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Posted on December 9, 2021

Life was this constant race, either I was running, or being chased — always on the go. I couldn’t sit still, I couldn’t stop. I needed alcohol to fuel myself; the more I burned, the more I needed.

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The Hula-Hoop

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Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

To continue learning I must travel outside my comfort zone, yet beyond that zone are boarders and limits and beyond those, there lies the danger.

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The Devil is Not in the Details

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Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

I guess you could say that among that pile of garbage was a gem even I couldn’t see.

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Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

I’ve been givin’ so many “Second Chances” that it almost seems ridiculous,. How could one escape death so many times without a greater power intervening?

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Pride and Humility

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Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Humility has taught me how to put my pride and ego aside — most importantly, it has taught me how to ask for help… how to learn to listen, and listen to learn.

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Grow or Die

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Posted on October 25, 2021October 27, 2021

When you’re convinced that something will never happen, think again!

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Dare to Dream

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Posted on October 14, 2021November 15, 2021

It’s the good, bad and ugly all wrapped up in one. It would say…”Hey! I went through a mountain range of shit and survived and you can too”.

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No Free Rides

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Posted on October 14, 2021November 15, 2021

This ain’t no free ride! This getting sober, and staying sober is not for sissy’s! I got off that free ride and got to work.

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Through the Mountain

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Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

I approached the entrance — something was in there and I had to find out what.

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Little lost things

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Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

The list of things I’ve lost is long, yet when I’ve lost things I’ve always gained a whole new appreciation for them.

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