Why 100 Days Without Boozin' It?

Why 100 days? Well, for starters, it’s a nice round number :)

Let’s look at it like a leaf traveling down a stream that ultimately ends in the ocean.

The first 30 days the leaf is traveling down the stream. The water is moving, but there are many obstacles: rocks, roots, stagnant waters, or potential for drying up completely.

At this stage, you are mostly navigating the new sober waters. You are focused on avoiding stagnation, staying on course, and looking out for obstacles (triggers). It’s all new. It can feel fearful, lonely, adventurous, refreshing, confusing, or boring during this stage.

Once you flow into the river (30-60 days), you have some pretty strong sober momentum. You’re aware of the obstacles so they don’t affect you as much. Your life is taking on new shapes and dimensions. You still need boundaries and focus, but you’re more willing to try new things, and venture out of your comfort zone. At this stage you’re more confident about not drinking. You’ve found other activities to fill your time and you’ve discovered other coping mechanisms for evening cravings. You think less about drinking.

You pass through the estuary into the sea around day 60. You feel the expansiveness of the universe and yourself in this stage. You’re power is limitless. The further you get from day 1 the less you need the land (your 1st 30 days tools) and the more you can use your breath and mindset to keep you afloat and drifting in the right direction. This is where the real magic can happen.

Of course there are still storms, and they can be fierce, but you have discovered your inner strength, community, and deepened your spiritual path to pull you through.

Do you want to feel liberated from alcohol? Go for it! Go for 100 days without boozin’ it.