Stephen, I like the "uninstall the alcohol bias." That's exactly the experience I had after reading Carr's book, but you've articulated it for me perfectly!
Now my reaction is interesting to me when I hear people ardently talking about the benefits of drinking. I keep seeing that pitcher plant, and the fly stuck to the sides looking down at all his dead compatriot flies in the bottom of the plant, saying to himself, "I can fly away any time I want!" That was a pretty potent image for me. I was SO that fly.
Congratulations to you on your year-long and continuing freedom! |