BLOGGER TEMPLATES AND TWITTER BACKGROUNDS »

WELCOME TO FINDING FOCUS AFTER FORTY

Finding Focus After Forty is all about health and working out. Whether it's fitness, food, alcohol addiction, gardening, figure competition-I talk about all of it. Sharing what I learn and learning from you!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

And the Healing Begins


Ahhhhh...I have to say I feel much better than yesterday. After a very silent morning, John and I finally talked in the afternoon and both got a few things out and it really helped. By the end of the talk we were both smiling and that was really wonderful!

So, onward we march! Remembering the advice of Thich Nhat Hanh (Zen Master, Author, Human Rights Activist), to start each day, the moment you wake up, with a smile on your face no matter what-that is exactly what I did today-and it wasn't a forced smile.

I know that there will be some down times for both of us in the coming days/weeks, but I KNOW that I will never drink again and I feel really good about it. I feel it deep inside at my very core! Since "coming out" with my problem, I have done heaps of research and talked to many other people in a similar boat that have now or in the past dealt with alcohol or substance abuse and it's gratifying to know so many people have had the strength to stop for good. I know I can too-I am determined. I love my fitness and health-and I plan to keep fit and healthy for a very long time. I am more determined than ever to truly be the fit person that I have portrayed myself to be.
:-)

This morning is cardio so jog with the dog and I can already feel an awesome jog coming on! I will meditate this morning after the jog. I plan to do some work on the property since I haven't done that for over a week now. I plan to do some more reading and research-this has become part of my daily routine and is quite necessary to stay vigilant and on track. I will not drink.

Have a fabulous weekend!

9 comments:

Steve E. said...

I pray that your success with willing yourself not to drink, will show people like me, that it CAN be done on sheer will power, and activities.

Stay with it, girl! Peeps out here are rooting for ya.

Kek said...

Nice work, Raechelle. :o)

Re-building trust takes time, but you'll both get there.

Tawana Cain said...

It sounds like you are in a much better place today! With the continued love and support of your family and friends, and your positive attitude, I know you can get beat this! :)

Tearose said...

Good for you Raechelle, I am glad the tension is lessening between you two. You can do anything you set your mind to, I have no doubt you can do this! *hugs*

Kerry W said...

Hey Raechelle

You're one very determined person, and I have no doubt you will overcome this, as you'll approach it like any other problem.

Nice to hear you're smiling again too! I will miss you while away, but I look forward to catching up on your progression upon my return. Take care!

Kerry XOX

Kerry W said...

Oh! And here's to NEW BEGINNINGS! :-)

Witchazel said...

Hey there... So glad you are in a beter head space today, one day at a time girl and your wonderful days will multiply quickly! AND on a totally diferent level I would love to be able to do a deep and meaningful with you one day about Buddism and Paganism.. Ohhh and the offer still stands, you need a shoulder its here..

Kelly Olexa said...

Just remember every day- you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to. You will.
No doubt.
;-)

Raechelle said...

Thank you Steve..I will not let anyone down-including myself!

Thanks Kek-yes-it's going to take a long time-he is strong and supportive and we are both working on it together!

Yes Tawana, and I am ever so grateful and thankful for that! and Yes I can!

Thank you Tea-I'm keeping a positive attitude-and all of the support just strengthens me!

Yes, I am determined-and here, here to the new beginnings!

yes Cath-we will have to do that some day! and thanks again for the shoulder offer-I am truly appreciative!

Thanks Kelly-yes, each day that's what I tell myself