Philosophically Sober
@philosophsober.bsky.social
Enthusiastic Fan of Sobriety, Nature, Books, Dogs, Oxford Commas, and Coffee.
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Sunset in the Badlands
October 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Sunset in the Badlands
I know my active addiction cost me a lot of professional opportunities, but I worked relentlessly in sobriety to make the most of my situation.
I'm one month into a new job after 20 years at my last one. I landed the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel so blessed.
I'm one month into a new job after 20 years at my last one. I landed the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel so blessed.
August 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I know my active addiction cost me a lot of professional opportunities, but I worked relentlessly in sobriety to make the most of my situation.
I'm one month into a new job after 20 years at my last one. I landed the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel so blessed.
I'm one month into a new job after 20 years at my last one. I landed the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel so blessed.
It's all about keeping that Day 1 energy.
July 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's all about keeping that Day 1 energy.
Getting sober made me more able to identify toxic situations and relationships and take the necessary steps to protect my peace.
July 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Getting sober made me more able to identify toxic situations and relationships and take the necessary steps to protect my peace.
I've just taken a massive career leap of faith. Had to give up a lot of security for the chance of something better.
I'm betting on myself here. Wish me luck.
I'm betting on myself here. Wish me luck.
June 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I've just taken a massive career leap of faith. Had to give up a lot of security for the chance of something better.
I'm betting on myself here. Wish me luck.
I'm betting on myself here. Wish me luck.
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult." --Seneca
Family hiking above tree line. 🥶
Family hiking above tree line. 🥶
June 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult." --Seneca
Family hiking above tree line. 🥶
Family hiking above tree line. 🥶
Carousel of Happiness
June 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Carousel of Happiness
Hiking trip before the big career re-set next week. Sobriety is grounding me in my excitement for what's next, rather than fretting over what I am leaving behind.
June 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Hiking trip before the big career re-set next week. Sobriety is grounding me in my excitement for what's next, rather than fretting over what I am leaving behind.
Tundra hike at RMNP.
June 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Tundra hike at RMNP.
Bit of a pilgrimage today.
June 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Bit of a pilgrimage today.
Destination: Bridal Veil Falls
June 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Destination: Bridal Veil Falls
In my 20th year at my current job, an amazing opportunity for a big change came along. I've accepted and given notice.
My whole life is about to change.
A lot of tossing and turning over this. Leaving behind many co-workers and clients I love, but I just couldn't say no.
My whole life is about to change.
A lot of tossing and turning over this. Leaving behind many co-workers and clients I love, but I just couldn't say no.
June 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In my 20th year at my current job, an amazing opportunity for a big change came along. I've accepted and given notice.
My whole life is about to change.
A lot of tossing and turning over this. Leaving behind many co-workers and clients I love, but I just couldn't say no.
My whole life is about to change.
A lot of tossing and turning over this. Leaving behind many co-workers and clients I love, but I just couldn't say no.
"When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears."
--Sun Tzu
--Sun Tzu
June 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears."
--Sun Tzu
--Sun Tzu
Sobriety taught me I needed to respect myself if I wanted the respect of others.
June 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Sobriety taught me I needed to respect myself if I wanted the respect of others.
I love being able to trust myself with big decisions now. However things work out, I'll know I approached things with a clear head.
June 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I love being able to trust myself with big decisions now. However things work out, I'll know I approached things with a clear head.
I used to think multi-tasking was a superpower, but I'm coming around to the idea that the things that are worth part of my attention are worth my full attention.
May 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I used to think multi-tasking was a superpower, but I'm coming around to the idea that the things that are worth part of my attention are worth my full attention.
From the blog...
May 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
From the blog...
The things I enjoy doing are much more enjoyable when the things I don't enjoy doing have all been done.
May 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The things I enjoy doing are much more enjoyable when the things I don't enjoy doing have all been done.
I still make mistakes. I screw up every now and again. I hurt feelings and fall short of my known best self.
But I can admit it. I can be wrong, screw up, and fall short and not have to lie to cover it up to protect my addiction.
That is one of the many freedoms of sobriety.
But I can admit it. I can be wrong, screw up, and fall short and not have to lie to cover it up to protect my addiction.
That is one of the many freedoms of sobriety.
May 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I still make mistakes. I screw up every now and again. I hurt feelings and fall short of my known best self.
But I can admit it. I can be wrong, screw up, and fall short and not have to lie to cover it up to protect my addiction.
That is one of the many freedoms of sobriety.
But I can admit it. I can be wrong, screw up, and fall short and not have to lie to cover it up to protect my addiction.
That is one of the many freedoms of sobriety.
Dangerous photo. If someone had opened the fridge, I could have been gravely injured. HBD No. 8, H-Dog.
May 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Dangerous photo. If someone had opened the fridge, I could have been gravely injured. HBD No. 8, H-Dog.
No person in recovery is a stranger to me.
May 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM
No person in recovery is a stranger to me.
Addiction is self-imprisonment, but you can free yourself. Read more...
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May 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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At the end of my drinking, I'd have called myself a "high-functioning alcoholic."
Now, 8.5 years sober, I see how dysfunctional everything really was.
I was at the brink of financial, career, marital, and family ruin. "High-functioning" is a stage. Quit while you can.
Now, 8.5 years sober, I see how dysfunctional everything really was.
I was at the brink of financial, career, marital, and family ruin. "High-functioning" is a stage. Quit while you can.
May 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
At the end of my drinking, I'd have called myself a "high-functioning alcoholic."
Now, 8.5 years sober, I see how dysfunctional everything really was.
I was at the brink of financial, career, marital, and family ruin. "High-functioning" is a stage. Quit while you can.
Now, 8.5 years sober, I see how dysfunctional everything really was.
I was at the brink of financial, career, marital, and family ruin. "High-functioning" is a stage. Quit while you can.
I avoid spiraling into regret over the things I lost in addiction by being grateful for the lessons it taught me and the things I've gained in sobriety.
May 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I avoid spiraling into regret over the things I lost in addiction by being grateful for the lessons it taught me and the things I've gained in sobriety.