“Morning, Truce Makers! Chris Mosser here—and let’s settle the debate: Morning walks? You either love ‘em or hate ‘em. But here’s the truth—if you’ve negotiated a truce between your drinking and sobriety, learning to love this quiet time might just be your secret weapon.”

“Back in my heavy drinking days, mornings were about three things: regret, Advil, and swearing I’d ‘quit tomorrow.’ Now? Whether I’m moderating or on a sober streak, this walk is where I set the tone for the day—before life (or cravings) hijack my focus.”

“Here’s why this works:

It’s a non-negotiable reset button—no matter how you woke up.

Physical motion = mental clarity (science says it reduces cravings).

You’re building discipline muscles—the same ones that help you stick to your truce rules.”

“I use this time to:

Check in with God (prayer over coffee beats prayer over a hangover).

Write one daily goal (not 10—just one).

Ask: ‘What’s worth protecting today?’ My sobriety streak? My moderation limit? My peace?”*

“Look—I get it. If you’re not a morning person, this sounds like torture. But start small: 5 minutes. No pace requirements. Just you, fresh air, and proving to yourself that you’re not who alcohol convinced you were.”

“Your turn: Hate mornings? Try it for a week. Love ‘em? Tell me your routine below. And if you’re really resisting? Comment ‘I’ll walk tomorrow’—then tag yourself when you do!”