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| The Concise Oxford Dictionary, Sixth Edition (1976) |
Sober, to me, contains so much more meaning than reference to the absence of a
said set of influences in my life. It also describes the creed of those influences which are intended to fill the space replacing them.
Sober thinking requires I surround myself with people who re-enforce the clarity with which I desire to co-create. Appreciating the style of abundance: mindful, healthful, human-connection based living. Respect for the systems which sustain us, both living and non.
Sobriety is a quiet minimalist home. The simplicity earned from freedom of nonsensical clutter. A sanctuary from distractions & endless blinding screens of chattering noise. A place to focus. A space to choose one's own meaning.
Sobriety is that warm glow-y feeling that comes from eating well with friends. Heart centered connections made over a raw-food potluck. Cheerfully sharing in the clean-up chores.
Sobriety is the high of exercise! Feeling so pumped as teammates high five after a game of pickup basketball. The unparalleled inner pride experienced when a new weight training goal is met.
Sobriety is refined sleep habits. Slipping off into dreams in the splendor of a day well lived. Waking up refreshed to execute another in joy.
And it's the ability to hold the mindset: the state of being that allows the flow of confidence to own the role of designer in one's own life. Purposefully adding value to the world. Receiving that same value with gratitude.
Sober thinking requires I surround myself with people who re-enforce the clarity with which I desire to co-create. Appreciating the style of abundance: mindful, healthful, human-connection based living. Respect for the systems which sustain us, both living and non.
Sobriety is a quiet minimalist home. The simplicity earned from freedom of nonsensical clutter. A sanctuary from distractions & endless blinding screens of chattering noise. A place to focus. A space to choose one's own meaning.
Sobriety is that warm glow-y feeling that comes from eating well with friends. Heart centered connections made over a raw-food potluck. Cheerfully sharing in the clean-up chores.
Sobriety is the high of exercise! Feeling so pumped as teammates high five after a game of pickup basketball. The unparalleled inner pride experienced when a new weight training goal is met.
Sobriety is refined sleep habits. Slipping off into dreams in the splendor of a day well lived. Waking up refreshed to execute another in joy.
And it's the ability to hold the mindset: the state of being that allows the flow of confidence to own the role of designer in one's own life. Purposefully adding value to the world. Receiving that same value with gratitude.
