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Yesterday I went on an adventure on the way back to LA from Phoenix. I’d pulled off the 10 to get gas and saw signs to the Salton Sea. I had never been there before and had no idea what it was so I figured, what the hay? Might as well. I followed the road off into the desert and came upon the sea. I was so surprised to see such a huge body of water pop into sight that I just started laughing out loud by myself in the car. It was amazing. I pulled into the state park and got out of my car. No one was around and I just sat on my hood watching the pelicans float around. It energized my spirit and I felt perfectly free and happy in that moment.
I don’t know what possessed me to wander off my route to see the Salton Sea, but I know for sure that I wouldn’t have done it if I wasn’t clean and sober. When I was using, I was so terrified to do anything new or different. Even in sobriety, I have a lot of anxiety, but to me the best solution is action. I was a little timid about going off into the desert alone on a Sunday, but after I took the action regardless of my feelings, I felt empowered and free. I think I am going to do things like that more often, because sitting in front of that strange body of water in the silent middle of nowhere, I felt alive. If youd like to feel alive again please contact us at adolescent drug treatment.

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1 Comments:

At November 25, 2009 10:19 AM , Anonymous said...: I often stop by to read your blog. Always interesting. But today I just had to read about the Salton Sea. Not too many people know about the Salton Sea. It is a treasure. I spent many wonderful days there with my father, this goes back now about 50 years. He loved to fish and he would wake up early, we lived in San Diego, and he'd ask me if I wanted to go along. The Sea is a treasure and I want to thank you for reminding me of this childhood memory.