Newsletter for July 5, 2024

Everything Changes…

Happy Independence Day!!

Unfortunately I went to the trainer and Pilates and thought for some reason that I could push myself and nothing would happen. But I was wrong…I have been lying on the couch for days in so much pain. Getting older for some of us isn’t easy. In fact I think working out should be a four letter word!!! HAHAHA

Sitting around and not running from here to there has given me a lot of time to think, reminisce, and ponder. 

I thought back to when I was a child, a teen, pre-children, post children. Wow! Nothing has been consistent. I know that a lot of people have traditions and that is so incredible. We all long for something we don’t have…and today I long for traditions and family. 

This year we stayed home and watched whatever fireworks that were being set off in our neighborhood. My back was causing me a lot of pain and my dogs were very upset with all of the banging around us. So I sat and sat and sat! 

It is truly the little things that make life so special. 

We watched two old movies on the 4th. Dave with Kevin Kline and The American President with Michael Douglas. They are both great movies in my opinion. But, as I realized after both movies, life has changed so much! I mean in some ways it is unrecognizable. I mean they are movies but it seemed like it was a lighter time and that there was joy and laughter and not much criticism for others. I can’t even imagine if they made a movie like that today. Every one would find some reason to find the movie offensive. We are living in the darkest times in my opinion. But, I never lived during WWII or The Great Depression. 

Lightness is something that I have always been able to attain, especially after putting down the drink. But, I think maybe naively, that life was a little easier pre-cellphones and social media. We have constant noise and fear mongering around us which of course conjures up anxiety and a sense that we aren’t safe. No wonder so many people are turning to drugs and alcohol. 

On a bright note I think a lot of people are also leaning into being sober today. I have seen so many changes in my almost 18 years of continuous sobriety. New drinks that do not have alcohol are on the market and we have so many more choices today when going out. We can order a fabulous mocktail and feel just as festive as the others at the restaurant or event. 

Everything is evolving, including me. I have learned so much on my journey so far and I look forward to learning more. 

When one is awake and aware we have choices. My choice to not drink was probably when my life completely pivoted. Things that I thought were important fell to the wayside. My palette in life changed and is ever evolving. The key I believe is that when I get down and have a pity party, I have to always remember that my past is behind me and I can’t go back…all I can do is enjoy the moment and know that this day too will fade into my journey. 

I don’t hold on to anything physical; the only thing I want to hold onto is the light, God, the Blessed Mother, my faith, my hope and my sobriety. 

Have a wonderful weekend.

Until next time keep getting busy sober. 

Love

Elizabeth aka Bizzy ,