Good morning everyone. I hope your weekend is finding you well. There are many things abound for RRKZOO and those will be shared in the events and updates here in the next couple of weeks. However, I want to touch on something today that has had me puzzled.
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means there will be gift sets of alcohol, perhaps your favorite comes with a glass or a candle holder. Maybe it is a common gift exchange item or even has a spot on the refreshment table at your corporate holiday meal. Alcohol is not the only issue at the holidays, but it is one I identify with the most.
Depression, anxiety, stress are all triggers that stimulate the mind, and in the mind of the addict….this means we start to think more about using and starts to stimulate using thoughts and addictive behaviors. Scratch off tickets are a popular holiday item, so is candy. Be aware that we as addicts will be surrounded by these temptations in abundance in the upcoming months.
Meditation can afford us the ability to overcome these temptations. Keep our mind focused and our soul centered to obtain the strength and will to not give in to our temptations. This has been a challenge for even me at times. That is when I need to clear my mind and focus on what is important to me the most.
Stay strong, stay centered, stay sober.
-Much metta
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