Shizen (Mon, 26/10/2026)Shizen (Mon, 26/10/2026)
Luke Hand Diary
Luke shares a low-energy Monday marked by a failed ceramics project, health struggles, simple errands and naps, and gratitude for supportive messaging. The episode captures the small yet meaningful moments that shape a day in sobriety.
0:47•3 Nov 2026
Ceramics, Rough Mornings and Small Wins on a Sober Monday
Episode Overview
- A ceramics class becomes a lesson in letting go when a jug project "turns to shyzen" and is abandoned.
- Low mood and energy (both rated 4 out of 10) frame the day, highlighting the reality of off-days in sobriety.
- Rest and naps, including a deep sleep, play a key role in coping with recent poor health.
- Small tasks like pumpkin carving plans, a grocery walk, and uploading songs for radio consideration provide gentle structure.
- Gratitude centres on supportive messaging with a friend, underlining the value of honest communication and connection.
“"I abandoned the jug I was working on. It was turning to shyzen."”
Curious about how others handle their sobriety journey? This diary-style episode of "Luke Hand Diary" gives a candid glimpse into one ordinary Monday that didn’t quite go to plan. Luke walks through his day on 26 October 2026 with the same honesty and dry humour that regular listeners will recognise.
A ceramics class sets the tone: he admits he abandoned the jug he was working on because, in his words, "It was turning to shyzen." Things don’t improve much when the teacher asks if he "had had a big night last night" because he looked rough – a comment that clearly lands with an "Oof".
The episode’s structure sticks to the show’s familiar format: a run-through of what happened, followed by mood and energy scores – both rated 4 out of 10 – and a gratitude note. Luke talks about picking up pumpkins for carving, grabbing naps (including a "nice deep sleep"), a walk to the grocery store, and uploading some songs for possible radio play. These small details build a picture of a day where energy is limited, but small wins still appear.
A key thread is his mention of texting with someone (name withheld) about recent poor health. That short exchange, summed up as being "grateful: helpful messaging with [REDACTED]", hints at the quiet strength of staying connected and honest, especially while logging moods daily in a sobriety app.
This episode may appeal to anyone who likes hearing the unvarnished reality of life in recovery: low moods, tired bodies, abandoned projects, and the simple relief of a good nap and a supportive message. It gently reminds you that some days are about just getting through and noting the small moments that help. Which parts of Luke’s ordinary Monday feel most familiar to you?
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