12/16/2025
Congratulations to me! Today December 16 marks my 27th Anniversary of Sobriety!
We often discuss lifestyle when it comes to change. It is profoundly true that when we modify a habit or behavior, our entire world changes. The lifestyle we once had concludes, and a new one begins.
At the time, my children were nine and three. Honestly, I did it for them and for me. I did not want them to grow up with a drunk mother. My drinking was out of control, and my children did not deserve that. That was my fundamental reason for quitting.
As the years rolled by, I realized I was drinking to numb myself from childhood trauma. Once I stopped drinking, I had to face my demons. Nothing truly changes until the scenario of your life changes—meaning, once you deal with the real underlying challenge. Facing it head-on is not easy, and honestly, it is not supposed to be easy. Once you successfully navigate a challenge zone, coming out the other end is definitively a healing process.
I just realized that the year I stopped consuming alcohol, 1998, breaks down numerologically to a Universal Year 9 [1+9+9+8 = 27 ~ 9]. The theme of Year 9 is releasing habits, behaviors, and people that are holding you back. This is the third nine-year cycle that I have successfully navigated, and each time I grow, evolve, and emerge as a different person.
The day I quit was also significant: Year 9, Month 12 ~ 3, and Day 19 ~ 10 ~ 1. Year 9 signified releasing, Month 12 was about moving from victim consciousness to the student of life, and Day 19 represented letting the sunshine bright with good luck (10) and new beginnings (1). What a fantastic time to change, grow, and evolve! The following year, 1999, was a Universal Year 1, which provided me with the new beginning and the foundation to build a new life.
Over the years, I have written many articles about the evolution of my life. This year, I wanted to share this magical moment with you. So, no matter what you are struggling with right now, things will turn around by January, as we will be entering a brand-new nine-year cycle—Universal Year 1. Plant the seeds and consciously create the cycle that you want.
Divine Blessings
Laura
