Coach Casey is in Idinsova, Russia, a city outside of Moscow, and reflects on his sober life journey. He notes the beauty of the snowfall, which creates a quiet, contemplative time, particularly appreciated by those who live in the snow belt.
Coach Casey @mysoberlifejourney notes how people, especially as they get older, ask hard questions about how many beautiful winter nights and days they have left and how they should spend the time they have. She encourages viewers to "be where your feet are", which means enjoying the day to the maximum.
Alcohol, he explains, is a "thief of time". The ability to enjoy the present is impaired if one is in bed due to drinking too much. Alcohol causes people to lose days spent hung over, in a bad mood, or lying to others, trading all of that time for a buzz that may only last an hour. Even more significantly, people lose time with family and friends.
Coach Casey who is still recovering from the loss of an older brother to a drunk driver just before Thanksgiving, says that the loss has made her more contemplative. She advises viewers to:
Enjoy where your feet are.
Be mindful.
Take a break and relax.
Look around, take a deep breath, and be grateful to be present.
Commit to enjoying every remaining day by being a calm, happy person, free from alcohol dependency.