no different than a hole in the wall , the right church will take you for who you are and accept all but If they don’t then just like that bar you have had a bad experience at you can leave and try a different one OPTIONS , for the record I’m not a very religious person at all but I will say what’s the worst thing that comes from gathering once a week with people that all believe in a higher power and have faith versus not ? That is the question I asked myself when weighing the good versus the bad and realized the good outweighed and won, so here I go with my best foot forward , standing tall and most importantly doing it sober Happy Sunday everyone !