Daily Gratitude List #2 (Part 1)

Today I’m grateful for freedom of thought (not drunk thought). I’m grateful for people that are so amazing and helpful in my life, that when I have a problem arise my anxiety doesn’t hit 1000 because I know I can come here and will get honest answers and feedback. I’m grateful for my life and how things are going and I’m grateful I’M HAPPY

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I am grateful to be sober and somewhat well rested.

I am grateful for caffeine to help me when I am tired and for allergy medicine.

I am grateful for uplifting people and for people who intuitively know when something seems off and they are kind and thoughtful. :two_hearts:

Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle :sparkles:

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Good evening all,
Grateful to be cozy on the couch with my daughter snuggled up next to me. Grateful for books. Grateful for cold medicine. Grateful for you guys and this thread.
Everyone have a wonderful evening :heart:

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Today I’m grateful for trust in my fellows. I’m grateful for having the strength to share my story even through the fear I’m grateful for another full happy healthy day of sobriety

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Today I am grateful to be alive, sober, have a loving family, friends, food, opportunities, to be studying, and so far not having failed anything at uni. Grateful to be alive and not incapacitated or bed ridden. Grateful I can atleast see the things that make me feel like crap and the things that help me and even though the latter is harder the result is far far better so really it’s the easier way

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Good morning my sweet ts community
Today I’m humbly grateful that the sun rose and will continue to regardless of what is thrown my way

I’m g I have a taper plan for the green monster I’m reducing off 4th time around

I’m g I get to spend the whole summer with my kids free from active addiction it’s hell on earth using when kids are home it’s so not fair on them the energy it takes hiding it, running around getting it, doing it, they break up and 3 pm today

I’m g I have the funds to take my kids and mum to the seaside for the night that wouldn’t happen if I was using

I’m g that my family can rely on me

I’m always g for ts and my fellowship

Have a blessed day :pray:

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Grateful for feeling better than I woke up and a good workout. For my head getting into a better mindset. One step at a time. :cherry_blossom::hibiscus::pray:

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Today I woke up feeling better today than yesterday and for medicine to help me work as a sick day is out of the question. I am grateful my son is a licensed driver with more independence, but also a cautious kid. I am grateful for a meeting with my boss today allowing us to touch base and connect. I am grateful for books, audio and otherwise, to help keep my mind occupied in a productive fashion as opposed to the regurgitating negative thoughts that recur ad nauseum. I am always grateful for TS and gratidudes. Hope all of your days are a success!

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I’m grateful God has given me 566 days of sobriety.
I’m grateful to God I don’t drink.
I’m grateful to God I don’t depend on booze.
I’m grateful because of my children, God has had some amazing recovered addicts touch my life IRL and they will never ever know how much they have helped me.
I’m grateful for the family weekends in hell at rehabs long ago and all I learned from them.
I’m grateful for my open mind in early recovery. Maybe not so much now. But I feel like I have found what works for me. And if it ever stops working I pray God will open my mind even more.
I’m grateful for the fun text message exchanges yesterday with my daughter and niece/daughter and wife. My daughter is the funniest thing in the world. Out of no where she drops a bomb and we text and laugh in the group message for 20-30 minutes.
Yes Brian. Laughter and music everyday is great for the soul. And might I add crying. I’m sick of crying. But crying, laughter, and music, cleanses my soul.
So does this damn gratitude practice. Here comes a rant.

You know I come on here every morning and write a long list of gratitude. And some days it’s work. :grimacing:. It doesn’t just come to me. Believe it or not some days I don’t even want to do it. I get the first 2 or 3 listed and then fuck. I got to sit here and come up with more. Some days I really struggle. But I know it works. So I fucking do it every day. Wow :hushed: where did that come from?? Sorry for the rant. But it’s true.

I do love you gratidudes though. That doesn’t take any work at all. Thank you for being here every morning. Love you guys.
:pray:t2::heart:

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The reason I come up with more is because of a dear friend who has 15 to 20 years sober and he still does a gratitude list every day. He always lists at least 10 things. I don’t know if I list ten things every day. But I know I can’t just stop at 3.

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Grateful i can mute people and threads.
Grateful I don’t live near a river so haven’t seen too many mosquitos this year.
Grateful I am taking the challenge to chill despite the good weather.
Grateful for a long talk with a good friend yesterday. Miss her so much and as she will soon move back to our home town who knows.
Grateful being sober.

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Grateful to have access to a healthcare system, even if I don’t always appreciate the level of support I get.

Grateful to have people who are willing and able to support me while I work out what the hell I’m doing with my life.

Grateful to not have to rush even when the anxiety kicks in and my brain tries to convince me everything needs fixing right now.

Grateful to have the time to spend trying to train the little devil that is my puppy, however much she tests me! And for all the snuggles I get from her.

Grateful for this forum. To all the people who show it is possible to go through far heavier shit than I have and come out the other side, so inspiring. To the people who are struggling to live life on life’s terms but do it anyway. To the people that are experiencing happiness through sobriety and share it with others. And everyone else in between!

Grateful for this particular thread, making me think about some of the stuff I have to be grateful for, especially at times like this when it doesn’t feel so easy to tap into.

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yesss I thought as I read this then you even mentioned me aweeee. plus a beautiful rant. Love you too my fellow gratidude.

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I am grateful to be sober and hangover free.

I am grateful that I can exercise and get a natural boost from endorphines which is sooooo good for healing the blues.

I am grateful that I got to see a cute little hummingbird the other day. Thay are so cool. :bird::two_hearts:

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Good evening all,
I’m grateful that my mother in law brought home soup for dinner- I love it when I don’t have to worry about dinner. I’m grateful for a beautiful sunrise this morning, and sunshine through the day. I’m grateful for my family and all the laughing we do. I’m grateful I have a nice back patio and a rocking chair to enjoy while I make my list. I’m grateful to have read all the love for each other on here. It’s good to know I’m not the only one who struggles to make my list some days! And I am forever grateful for this thread, how calm and caring it is.
Everyone have a wonderful evening :heart:

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I’m grateful to God thank you for helping me make it through another day clean and sober. I’m grateful to God thank you for giving me opportunities to grow. I’m grateful for my family and friends and all you gratidudes. God bless you all. :v: & :heart:

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Good evening family.

I am grateful for the time I spent with my dad today.
Grateful I saw my aunt.
Grateful to have had a conversation with a loved one although it kinda went in circles… I am grateful I knew when to excuse myself from that convo instead of wasting anymore time today. Maybe we can revisit it another day.
Grateful recovery gives me choices like whether I want to continue conversations or not… before I felt stuck, or obligated, or resentful. They never ended well.
Grateful my homegroup meeting is tomorrow.
Always grateful to be going to bed clean.

:pray::orange_heart::pray:

@Dazercat somedays it’s hard for me too. :kissing_heart:

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Grateful for feeling healthy this am. Balanced. For having work to go to and a home and food. For my dog.:pray::cherry_blossom::hibiscus:

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I am grateful for a well rested morning without a hangover or feeling sick. I am grateful for hot coffee and music. I am grateful to have a couple of weekend trips planned where booze will not be around or part of the program for anyone, making it easier on me to stay sober. I am grateful a morning without errands before work. As always grateful for TS and the gratidudes.

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I am grateful to be going to bed sober after my shift and visiting with my Mom.

I am grateful for my little 20 pound big grey and white cat that snuggles in bed with me. He’s the sweetest. :heart_eyes_cat:

I am grateful that the sun is shining here in Massachusetts and it seems like we will get a break from the rain and humidity today. :two_hearts:

Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. ODAAT :sparkles:

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