Daily Gratitude List. Gratitude is the air of recovery

[Peace]

I am grateful to be sober and hangover free, up super early this morning with meal prep already done.

I am grateful that I have lab work this morning so that I will learn if and what further changes need to be made.

I am grateful that I will meet with a care coordinator after that to discuss setting up services for a recovery coach and therapist.

I am grateful that I am forcing myself to do these things that give me anxiety and make me uncomfortable because I know they are necessary for me to make a lasting improvement in my life.

I am grateful that I will take a brisk walk and hot shower before moving into the rest of my day.

I am grateful for all of your inspiring posts.

[LAB]

I’m grateful to be alive and well fed and well rested.

I’m grateful to be living well without alcohol.

I’m grateful that I do not suffer like some do on this journey.

I’m grateful for a warm and safe home.

Peace!

[Dan531]

I’m grateful for being sober, my family, you guys and my snowblower that’ll help me dig out if this storm. Gotta get going, have a great day

[JasonFisher]

I’m grateful for a decent night’s sleep.

I’m grateful for what’s starting out as my best crab season ever. 6 days into pulling gear and we are getting dialed into being able to sleep more “normal” hours. All our gear is fishing good. So we don’t have to move much of it, for now.

I’m grateful to be on a good boat. I’ve been on not so good boats more often than not. Either boats that didn’t catch a lot, or boats that caught and worked me nearly to death and made me so miserable that I couldn’t stay sober.

I’m grateful for minimal injuries. I have one purple fingernail from a crab pinch that got me yesterday. And a pretty big blood blister on my thigh where another crab got me. I was almost waist deep in crab. They were coming on the boat so fast. I’ve never experienced that before. It’s pretty awesome!

My tendons in my wrists and hands are angry, and I have some chafing from being wet on my wrists. I got some bandages to protect it from getting much worse. I am grateful.

I have made enough money to pay for Keta, and put an auto pilot for salmon and tuna trolling and get the gear I will need.

My youtube channel is growing. I’m still a ways out from monetization requirements but I’m getting closer. I can see it becoming a reality. My content is just going to keep getting better.
I’m am grateful!

My crabbing footage from this season is epic. I can’t share it yet. I wouldn’t want to attract other crabbers to our grounds.

With the Keta I can film how I really want to.

I have turned my drinking money into an investment for an easier life in the future. How cool is that?

An easier and longer life… I am grateful for recovery!

I’m grateful for this thread. I’m grateful to see other people’s gratitude.

I have seen the most amazing sunsets, sunrises, and everything in between this week. I’m am grateful to be alive, and able to appreciate it all because of recovery.

[anon74766472]

Grateful to be sober.
Grateful I could switch my days off again. Happy I have a plan for Wednesday.
Grateful for the plethora of online courses that help a bit with my motivation to get back some fitness.
Grateful my wounds are healing so well.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful to God I don’t drink.
I’m grateful to God I don’t depend on booze.
I’m grateful for another hangover free, sober morning.
I’m grateful I didn’t get sick from my Covid booster Saturday.
I’m grateful for my pets.
I’m grateful for my house and home.
I’m grateful for my gratitude practice early each morning to start my day.
I’m grateful for another day.
I’m grateful for you all.

[RosaCanDo]

Today I’m grateful for sober and hangover free Monday mornings, that my partner woke up early and took care of Lupe’s needs so I could rest a bit longer, and that his back is feeling better after hurting this weekend. I’m grateful his COVID booster affected him about as much as previous shots and just made him extra sleepy, and that we both were in recovery mode this weekend with naps included. I’m grateful that I didn’t drag all the Christmas out to decorate as planned because he was working on a big project and we were both not feeling in tip top shape, and it just didn’t feel like the right time - and there’s plenty more time yet.

I’m grateful for lots of wacky dreams last night involving cooking elaborate and exotic foods - I think watching cooking shows and planning some meals for this week showed up!

I’m grateful for a “let’s try it again tomorrow” attitude when things are rough. And I’m grateful for my amigos here.

[Callie99]

I’m grateful for food in the fridge
I’m grateful for the rights that I have
I’m grateful that I am safe
I’m grateful for Ian
I’m grateful I’m not drinking
I’m grateful for strength
I’m grateful for love
I’m grateful for choices
I’m grateful for every sober day

[Its_me_Stella]

@JasonFisher

How cool is that?

So damn cool.

[Its_me_Stella]

I am grateful for the snow today!!!

I am grateful to recognize myself in other addicts and to notice where I still need to work or how far I have come.

I am grateful for those who “check in” on me. Others cross my mind often and it nice to know I am thought of too.

I am grateful for trust, honesty and connection.

I am grateful for resilience, experience and my past.

[RosaCanDo]

I’m grateful you got snow!!!

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God please continue to guide me through this day and help me stay clean and sober. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for ALL my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for the visit I just enjoyed with my parents. I’m grateful that my Mom confides in me now, it stresses me out, sometimes alot but she deserves that as she has always been that for me. Dad has almost entirely lost his hearing, it is dificult for me and I am not his spouse, I can’t imagine how hard it is for her. I’m grateful I could give Mom a hug and let her cry, nobody gets my tears flowing like seeing Mom hurt can Dad also doesn’t want to do anything because of covid and it’s really affecting all of our extended family even though we are all vaccinated. I’m grateful I can share this stuff here and with a counsellor. I’m grateful my parents gave me a ride to get some groceries and that we went out for lunch. I’m grateful I got my laundry in, gotta wash that apron, as I have a short closing shift in just over three hours. I’m grateful for music and exeecise. I’m grateful that @Dazercat got his booster, that @JasonFisher is waist deep in crabs and $
that @Its_me_Stella enjoys her Island’s snow. I’m grateful for the twelve steps and that they work if I work them.
God bless you all. &

p.s. You are amazing. Ya you!!

edit… p.p.s. I am grateful for @Dazercat and the saying you shared today about online friends. I found it to be very true.

[Flower]

I’m grateful for the Christmas season and a lazy, sober weekend. Day 29 for me and I’m grateful for a productive and busy Monday

[Sunflower1]

Good evening all,
I’m grateful to see everyone’s gratitude- crab, snow, love, friends we’ve never met, parents visiting…… all gifts we may not have found without choosing to be sober. I’m grateful for my family and my home. I’m grateful that all of the Christmas lights make me so happy. I’m grateful that after a night of terrible dreams, fitful sleep, and generally reminding me of drinking days, I was able to wake up tired, but not full of self loathing and regret, sober- and happy to be. Hot tea and soup for dinner, and an early bed tonight is in order.
Everyone have a wonderful evening

[LAB]

I’m grateful to be at day 39 of freedom from alcohol.

I’m grateful for COVID vaccines.

I’m grateful for a job that provides benefits.

I’m grateful for colleagues who step up in my absence.

I’m grateful for a safe and loving home.

[TigerMatriarch]

As I’m struggling with SAD I’m gonna try this gratitude thing.
I’m grateful for 63 days without a hangover. I’m grateful my business is thriving even though the customers are driving me crazy. I’m grateful for my husband being supportive of my sobriety.
Edit: It’s actually day 64. I’m so friggin’ out of it. UGH!

[Dazercat]

This morning I’m grateful for coffee and Advil.
And grateful my headache isn’t from a hangover.
I’m grateful to be right here in the morning doing what’s worked for me for my sobriety.
I’m grateful not to change it.
I’m grateful Alice was in the bedroom, hopefully eating, because I never actually saw her this morning.
I’m grateful my schedule has things nicely spaced out this week for our trip.
I’m grateful Kelly might get to see some snow before we leave. Me? Not so much.
I’m grateful my back feels good this morning.
I’m grateful for all my blessings.
I’m grateful I did another late afternoon walk yesterday.
I’m grateful I basically have my Christmas shopping done.
I’m grateful I’m not getting all liquored up this Holiday season.
I’m grateful I was able to get my booster shot before traveling to Cali. And I feel fine still. The arm is much better now.
I’m grateful for y’all.
I’m grateful for music and the memories it brings.

There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.
Ralph H Blum

[anon74766472]

Grateful to be still sober.
Grateful I have a negative test which allows me to access climbing hall tomorrow.
Grateful I have a plan for tomorrow.
Grateful it wasn’t all dark and grey today.

[RosaCanDo]

Today I’m grateful for naps, even when a whiny girl interrupts them. I’m grateful the wind has died down since yesterday and it’s partly sunny but icy cold. Makes me feel alive and alert after a rough night for sleep. I’m grateful that my home feels cozy and like a real reflection of me (with a dash of my partner here and there ) and that in the dozen or more rentals I have lived in over the years, no matter how modest, I’ve tried my best to make them feel like home. I’m grateful that part of what makes my home what it is is a collection of Western Kentucky pottery that my Mami has helped me to build over the years, in addition to some pieces from Mexico, Arizona, and various thrift stores. The most recent addition is a new favorite mug that she gave me as an early Christmas present. I love it. And I am so grateful for my Mami.

Grateful for my amigos here, too.

[Its_me_Stella]

I am grateful for challenges and the opportunity to grow through participating in them.

I am grateful for cardboard boxes delivered to my door full of treasures packed carefully by a power greater than myself.

I am grateful for new recovery literature and that the first thing I read today is all about choice… I am often grateful for humility and vulnerability. Today I was reminded that " The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice " ~ George Eliot

Grateful to be able to recognize that I am still in a place where I am making compulsive decisions. They have lessened but they are definitely still a daily occurance. This is something I need to focus on in therapy I believe.
Grateful to have the opportunity.

I am grateful for the late night call I had with one of my sponsees around her daughter who is suffering in active addiction. Trying to remind a mother she “can’t carry the addict” is a difficult message to get through. All I can do is share my experience, strength and hope with her and walk beside her as she tries to navigate through this painful time herself.

I am grateful that I heard a member with a bunch of years share a struggle with sponsoring similar to mine which reminds me yet again that we are all equal. No matter how many years clean or in the program we have. Experience is relative.

Thanks for the part you play in my recovery.

@RosaCanDo I love your new mug.