Philosophically Sober

Sunset in the Badlands

Thanks!

I know my active addiction cost me a lot of professional opportunities, but I worked relentlessly in sobriety to make the most of my situation.

I'm one month into a new job after 20 years at my last one. I landed the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel so blessed.

🤣 Day 1 Energy has a lot to do with never wanting to feel this way ever again.

It's all about keeping that Day 1 energy.

I'm happy to meet new people, but I don't abide anyone's bullshit.

Getting sober made me more able to identify toxic situations and relationships and take the necessary steps to protect my peace.

I've just taken a massive career leap of faith. Had to give up a lot of security for the chance of something better.

I'm betting on myself here. Wish me luck.

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult." --Seneca

Family hiking above tree line. 🥶

Carousel of Happiness

The Tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Hiking trip before the big career re-set next week. Sobriety is grounding me in my excitement for what's next, rather than fretting over what I am leaving behind.

Tundra hike at RMNP.

Doc Holliday Gravestone.

Bit of a pilgrimage today.

Destination: Bridal Veil Falls

My chariot awaits. #royalgorge

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Familiar feeling.

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In my 20th year at my current job, an amazing opportunity for a big change came along. I've accepted and given notice.

My whole life is about to change.

A lot of tossing and turning over this. Leaving behind many co-workers and clients I love, but I just couldn't say no.

"When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears."

--Sun Tzu

Sobriety taught me I needed to respect myself if I wanted the respect of others.