Dear aVoid:

You are welcome and congratulations for your success in managing your alcohol consumption! I agree with you that it is a better strategy to start small in regard to establishing a daily routine. Moderation is almost always a better strategy than that of extremes.

“Sometimes I really feel that I need to travel to Mount Athos and become an orthodox monk. To live a monastic life“-  – quarrabbey . org/ a day in the life of a monk documents the daily routine of an orthodox monk. Maybe it can help with ideas and inspiration.   The monk wakes up at 4:30 am. At 7:30 am he returns to his room (cell) for alone-time, a time of reading, praying and reflecting. Here is a quote with which you may identify:

“I stay in cell-  there are fewer outward distractions. But that does not stop the distractions from within… my own darkness and need for God. I try to put myself before him just as I am; He can cope with all that is within me, even if I cannot…  seeking a source of stability in the midst of the turbulent void“-

– the turbulent void, aVoid. I will be looking forward to your update.

anita