I Think I Can Make it Now: Sober Musical Interlude #6
Last night, I dropped acid with my buddy Brett.
Okay, that’s not technically true: we grilled some chicken, drank Italian sodas from Trader Joe’s and watched Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element – but in sobriety, watching that film totally counts as an acid trip.
I can’t speak for Brett, but I know I had a great time. Great conversation, great company, a mind-trip of a movie. AND I got to bed at a decent hour. AND I remembered the entire evening when I woke up this morning. Even more astounding, I didn’t do or say anything last night that I need to be ashamed of today. I kept my clothes on. I didn’t accidentally or intentionally break anything. I didn’t humiliate myself or offend my guest in any way. And perhaps best of all, it was a one hundred percent vomit-free evening.
I had a good time last night and woke up today without a headache. Before 9 AM.
When I opened the sliding door into our backyard to let the dogs out for their morning pee, this is what greeted me:
Bright sunshine, the smell of jasmine, and the knowledge that I am blessed beyond comprehension. It truly is springtime: in my backyard, and in my heart.
Tomorrow will mark nine months of complete abstinence from alcohol and drugs, and my world just keeps getting brighter.
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
Look all around, there’s nothin’ but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothin’ but blue skies
Posted on April 6, 2013, in 12 steps, addiction, alcoholism, drugs, music, recovery, song, spirituality, Uncategorized and tagged addiction, alcohol, alcoholism, I can see clearly now, music, recovery, spirituality, twelve steps. Bookmark the permalink. 8 Comments.
lol, you had me at acid.
I have heard this song over and over for years, but never in such a way. Really puts a good twist on it. Thank you.
Thank you! What an amazing start to my morning now, the sun is out and I feel positive, my heart is beating and I am alive and well! Good Morning!
Good morning! Xo
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🙂
Life is good.
Beautiful morning! Beautiful man. Xo