When I first got sober, and could finally see clearly for the first time in years, I felt this intense desire to SPEED WAY UP AND PLAY CATCH UP FOR 20 YEARS OF DRINKING. Every day was filled with a sense of anxiety that told me I was behind, and that feeling guided my days to misery, and funnily enough, it didn’t much help me to move forward in life. ha!

Turns out, slowing down is not only allowed but useful especially in early sobriety (and always? what do you think?) as you navigate life without substances, as you build a new foundation, as you learn to take care of yourself in this wild world.

Why not slow down and do it right this time? Why not give yourself the space to notice every detail? Why not leave room for divine gifts?

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