Hi there, Welcome back I wanted to reach out with something simple and honest, especially for the days when you feel tired, unsure or a little worn down by life. There are moments in this journey where it’s easy to look at yourself and think, “I don’t know if I can do this.” I’ve been there. Most of us have. But inside that same place where doubt lives, there is also something incredibly powerful. Something ancient. Something strong. The heart of a lion or a lioness. Today, that inner strength doesn’t need to roar. It doesn’t need to fight or conquer anything. It only needs one thing from you. Willingness. Not perfection.Not confidence.Not knowing how the whole day will unfold. Just the willingness to try again.The willingness to show up in the smallest way.The willingness to take one step forward, even if it’s only an inch. Willingness is often the first quiet roar. It’s the moment your inner strength lifts its head and says, “I’m still here.” You don’t have to feel like a lion today to have the heart of one. You already do. Here’s a simple practice to help settle your mind and reconnect with that strength. Sit or stand still. Take one slow breath in. As you exhale, imagine that lion or lioness inside you waking up. Then say to yourself, “I am willing today.” You don’t have to force anything. The breath alone is enough. And here’s something to reflect on gently: Where in my life am I willing to move one inch forward today? Not a mile. Not a leap. Just one inch. That’s how real change begins. If you feel like sharing, I’d love to hear it. You can reply with a single sentence that starts with: Today, I am willing to… Sometimes seeing our willingness written out is the reminder we need to keep going. You may feel broken at times, but that feeling is not the truth of who you are. Your willingness is proof that your strength is still alive and moving. And for today, that is enough. With support and unconditional love Scottie

Good morning, I was encouraged to share my thoughts this morning about the upcoming holiday season. Feel free to take 2 minutes and read what's ruminating in my heart and mind, if you feel like it lol. I was being a touch Selfish (you can't spell Selfish without "Fish" I suppose . So. Being of service to others by sharing my experiences, strength and hope creates a ripple effect. My pond had started to show signs of freezing over (I've not been posting much). So, here it is! Tell me if you can relate? lol if you make it to the end. Holidays used to feel complicated for me. I’d think about the people I’ve lost, the damage I’d done, and the places I wished I could go back and “fix.” Today, I’m learning to look at this season through a different pair of "Fish eyes" I get reminded that this way of life is about showing up honestly, one day at a time, for the people right in front of me and for the memories of those who’ve gone ahead. When I sit at a table with family or friends, I try to bring three things with me, clear head, an open heart, and a willingness to be present. That’s my gift to them right now! I think of the ones who’ve passed that I loved so much and those I struggled with to "Get it right"! Instead of drowning in regret, I’m learning to honour them by how I live today, courage, relentlessness, and a bit more "Gingerly"patience than I had yesterday and that's rough when one's mind is racing. I talk to them in quiet moments. I thank them for the lessons. I ask my Higher Power to help me carry their love forward, not their pain, I put my headphones on and zone out whilst singing "MY" pain to empty space and def ears. I create, I laugh, I write, I cry! Yes, sometimes more than I'd like to admit at times, sometimes the tears just fall on their own it seems. I've been places where the light doesn't reach. I still literally feel those emotions constantly, knowing so many more people are "There" in their reality right now! This path we’re on is not always easy, bright nor fun but it’s worth every bit of damn effort. A wise man told me this morning “The juice is worth the squeeze Scottie" (He's right)! when I get to hug someone I once pushed away, when I can look into a loved ones or strangers eyes and know I’m really there not numbed, not hiding, just present. That’s a miracle in itself.

For the one who is trying to get sober just for today. There will be moments when a person stumbles, slips, or falls back into old patterns. When this happens, the mind often turns cruel to us. Do you hear a whisper saying: “You failed.” “You can’t go back.” “You disappointed everyone.” “You’re not meant for this.” “Why even try again?” "Why am I I'm not good enough" These thoughts feel real, but they are not the truth and you are not the only one, I promise you that. They are simply the echo of an old self, a frightened self trying to protect you the only way it knows how. We know how extremely difficult it is to "out run your mind". I invite to to allow yourself to hear this gently: Nothing you’ve learned, nothing you’ve awakened to, nothing you’ve started building is lost. Not one honest moment. Not one attempt. Not one prayer. Not one step. What you touched in recovery: the hope, the clarity, the desire for something better stays with you, even if you slip. This door does not close. Your Higher Power does not back away. Grace does not evaporate. You are never too far gone to turn back toward the light. Today is a new beginning if you read this far ❤️ A clean breath. A hand extended back toward you simply allow yourself the space to start somewhere. Please leave a comment below saying "hey" let me know you are "Here" if you want to.