I am a self diagnosed alcoholic. I spent an extended period being a poorly disciplined person and was not fun to be around. I drank to excess and have been very blessed to not have suffered any tragic loss from being incredibly stupid and irresponsible. I have many regrets and that time period of my life will always haunt me. The fact that my wife remained at my side while I sorted these issues out absolutely amazes me EVERY SINGLE DAY. Each time she returns home I feel that I have been blessed that she chooses me again, and again. I realize that I have been blessed with an angel as my companion and best friend.
However, I still drink a little. And I find that I enjoy it less and less every time. Oh, I still have the sickness that drives me to reach for the bottle. The difference is that it just doesn't taste good anymore and it doesn't do anything but make me feel bad, emotionally and physically. So, I limit myself to one or two drinks and sometimes none.
I believe that the concept of the body as a temple is testament to the fact that the Creator lives inside each one of us. I believe that things like sugar and alcohol are poisons that prevent us from being and becoming the mind/body/spirit complexes that we are intended to be/become. I believe that eating the freshest foods and drinking the most natural liquids (water or actual fruit juices) are the best way to honor the Creator and care for ourselves. Look up some of the information about sugar posited by Dr. Lustig. It's pretty scary stuff. My wife suffers from some type of reaction to highly processed sugars that create a Jekyll/Hyde complex that no one wants to experience, including her. Her reaction is physical that manifests itself in emotional reactions that are terroristic. My reactions have become psychological because I begin to dislike myself and what I'm doing to my mind/body/spirit complex.
In any case, I also believe that any of the seven deadly sins listed in the bible constitute an outline for serious problems that could/may become additive behaviors for almost anyone. This list of seven things should be avoided, including alcohol, to prevent damage and perversion of the mind/body/spirit complex as a holy entity as well as part of the Creator through absolute Unity and being part of The One.
I try not to judge anyone else's behavior and I'm not passing any judgment on anyone here for your choices. I know that I have no room for such foolish ideals after what I've put my family through: I think alcohol and drugs can be bad things in the hands of the wrong person and cause people to behave badly or exercise exceptionally poor judgment. It's up to each individual to decide if you drink. I believe it's not good and never a good thing for me. I still wrestle with this monster called alcohol daily. I feel that I'm winning and look forward when I can say I'm free of it completely.
My advice: don't.
However, I still drink a little. And I find that I enjoy it less and less every time. Oh, I still have the sickness that drives me to reach for the bottle. The difference is that it just doesn't taste good anymore and it doesn't do anything but make me feel bad, emotionally and physically. So, I limit myself to one or two drinks and sometimes none.
I believe that the concept of the body as a temple is testament to the fact that the Creator lives inside each one of us. I believe that things like sugar and alcohol are poisons that prevent us from being and becoming the mind/body/spirit complexes that we are intended to be/become. I believe that eating the freshest foods and drinking the most natural liquids (water or actual fruit juices) are the best way to honor the Creator and care for ourselves. Look up some of the information about sugar posited by Dr. Lustig. It's pretty scary stuff. My wife suffers from some type of reaction to highly processed sugars that create a Jekyll/Hyde complex that no one wants to experience, including her. Her reaction is physical that manifests itself in emotional reactions that are terroristic. My reactions have become psychological because I begin to dislike myself and what I'm doing to my mind/body/spirit complex.
In any case, I also believe that any of the seven deadly sins listed in the bible constitute an outline for serious problems that could/may become additive behaviors for almost anyone. This list of seven things should be avoided, including alcohol, to prevent damage and perversion of the mind/body/spirit complex as a holy entity as well as part of the Creator through absolute Unity and being part of The One.
I try not to judge anyone else's behavior and I'm not passing any judgment on anyone here for your choices. I know that I have no room for such foolish ideals after what I've put my family through: I think alcohol and drugs can be bad things in the hands of the wrong person and cause people to behave badly or exercise exceptionally poor judgment. It's up to each individual to decide if you drink. I believe it's not good and never a good thing for me. I still wrestle with this monster called alcohol daily. I feel that I'm winning and look forward when I can say I'm free of it completely.
My advice: don't.