While my quantity of consumption was low, having a drink almost daily was having an effect on my body and alcohol was no longer providing me the same satisfaction as it once did. It felt like even though it was 1 beer or glass of wine per day it was turning into a habit and I was drinking daily only because of that and not for any beneficial reason. Abstaining for 3 weeks So I abstained for a week and plan to do so for a full 3 weeks to see how it goes and thus far I’ve noticed I no longer feel a need for alcohol. And it’s true the 1st day is the hardest and I felt a desire for a beer. But by the 3rd day it subsided and after a full week I no longer sense an urge to drink. While looking at an alcoholic beverage does make me want it, there isn’t the same feeling that was more apparent on the 1st day of abstaining. Not quitting alcohol…but focusing on quality However, I’m not quitting alcohol. Rather, I’ll focus on quality by enjoying it less often at a rate of 2-4 drinks per month. F
Simple Living
An introspection and ongoing dialogue with myself on how to live simple in this modern, materialistic society.