One year sober today

[Dave The Seeker]

Today is a really great day for me. I have remained sober for a year, longer than any other time in my existence since I was about 16+/-. I began drinking when I was very young, just not an everyday thing.
Shortly after becoming sober Buddhism found me.
I seemed to really enjoy the feeling of letting go and accepting things. My meditation helped me in numerous ways when things got dicey.
Reading the Suttras and teachings, as well as all the help from my great friends here, in understanding the Dharma, is in my simply humble opinion, the key to me remaining on my path.

Thank you too all my friends who have helped me in my understanding and progress on this path, without your help, who knows I may have never remained sober for this long.

[Indrajala]

Good to hear. I'm happy to hear this.

[zenkarma]

Today is a really great day for me. I have remained sober for a year, longer than any other time in my existence since I was about 16+/-. I began drinking when I was very young, just not an everyday thing.
Shortly after becoming sober Buddhism found me.
I seemed to really enjoy the feeling of letting go and accepting things. My meditation helped me in numerous ways when things got dicey.
Reading the Suttras and teachings, as well as all the help from my great friends here, in understanding the Dharma, is in my simply humble opinion, the key to me remaining on my path.

Thank you too all my friends who have helped me in my understanding and progress on this path, without your help, who knows I may have never remained sober for this long.

And many happy returns

[gregkavarnos]

Happy sober day!

[catmoon]

Woo hooo!

[lowlydog]

That is certainly good news.

Now find the next habit and break it as well.

[Hickersonia]

That is great news, friend!

[Anders]

Inspiring stuff, Dave. Thank you for sharing.

[floating_abu]

Congratulations.

[Roland]

E ma ho! Congratulations!

[Jikan]

[viniketa]

A great accomplishment!

[JKhedrup]

Congratulations!

[duckfiasco]

Excellent

[Dave The Seeker]

Thank you all so much.

To me it is one of my biggest accomplishments, I have let go of one of the biggest things that caused suffering.
In my life as well as causing many others to suffer.
It's only going to get better each and every day

[chickenman]

sorry i'm so late on this... i've kinda "gone dark" for a little while, having fallen a bit out of the practice but no worse for wear. i am back and sorry i missed this post, as i know how important this is to you.
this is great, seeker. i'm at 3 and a half years sober myself, but i'll always remember that 1 year anniversary - that is a really important one. all of us ex-drunks are very proud of you. congrats, and keep up the good work, but stay on your toes and watch your back!
for me, the 2nd year was the worst, so be prepared. after the "newness" of the sober life wears off, some more questions are sure to start springing up and your resolve will come under fire. your will shall be tested and your strength will be challenged. year #2 is when a couple of friends of mine who had gotten sober fell off the ol' wagon. it's a hard one and i wish you well.
way to go!!!!!!!!