I wasn’t a daily drinker but I did binge drink on the weekends for a long time. I worked in the field of social work and the day to day of emotional stress would take it’s toll on me. I found myself drowning the emotional stress by partying over the weekend in an attempt to erase any traumatic happenings from the work week. Not to mention my past growing up in a household that didn’t know how to handle alcohol. Like many who discover that alcohol is like a poison to their mind, body or spirit, it often runs in the family.
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Cat
7/9/2015 04:00:30 am
Thanks for sharing Liz. I had briefly read this yesterday, but it really sunk in last night when I was reflecting on a desire to consume toxins (caffeine in this case). Caffeine was a substitute for another toxin I was trying to avoid so I started wondering what void I was trying to fill. I am inspired by your dedication to fill your life with positive things, like yoga and meditation. I'm eager to explore more of the positive things I can do to fill my void! Much <3
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Liz Myers, MA, RYT200Spiritual Life Coach, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Click on each month for a full listing of wellness articles
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