Learning to Stay: Practicing Presence Without Escape

Learning to Stay: Practicing Presence Without Escape

Learning to Stay: Practicing Presence Without EscapeMelanie MIller, LPC, RYT-200
Published on: 08/02/2026

A reflection on presence, stillness, and the tension between healthy growth and ego. This post explores how sobriety, yoga, and practice help us stay with what is while moving toward meaningful goals.

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What I Wish I Knew at 61 Days Sober

What I Wish I Knew at 61 Days Sober

What I Wish I Knew at 61 Days SoberMelanie MIller, LPC, RYT-200
Published on: 23/01/2026

Early sobriety isn’t the reward; it’s the crossing. A personal reflection on early sobriety, nervous system healing, and how yoga supported learning to live without numbing.

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Yoga is my Recovery Program (4 Minute Read)

Yoga is my Recovery Program (4 Minute Read)

Yoga is my Recovery Program (4 Minute Read)Melanie MIller, LPC, RYT-200
Published on: 10/12/2025

A personal reflection on how removing alcohol opened the doorway to a genuine yoga practice, and how the eight-limbed path is helping me recover agency, presence, and a clearer version of myself.

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Dogs Won't Drink It

Dogs Won't Drink It

Dogs Won't Drink ItMelanie MIller, LPC, RYT-200
Published on: 05/10/2025

How did a toxic substance become a cultural necessity? The answer lies in biology, survival, marketing, and denial.

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