3 Years Sober

[J.K.]

Hey Gang..  

Here's a question for those of you who may be friends of Bill W and even those of you who aren't.  Today (yep, Halloween) marks 3 years for me without a drink.

Although 'not drinking' seems very easy for me now (I rarely even think about it anymore) getting to that point was without a doubt one of the biggest hurdles of my life.  In terms of my spirituality it also raises several questions or beliefs.

For instance, it's my conviction that I chose this hurdle for this lifetime.  If my memory serves me correctly I'd also say that this is the second time I've chosen to face this particular obstacle.

I'm trying to ingrain in myself the idea that should I go through the cycle of death and rebirth again that I will not choose this obstacle again.  - Once is more than enough for anybody. Twice is just way too much...    

Anyway, I'm guessing some of what I've said sounds odd to some.  It may be that some more elaboration is necessary to explain it. However, in as much as today is my 3 year anniversary I thought I might open up the floor with regard to addiction, "attachment" - spirituality, whether or not we choose our own obstacles, and (if this makes sense) adrenaline junkies.. lol

Anyone have any thoughts!

[Greenrat]

yeah when i started smoking weed about 5 years ago i always wanted it when i never had any, then i got to smoke pretty much every day so it just became boring and depressing, but i still do it.
i light up a joint knowing that it will make me more miserable but stupidly i carry on. Only recently have i been able to go for a few nights without one and ive just felt a whole lot better lol..., as if the mashed up jugsaw of my mind is beggining to be put back into place.
the thing is, if i didnt start to smoke it, theres lots of other things i probably wouldnt have gotten into or discovered, like new friends, new music and activities..
im not sure about choosing our hurdles though, im not even sure about this whole choosing what we face in life thing- before we incarnate, its all really new-age ish.  It seems unlikely to me that everyone whos ever been addicted to a drug "chose" to go down that road.

[gdo]

Congratulations on your continued efforts and your success!!!!!!!!!!

YOU WILL SUCCEED!!  It is inevitable for you to do so.   We all need to know and remember that we are infinitely perfectible!

Your efforts make it easier for others to follow in your footsteps, for a path well trodden makes a road.

[hp_rand436103]

Hi J.K.
I too am a friend of Bill W.
I understand what you are thinking. There are other possibilities as well- rather than a choice to experience this. You may just be such a one, for whatever reason, that has a real difficulty with things as they are, and needed some "relief". As for the adrenaline junky thing- I am not completely clear of that, but am much better. I just think of the story about the J-walker in the big book, and realize it applies especially to me!

Feel free to email me of-list anytime if you would like to talk more. There are few of us in the groups (non-traditional spiritualists I guess I could say)

Rand

[nightowl]

"Nice one" J.K I have an understanding of what you are talking about and YEP I would agree with you what you have been through up till NOW was Soul choice for this lifetime, there aren't that many that truly understand the journey of the Soul, as far as the soul is concerned EXPERIENCE IS EXPERIENCE and what-ever gets you into the spiritual side of life will do for the soul. And NOW for a nice picture....



Also bear in mind my names J.K and I'm a Human Being.

[Wizard of Light]

Well done on three years J.K.

I would also agree with you that we choose our "hurdles" for each life time.  Perhaps you needed to reinforce the lesson and so set it for yourself again in this life?  Maybe you completed it faster so that you could move on to other "hurdles" in your life?  I guess only your higher consciousness can answer that one for sure!!  

[Beecharmer]

Hello J.K.

Deepest congratulations.  I am not an addict.  My hurdle is being married to and in love with one.  Alcohol, Dope, prescription medicines.  Ah ... Isn't life grand.

My biggest smile to you Sir. You Did it! Yippee!!!

Beecharmer.