Living With Less An Alcoholic’s Perspective on Minimalism

Living With Less
An Alcoholic’s Perspective on Minimalism

December 31, 2016 Ronnie Earl Comments 0 Comment

As a society, we have an insatiable appetite for more stuff. It seems that we are trying to fill a void in our lives with excessive consumerism. Our consumer society is driven by mass production of things we really don’t need. As a result, we have environmental problems and insanity. The desire for more and more is driven by marketing, media and advertising. These institutions perpetuate an illusion that by buying certain products, we will be a better version of ourselves. The truth is that…

Happy Sober Holidays!

December 22, 2016 Ronnie Earl Comments 1 comment

Ah… my first sober holiday season. I have to admit that I’ve been thinking about drinking a lot. There is a lot of talk about it right now. Holiday parties and advertising are the main culprits. I have been able to get through it so far without any issues, despite the increased stress. Getting work done before the holidays, shopping and maybe even a little bit of Seasonal Affective Disorder have got me feeling a little down at times. My old self…

One Bite At A Time - Part One
Am I A Real Alcoholic?

December 14, 2016 Ronnie Earl Comments 3 comments

A teacher once asked “How do you eat an elephant?” After getting answers like “KC Masterpiece” and “very slowly”, he answered with “One bite at a time”. I will share my story one ‘bite’ at a time. ‘Am I A Real Alcoholic?’ is the first installment of the One Bite at a Time Series. My first experience with group therapy was in early of May 2016. My fundamental question at this time was whether I was a real alcoholic. For months…

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