So, here we are, Feb 1st.
Did everybody make it?
Where to now?
For me, I'm doing one day at a time, but I'm very attracted to the idea of doing a year, for no other reason than a general curiosity as it how it might impact my health, and specially to sleep. The longest I've ever gone without alcohol is three months, and they were deliberate periods of abstinence, with a beginning and an end,a s is dry January. Let's face it.....look how quickly time passes, a year is nothing.
On the subject of curiosity, I've attended three AA meetings over the last couple of weeks, which has been, err....interesting, shall we say. I have to say I was very, very nervous the first time I stepped through the door. AA has it's detractors, but it's important to remember that it's more of a support network rather than a tailored treatment program, and considering the whole organization was the result of two American guys sitting down chatting to each other and offering mutual support to stop drinking alcohol, you have to see it for what it is, rather than what it isn't. There are a few aspects of it, that I have serious issue with. I'll leave those aside for the moment. But.....it costs you nothing, there are meetings all over the place, and one is surrounded by people that are simply looking to improve their lives. I'm very resistant, suspicious and skeptical to a lot of life, far more than has been good for me, and I know from experience it's never a good idea to accept everything at face value, but sometimes a bit more of a relaxed attitude might reveal the more positive aspects of something that might be on offer.
So, we'll see how it goes.
Well done to all who made it through.
At the very least, it's a good thing to give your system a break every now and then.
