out of bondage

Today is a big deal for me.
365 days of continuous sobriety.
Damn.

What a difference a year makes.
I do know a new freedom and a new peace--just like they said I would.

I'm more myself today than I've ever been. 
Accepting it or not, I also know everything is exactly the way it's supposed to be at this moment.

For those of you who've come along with me on this journey, who've read a bit here and there--thank you.

To all the folks I've called, harangued, and sought refuge in, thanks.

To the Universe, to the Way of Things, to that most sublime and incomprehensible Presence--my humblest gratitude.

This has been a year of freedom.

No longer governed by constant fear, I've stretched my legs out and softened my heart.
The constant unfolding of Life, the unending change, has become more a source of joy and wonder, and less a source of dread.

I've had my rough days.  More will follow, I'm sure.  But it's only so much weather.
There's a brilliant flame gleaming at my core--unshakable and serene.
An incredible gift of Grace.

And what next?  Well tomorrow, of course (if I have the fortune of waking up), and all the adventures it is sure to hold.

Passion, beauty, and love, folks--24 hours at a time...

image: Chris Lambertsen