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Alcohol is no longer attractive
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I used to really enjoy the feeling of being tipsy and a little drunk... However, after a recent meditation retreat and 5 years of meditation practice, i drank alcohol all day during a vacation and just didn't feel any 'high' from it. I only felt the side effects - like burning stomach, dehydration, and just a feeling of 'unwell'.

Subconsciously the joy derived from meditation is so burnt into my brain now that the high from alcohol is just not attractive anymore. I can just close my eyes and get flooded with joy without destroying my body. The appeal of alcohol is just gone.

The only reason I would continue drinking would be for social purposes -- but it just feels not right. So, I'll switch to non alcoholic drinks and hope that none of my friends think I'm 'uncool' for doing that.

Any other experienced meditators feel no longer attracted to alcohol? Did you completely quit? How did you deal with social situations -- usually everyone meets for wine or beers.

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