366 Book - January 1

January 1 ⁠Buy the book!⁠ So, this is the first day of the year. It’s just another day, don’t make such a big-ass deal about it. If your New Year’s resolution was to get sober and you started today, you might want to get shit-faced right now. It never works when we “put X’s on calendars.” It’s been repeatedly proven that if you have not reached your “bottom” (or close to it), you probably aren’t motivated to follow through. How many times have you made these bold gestures in the past? When was the last time you promised (yourself or someone else) that you wouldn’t do this anymore? Reflections Are you getting sober for yourself, or was it someone else’s idea? Are you staying sober today out of fear, habit, joy, or happiness? Daily Challenge Say “Hi” to a stranger today. The crossing guard, the mail carrier, or your neighbor. But do it with a huge smile on your face! See how it changes your day to add light to someone else’s.