August 23, 2017
I began my Ashtanga yoga practice at Balance Yoga nearly 4 years ago. At 246 lbs (no, I could not touch my toes) and newly in recovery I went to my first yoga basics class. I learned the first few poses in the Ashtanga primary series (had no idea what that meant.) Ashtanga is a […]
August 8, 2017
I stopped drinking 220 days ago. Recently I questioned my decision. I am recounting these events to remind myself why I chose this path; why it is necessary. By May of 2016 my body was falling apart. After practicing yoga for 3 years, my progress halted. A chronic shoulder injury, tendonitis and weakness plagued me. […]
July 29, 2017
“Transformation isn’t sweet and bright. It’s a dark and murky, painful pushing. An unraveling of the truths you’ve carried in your body. A practice in facing your own created demons. A complete uprooting before becoming.” -Victoria Erickson Arrogance told me I could do this on my own. My ego demanded it. The truth is even […]
July 19, 2017
Really Facing Yourself for the First time Warning: Awareness may come with pain. I’ve been completely sober for 200 days. The last 10 days have been the hardest since I entered recovery 4 years ago. I spent 20 years numbing pain and excusing behaviors I did not understand. I lived a persona who pretended not […]
July 9, 2017
It has been over half a year since I stopped drinking (190 days). This is an attempt at an honest reflection. Is it worth it? Absolutely. However, it is not easy or without pain. For me. For those who love me. If addiction is a wave of destruction, sobriety is a rollercoaster of emotion, shortcomings […]
June 19, 2017
In 170 days of not drinking the hardest part so far is realizing how flawed I still am. I still make huge mistakes. I still hurt others deeply. I still hurt myself. I still don’t know myself. Sobriety did not fix me. However sobriety has made me more aware. Sobriety has given me the opportunity […]
May 25, 2017
4 years and 145 days. Today is 145 days of no drinking. Today is 60 lbs ago. Today is also the 4 year anniversary of me beginning to retake control of my life. Today four years ago I walked into an office in Sandy Springs and said I had lost in a 10 year battle […]
May 21, 2017
Day 140 of no drinking completed. What does one do on this day instead of drink? Dress up like an elf with my niece and nephew of course. I spent most of my adult life running from myself. I somehow learned it wasn’t cool to be nerdy; that it wasn’t ok to love to study […]
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 […]
April 10, 2017
Day 100 of no drinking. One hundred days ago I had compiled a list of all the things I needed to do to improve my life. I wanted to be a better friend. I wanted to be a better leader. I wanted to focus on people I mentor. I wanted to read more books. I […]
January 1, 2017
Happy New Year everyone! I love you! Great passage from Epictetus to start the new year (and my 60 days of no drinking and more yoga). I will need your support let me know how I can support you!