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Today we have Steven with a sobriety date of August 7, 2016. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.  Paul talks about courage.  Courage is being OK with not knowing what is happening next.  We don't know what's going to happen when we quit drinking.  This can be frightening.  In recovery we don't need to be at level 10 courageousness at all times.  Paul's advice is to listen to your body, it will tell you when it's time to be courageous or time to go a little slower.      SHOW NOTES   [7:36] Paul Introduces Steven.   Steven, with a sobriety date of August 7, 2016, is 30 years old and is from Bakersfield, CA.  He works for a utility company.  He has a beautiful girlfriend.  Steven has always enjoyed outdoor activities and since being sober he has added reading and meditation to his list of things he enjoys.    [10:00] Give us a little background about your drinking.    Steven had his first few beers at the age of 13, but didn't start drinki