Day 120 of no drinking completed

Day 120 of no drinking completed

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ― Lao Tzu Day 120 of no drinking completed. I think this picture sums up the results of this experiment. Many people have reached out in support and a few people to ask why and how. The why is complicated and […]

Author: butlerrarines

Date: May 1, 2017

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ― Lao Tzu

Day 120 of no drinking completed. I think this picture sums up the results of this experiment. Many people have reached out in support and a few people to ask why and how. The why is complicated and probably best shared over a cup of coffee. In short, I got too drunk at a close friend’s wedding. George Michael dying made me ask why my grandfather died so young. My Ashtanga practice made me ask why I wasn’t building strength and progressing even though I was practicing. I was asking myself how much of my identity was wrapped up in drinking. I truly believed I was only liked for that side of my life. I wondered what happened to the nerdy little boy who loved Star Wars, hated drinking and wanted to study all the time. I was really tired of being an asshole when I thought I was being funny. I decided to take 120 days off from drinking and see if I could answer these questions and see how my life would change. It was time to reinvent myself. I feel healthier and more like myself that I have felt in 20 years. I am happy.

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