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Sam Wilson’s blog is a great resource for anyone trying to stay sober. He writes about sobriety, self-discovery, psychology, fitness, and health, all with the goal of helping people stay on track and maintain sobriety.
The blog is mostly about Wilson’s own journey with sobriety, as well as broader topics related to sobriety, self-discovery, and mental health. He often talks about his own struggles and successes, which can be inspiring to others on their own journey. He also shares tips and advice, as well as stories from other people who have succeeded in their sobriety.
For anyone looking to stay sober, Wilson’s blog is an invaluable resource. His writing is honest and relatable, and he speaks from a place of personal experience. He offers practical advice on how to stay sober, as well as how to improve your mental health and find self-discovery. He also discusses how he uses fitness and health to stay on track and maintain sobriety. His focus on sobriety, self-discovery, psychology, fitness, and health is what makes his blog so valuable.
Wilson’s blog is perfect for anyone who is trying to stay sober, whether they are newly sober or have been sober for some time. His blog is also great for anyone who is looking to improve their mental health and find self-discovery. His blog offers a supportive and encouraging environment, which is so important for anyone on their journey to sobriety.
Overall, Sam Wilson’s blog is a great resource for anyone trying to stay sober. His honest and relatable writing and his focus on sobriety, self-discovery, psychology, fitness, and health make his blog an invaluable resource for anyone looking to stay on track and maintain sobriety.
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I can't express how truly grateful I am to the community that has supported me throughout this journey. Thanks to you, I have been able to stay sober and express myself in a way I never thought was possible. My blog allows me to talk about more than just my addiction and will be filled with my musings on themes such as life as a dad, veganism, growing veggies, and training for a marathon PB.
By becoming a paid Subscriber, you will enable me to pursue my dream of moving away from my current career and taking on more meaningful work. I dream of supporting kids with ADHD and helping others with addiction, and I think this is achievable after the government decides to include ADHD in the NDIS. So please, take a look and join me on this quest - I think you will be amazed by the content I have to offer and I really value your feedback.
I owe so much of my newfound positivity to all of you, and I am genuinely thankful for all the help. Becoming a paid subscriber will give me the free time to work towards achieving these goals, as well as providing a better life for my son. Free trials are available and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
The Logo
I wanted to explain the meaning behind the logo. The original photo of myself slothing around on the lounge wasn’t really a fair representation of the theme of this blog.
I have always liked the Black Dog analogies. They’ve been around forever but were majorly popularized by Winston Churchill in the 1940s. Depression was likened to a ghostly black dog that would follow you around. At times it would linger further away, other times it would be much closer, whatever the case, it was always there.
The reason I used two black dogs facing the opposite way is to represent the internal conflict so many of us suffer from. Almost like the Angel devil concept. It reminds me of this old Cherokee quote that has stuck with me since the first time I ever heard it.
The Wolf You Feed
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
The origins of the quote are unknown but I reckon it’s just about perfect.
The skull represents me, you, or anyone. The crown tells us that ultimately we are the kings or queens of our destiny. If your brain got yourself into some kind of predicament, your brain can get yourself back out of it. Remind me of the below excerpt From Mark Manson’s best-selling book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”.
The Responsibility/Fault Fallacy
“Nobody else is ever responsible for your situation but you. Many people may be to blame for your unhappiness, but nobody is ever responsible for your unhappiness but you.”
This is another quote that when I heard it hit me straight away. It reminds me of the importance of accountability. To me, it discourages entitlement and instills resilience.
So, why a skull?
Because… They’re fuckin’ cool.
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