About a week ago I shared a post about a few of the things I’ve learned over the course of taking a 1,000-day break from alcohol. Well, 1,000 days have come and gone, and the lessons learned have been more than just a few; this post captures another learning that I’m very grateful for. 1,000+… Continue reading Another lesson from the past 1,000+ days
Category: pain
Joy – through habits/consistency?
Our brains are wired to experience joy or to suppress pain (whether physical or emotional), but are we also able to experience joy through the consistent practice of healthy habits? Those who know me well are aware that I embarked on a no-alcohol break about two-and-a-half years ago (well before the COVID-19 pandemic) and as… Continue reading Joy – through habits/consistency?
Emotional Pain (it’s essentially the same as physical pain)
Have you ever tripped while running up a flight of stairs and bashed your shin? It hurts like hell, right!? Or, have you had to manage a lingering back or knee issue that, while not debilitating, is a constant and nagging source of angst, frustration and discomfort? These are just two very basic examples from… Continue reading Emotional Pain (it’s essentially the same as physical pain)
Coffee and Karma 