https://soberboots.org/tags/happiness/Recent content in Happiness on Walking in Sober Bootshttps://soberboots.org/soberboots/assets/uploads/2023/07/img_1290.jpghttps://soberboots.org/soberboots/assets/uploads/2023/07/img_1290.jpgHugoenMon, 25 Apr 2016 10:09:29 -0400https://soberboots.org/2016/04/25/fishing-acceptance-happiness/Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:09:29 -0400https://soberboots.org/2016/04/25/fishing-acceptance-happiness/<blockquote>Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober; unless I accept life completely on life’s terms, I cannot be happy. <p>A.A. World Services Inc (2013-12-02). Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition (Kindle Location 4976). A.A. World Services, Inc.. Kindle Edition.</blockquote> Volumes can and have been written on one of my most favorite activities in the world, fishing.  Tales full of hyperbole.  Stories about the one that got away.  Articles and books on gear and technique.  And of course stories that seem to tell tales of life lessons, patience, acceptance, allegories about death and dying.  What could I possibly add to this tome of information on the subject of fishing?</p> <p>Probably not much.</p> <p>The idea for this post came during a meeting the other day.  A few of the gentlemen in the room were talking about acceptance.</p>