[avoice]

Just A Thought,

On this eve of a New Year, whether it is your first or 50th sober it is both a time of reflection and of excitement. On this new year do not allow yourself to fall into the trap that you can't have fun or that not having a partner on New Years is way too lonely. All over the country their will be sober parties, alkathons (24 hour meetings) and club houses with their doors wide open to welcome us. The one thing we can all do is focus on the gifts that sobriety has given us no matter what struggles we had this past year, we can be grateful for the growth that occurred during the difficult times. None of us are the same person we were a year ago if we have been diligent in our sobriety. We have most likely grown in areas we don't see yet but will become aware of in the New Year. Sobriety gives us the opportunity to enjoy life like we never have before not only on a surface level but also on a spiritual level, be excited about the New Year, continue to do the next right thing and this time next year, you will say this is a life beyond my wildest dreams.
Be safe tonight and experience the joys ringing in the New Year whether you are in a meeting at the stroke of 12 or amongst your friends. May you be blessed with Light, Love, and Peace throughout 2011.

From Me to You.

Much Love,

[2009Dutch]

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Just A Thought,

The one thing we can all do is focus on the gifts that sobriety has given us no matter what struggles we had this past year, we can be grateful for the growth that occurred during the difficult times.
Sobriety gives us the opportunity to enjoy life like we never have before not only on a surface level but also on a spiritual level, be excited about the New Year, continue to do the next right thing and this time next year, you will say this is a life beyond my wildest dreams.

Thank you, Avoice for posting this. My new years eve was sober, awesome, and I so much agree with your words: I am thankful for the gifts sobriety has given me.
Wish you a very happy 2011.

[Gus1234U]

i'm so happy for all who have found sobriety, and the strength to manage the emotional pain in other ways~~! best wishes~ Gus

Hello, avoice. Thanks for your post.

[notz]

Thanks for sure. I'm very grateful to be sober without a nasty hangover this morning!!