Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I’m your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about The Magic of the Sobriety Countdown

Nathaniel Hawthorne said, “Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.”
 
The magic of the sobriety countdown is alive and well! Yesterday’s Annual Easter Sunday Spiritual Breakfast Sobriety Countdown at the San Diego Spring Round Up was just as wonderful as ever.
 
Watching more than 1,000 recovering alcoholics standing in unison, and celebrating their sobriety time, until there was only one long-timer with more than 65 years of sobriety left standing, was inspiring.
 
Then, watching the 25 or so people with less than one year of recovery stand back up, and get counted down, until there was only one person left with four days since their last drink, was moving.
 
Long-timers who’ve gone through so much without having to drink, and new members who couldn't get through anything without drinking. A powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and that no one has to do it alone. 
 
The standing ovation for both brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my heart. It was a reminder that the more we praise and celebrate our lives, the more there is in life to celebrate. 

Wherever you are on your recovery journey, celebrate your recovery and acknowledge your achievement. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to maintain your sobriety.

Today we close with a simple mantra meditation for strength. So please, get comfortable, close your eyes, take a few slow deep breaths, and join me.

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