Just over 2 years ago, in June of 2018 I decided to take the step to stop drinking. It began really as a little bit of test for me to really see how my drinking affected my relationships, my mothering, my partner and my business. Within 30 days of stopping, I made the decision to continue my sober journey with no real expectation on myself how long it would go for.
I am now over 2 years in. The difference in my life? Mind blowing? What has changed? Everything and nothing at the same time!
First and foremost I am more connected to myself, my partner and my children. They have me clear-headed every single day. This gift in and of itself is really enough for anyone considering stopping drinking to give it a go. Feeling disconnected from self and the ones you love the most really sux, but if you are drinking you may not even be aware that the clarity can be better.
Around the same time I stopped drinking I really began my spiritual journey. I started leaning into the intuitive messages that I was receiving and began to trust the Universe and myself more every day.
As a result of trusting myself and knowing I had the backing of the mysterious force beyond the veil, my business took off as I began channeling so much more energy into making it a success. I am now booked out in my calendar weeks in advance with a cancellation list, tracking to smash my goal of 6-figures and soon to release my first self-paced course so I can leverage some time back to invest deeper into myself and my family.
After about a year sober, I began to see relationships in my life that were not serving me and certainly weren’t serving my family. This was something I was unable to see before – where the energy balance or exchange if you life was off. I was delivering SO much energy and not really getting anything back and as a result these relationships were draining me, my energy and therefore limiting what I had left to give my family and my business to grow. Soon after I was guided that in order to reach the level I wanted to in my own spiritual development and in my business I had to cut them off. With a hugely heavy heart but clear mind and trusting the guidance, I did and I have zero regrets. Spirit was right!
I’m still learning to back myself and stop doubting myself. The biggest thing that has changed since beginning my sober journey is that I am no longer miserable. The future is bright and life is definitely worth living. As someone who has struggled with depression through most of my teen years, and then throughout my late 20’s and early 30’s, really liking the person I am and what I bring to the table has been a struggle for a long time. It’s not a struggle anymore. I can honestly say that I really value who I am and what I bring to ANY relationship.
Sober life is certainly far from boring. My life is very full! I don’t miss waking up with a foggy head and yucky tummy. I don’t miss the feeling of disconnectedness. I definitely don’t miss the feeling of hopelessness.
I am now fully aware that I am the one who is in control of my thoughts and feelings and therefore my responses and ultimately my own reality. Claiming ultimate responsibility means that I have the power to change anything I want. I can create my life and my reality. I can manifest with ease! Knowing that you are the one in control of it all brings peace of mind, satisfaction and trust in self and the Universe.
The one thing I get asked is if I get looked at funny from family and friends when I say no to a drink and no, I haven’t. I don’t attract the attention. The truth is that if you do choose to stop drinking alcohol and others have something negative to say to you about it, it has a lot more to do with their own relationship with alcohol than it does with yours.
If you are considering exchanging the booze for clarity and ease, I would say go for it! It is the one of the very best decisions I have made in my life and I would have no hesitation in making it again!
Much love,
