To those of you who are struggling today, 1 minute sober or 1 year sober, hear me out. I almost gave into my cravings for a drink last night. I was so uncomfortable and couldn’tget myself out of the negative thought loop. Alcohol seemed like the only way I could unwind. I sat with that feeling until I got so frustrated and cried. It wasn’t until I took a moment to humble myself.. almost looking at myself from third person. Seeing the hold this substance has on me made me feel so mentally weak. I fell asleep still uncomfortable but surrendered to the fact that IT WAS NOT AN OPTION to drink. If I think about NEVER drinking again it feels overwhelming but taking it moment by moment is truly the only way. If you have a craving, occupy yourself with something else. You won’t want to and you probably won’t like it at first but see where your thoughts take you when you tell yourself IT IS NOT AN OPTION RIGHT NOW. If nothing else works I take a cold shower to feel something. Woke up really grateful I didn’t fold. Higher consciousness and transcending is the goal and I can’t do that if I’m numbing my full potential.