The other day I was outside on our new deck, and a warm gust of wind lifted dozens of leaves off a nearby tree followed by a stillness that cradled the leaves weightlessly for the better part of a minute. They slowly drifted down to the ground. It was magical, and I said out loud, “maaannnn.” Then I whispered quietly to my understanding of my higher power, “thank you.”

Life seems to keep getting better. Can you believe that? Alcoholism, stroke, and invisible illnesses galore, yet I still wake up every morning with intention. Most days I wake up with a headache and feeling of a hangover—the irony is not lost on me—and I begin seeking solutions:

Drink more water today.

Dial in to your 7am daily sobriety meeting.

Fill up a perfect cup of coffee.

Stretch.

You know that moment when you step into the sunlight on a cold day? The combination of icy cold air and the sun warming your skin creates a perfect balance. I think it feels like you’re standing right smack in the middle of two seasons. When life feels like this, and it often does, I turn my face to the light.

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