Hola Sober Classroom Reflection
I believe it is Spirit that brought me to sobriety. I never had a stereotypical rock bottom, thoughts of self-harm, or even anyone telling me I had a problem with alcohol ( unfortunately it was the opposite, those close to me including a therapist told me I didn’t have a problem ). But I have always watched for signs, I have always listened for whispers from the Creator, and after enough nudging, I felt the answer in my marrow that alcohol needed to be removed from my life if I truly wanted to live in a good way. So far, this has proven to be the case. Spirituality for me is listening to my gut. Talking to the Creator and my ancestors every night. Expressing my gratitude, voicing my challenges, asking for help, and a sign. They always come. A dream, an Eagle flying overhead, and opportunities opening up to me. I’ve never found Spirit in the high ceilings of a church. It’s always been within the depths of myself. -H.M.
I have always leaned on the spiritual side of things and this supports me in getting through difficult times. It also helps me to feel grateful for all the good things in my life. I find a feeling of inner peace when I use spiritual elements in my day, it helps me to keep grounded. -M .M. I think I am sad I wasted so much of my life to drinking but also very grateful that I am now sober and it is sticking. 214 days and going strong, taking it one day at a time. So yes, nature is my God, my Creator and I love that I am speck in the world and nature is all things. That grounds me. -M.M. Spirituality is something I have learned about in Hola Sober because I was raised in a no-faith household. I have no idea about God, Creator whatever people call it. Both my parents were Scientists and believed in, well nothing. I have now decided my spirituality in sobriety is natural. I adore nature, it’s something I find soothing in sobriety. I walk for hours each day and because I am retired, I can now do that.
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