Posted: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 @ 11:33
Increasingly, it is becoming more
socially acceptable – even ‘normal’ – to stay away from alcohol choosing other
activities over drinking sessions in the local pub; or making different choices
of what to drink. There has been an explosion in
non-alcoholic spirits over the past few years, as well as ‘no-lo’ beers, which
look and taste the part, but without the harmful alcohol content.
Much of this is driven by young people, many of whom have a very different attitude to booze; and by our increasingly multi-cultural society. However, older age groups are still more likely to be frequent drinkers, with excessive drinking contributing to illness, accidents and mortality, as well as relationship issues, violence and job loss.
No one can deny the pleasure and
fun of drinking, for many of us. From wine o’clock to Fizz Fridays, drinking
alcohol to celebrate everything from children’s bedtime, to the end of the
working week, is an engrained and enjoyable part of our culture. But there are times when it is
right to cut down, for reasons of health or mental wellbeing; and there are
times when it is right to stop completely, when alcohol has too much control
over our lives. This may be as simple as quitting for 30 days and joining the
‘Dry January’ movement; or it may be a more permanent change.
A Mantra for Sobriety
To help people who are making
these difficult decisions, we have designed a necklace to offer support
and strength on your journey of sobriety and recovery, or your aim to cut down for Dry January or beyond.
A Mantra necklace is often
purchased at a time of stress or difficulty in life. Its uplifting and
ultimately reassuring mantra is designed to change your mood and mindset, in
that moment when you need it the most. From relationships ending, to
bereavement, to job loss, the gift of a Mantra necklace has helped many people
to cope.
Serenity Lotus Necklace, £25
Choose our powerful Serenity Lotus Necklace to remind yourself that, today, you are making better and different decisions than in the past. Allow the mantra to encourage you to stay strong on your sobriety journey, as you affirm that 'Today, I make a better choice'.
The design subtly incorporates the AA symbol of a triangle in a circle.
The equilateral triangle represents the three-part answer to alcohol addiction
- unity, recovery and service; while the circle represents wholeness or
oneness. We have surrounded
this with the regenerative petals of a Lotus Flower, which represents new beginnings.
The Lotus Flower is a symbol of regeneration and rebirth, as the
flower rises each morning through muddy waters to bloom again. It perfectly
represents the chance to start afresh each day. Its twelve petals subtly bring to mind the 12 promises you have
made, and the 12 steps you are going through. Whether you are a member of Alcoholics Anonymous,
or are simply following its steps, gain comfort, solidarity and belonging by
wearing a necklace that subtly alludes to its symbol.
The design sits neatly alongside our Mantra Chakra Necklaces, and would
not look out of place amongst them. Only you will know the necklace’s meaning. Take hold of your necklace when you are wearing it, and say the mantra a few times, to summon your strength and give yourself a feeling of hope.
See our other jewellery that can support giving up drinking.
