Moving into my new home has reminded me how much my sobriety has transformed the way I live. The same obsessive thinking that once fueled my drinking now shows up in unpacking boxes and decorating, but instead of feeling out of control, I can smile at it. This week I’m working on the pause, recognizing when I’m caught in the momentum of my thoughts and gently rein myself in. This week, walking to the beach, exploring my new neighborhood, and settling into a routine has given me immense gratitude for how far I’ve come. I’m living sober, grounded in new thinking and new doing habits.

Sobriety has given me the ability to filter out impulses from action. What were once automatic reactions (whether to drink, eat, or escape) are now choices I get to make with awareness, MOSTLY good judgement, and common sense. I don’t have to obey every thought that passes through my mind. I can stop, take a deep breath, and decide what serves my growth. That’s the freedom I didn’t know existed before recovery. Today, I’m not a victim of my thoughts or feelings. My “decision maker” is driving the bus. And when my “wanter” tries to distract me, I have the tools to steer myself safely back toward my higher purpose.

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