Free As We’ll Ever Be

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“I am free and as free as I’ll ever be” from living in the dark dungeons of active alcoholic.  I continue to be proud of my 4+ years in sobriety and I cherish my strength to continue on down this path of recovery everyday. This song speaks for itself in so many ways and this chorus becomes ‘loud’ in my mind “Just as free, Free as we’ll ever be, Just as free, Free as we’ll ever be Ever be”.
Now I Want You to Remember 3 Quotes about Living Free: 
  1. “Live life to the fullest, and focus on the positive” – Matt Cameron
  2. “Live life for the moment because everything else is uncertain!” – Louis Tomlinson
  3. “Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies” – Ann Landers

Free – Zac Brown Band

So we live in our old van
Travel all across this land

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Life is a Beautiful Ride

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“Life ain’t always beautiful, but is a beautiful ride” (Lyrics: Live Ain’t Always Beautiful). Those are powerful lyrics about life and the pursuit of inspiration / happiness.

“It’s not going to be easy, but it is worth it allows you to think about giving up vs. making a change in your life. Giving up is initially the easier road, but by flying away (Fight vs. Flight) from your problems will not solve the adversity in life.

You are given a beautiful ‘ride’ on this earth and it is important to make the best of it, because tomorrow is not guaranteed (cliche, but true). I believe running from problems / adversity causes more anxiety then facing the challenges / struggles at that moment (if you have a clear mind away from substances).

Do you attempt to solve problems with the ‘fight vs. flight’ approach? What solutions to your problems are derived…

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