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Drinking and Not Drinking in Barcelona

Greed • 373 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Sobriety
  1. The author reflects on the challenge and intrigue of visiting Barcelona sober after having a history of drinking in the city.
  2. The journey of sobriety involves moments of temptation, self-discovery, and finding joy in new experiences and flavors.
  3. Building connections through shared abstinence and navigating social situations in a culture where alcohol is prevalent.

Announcements

Greed • 235 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Interviews Sobriety Book release
  1. Starting an advice column for various questions, launching on December 10th.
  2. Planning a series of interviews exploring food's relationship with everything, ready by next year.
  3. Featured in Apartemento with a conversation on renting and homelessness, and upcoming book 'To Entertain.'

Celebrating Seven Years of Sobriety with a Tattoo and My First Trip to Germany

Deep Fix • 491 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Recovery Judaism Sobriety Spirituality Heritage
  1. The author celebrated seven years of sobriety by getting a tattoo and visiting Germany for the first time.
  2. The decision to get the tattoo was a journey of self-reflection, honoring heritage, and overcoming inner conflicts.
  3. The experience led to a deeper connection with Jewish roots, acceptance, and a sense of personal empowerment.
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Two Acclaimed Albums—Heard in a New Light

The Chase • 58 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎶 Music Albums Recovery Artists Sobriety Lyrics
  1. Two acclaimed albums, Southeastern and Saint Cloud, by Alabama artists dive deep into sobriety themes.
  2. Both Jason Isbell and Waxahatchee openly share their journey to sobriety through their music.
  3. The albums reflect themes of transformation, moving forward, and personal growth rather than dwelling on victimhood and rock bottom experiences.

A Case for Drinking Alone

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 59 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Sobriety Mental health
  1. The author challenges the idea that drinking alone is always problematic, especially for those looking to reduce harm caused by alcohol consumption.
  2. Having a group of 'drinking buddies' can provide a sense of camaraderie and protection from judgment when overindulging, but it can also reinforce unhealthy behaviors.
  3. Limiting social drinking and occasionally drinking alone may help reduce potential harm and avoid embarrassing situations that can arise from excessive alcohol consumption.

There Can Be No Truth Without Forgiveness

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 19 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Sobriety Personal Growth Truth-seeking
  1. Forgiveness is crucial for self-improvement and confronting difficult truths about oneself.
  2. Self-justification can hinder self-forgiveness and block the path to true self-understanding.
  3. Demoralization arises from the inability to forgive oneself, leading to challenges in assessing true information and navigating life's complexities.

Sobriety as an Inflation Hedge

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 59 implied HN points • 11 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Sobriety Personal Finance Self-Improvement Budgeting
  1. Inflation is deliberate and will worsen, impacting people's finances through mass money printing and asset devaluation. Consider alternatives like self-managed retirement funds.
  2. Being sober can be an effective way to save money and act as an inflation hedge. Alcohol can be a costly luxury, and cutting back can lead to substantial savings.
  3. Sobriety not only helps save money but also strengthens the body, mind, and spirit, making it a valuable strategy for navigating challenging times and hardships.

How I Gave Up Drinking Without Giving Up Drinking

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 59 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Sobriety Recovery Self-Improvement Mental health
  1. Labels like 'alcoholic' can oversimplify complex issues and may not fully capture individual circumstances and nuances.
  2. Admitting and recognizing a problem is the crucial first step towards recovery and change.
  3. Having a personalized system to track progress and set goals can help in controlling addictive behaviors and staying motivated in sobriety.