New Rules

An Approach to a Good LifeAfter going up and down the roller coaster of drinking from college through one's twenties I am done. I've seen how it affects myself, those around me, and even loved one's who have a few too many. I am going to replace it with running and the addiction to feeling I've done something with myself.No drinking except for Friday and Saturdays or with friends on any other days.Run daily, without exception.Spend time with everyone in my home each day, including each animal.Be mindful of helping others.Rule One is brought on by an continuous realization but lack of action against the harms of alcohol. I want to be fully in control of my life and drinking in the evening mostly only ruins the next day.Rule Two, running sets me free. I feel I can run forever and I love the sense of accomplishment and power it brings me. No longer does one mile feel difficult. I can go until I decide to stop. This power has carried over into other aspects of my life from relationships,…