Daily Gratitude List. Gratitude The Air Of Recovery

I’m grateful to God. I’m grateful for recovery. I’m grateful for all my family, friends,
TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for humor as I’m tired laughing at one of those all state mayhem commercials, hilarious.
God bless you all. :v: & :heart:

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

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Grateful for a nice morning this morning where I’m not worried about losing my job because I’m an idiot

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I’m grateful I know that first drink will change my WHOLE WORLD!! Wow!! :open_mouth: I’m grateful my reading talked about that this morning and I really thought about it. I mean I try and ODAAT. Past is past. Future is fiction. But to think one drink. That first drink. And BAM!! :boom: :boom: :boom: That would seriously fuck up my Whole World. I don’t know about y’all. But I’m grateful that scares the shit out of me.

I’m grateful to God I don’t drink.
I’m grateful much water, coffee, and Advil seem to be taking care of my headache this morning.
I’m grateful I know this isn’t the hangover type headache that will last most of the day and ruin the beauty, of walking my dogs this morning.
I’m grateful the wind has died down. This has to be the windiest place in the world.
I’m grateful it’s freezing outside; but, I’m inside with a The Ol Burner on my lap, with my blanky, fireplace on, yellow beanie, and half gloves keeping me warm. I’m grateful the sun is out and it will warm up and I see 70’s in the forecast for next week and lots of sunshine.
I’m grateful I said “no” to my sister about visiting us next week. We got waaaaay too much going on, and such short notice. I knew my wife was going to have a fit! She did. And I himmed and hawed and after all these years still didn’t want to say no. I always want to accommodate. No was the only possible answer. It’s such a bad time to ask. I’m grateful I don’t feel as guilty as I usually do. But I do a little. I’m sure she understands. I hope. But she always puts me in these spots to say No. :grimacing:

I’m grateful to get that off my chest here. I’m grateful I knew my wife would overreact. And she did. I’m grateful I didn’t over react to her overreacting. And I’m grateful I stayed calm and after awhile when the dust settled my wife apologized for overreacting. I’m grateful I wasn’t drinking too. I reckon this conversation could have been much much worse.
I’m grateful I don’t drink.
I’m grateful for gratitude and gratidudes :blush:
I’m grateful Alice is doing really well and has maintained her 8+ pounds and we had another successful subcutaneous fluids day yesterday.
:pray:t2::purple_heart::cactus:

It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can GET hit, and KEEP moving forward.
Spartan Life Blog.

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I’m grateful I watched The Whole thing Brian. I don’t usually have the attention span for 8 minutes. But that was hilarious. I’ve seen quite a few of them. I didn’t know there were so many others. All those insurance companies have the best writers. I’m glad I got Allstate.
Thanks for the morning laugh.
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

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I’m grateful to wake up clear headed and sober.
I’m grateful to wake up.

I’m getting older. My friends I grew up with keep dying. Another friend I grew up with passed away. I don’t know all the details other then it was heart related. It make me grateful to be alive even more today. I hadn’t talked to him for years. We grew up and went our own ways.

Quitting drinking has given me a new lease on life, and I’m living it to the fullest sober! I’m grateful to no longer be wasting my time blacked out, or working towards blacking out.

Its been stormy here. Its given me time to be at home painting. I’m doing a complicated ocean scene. I’m still a rookie at painting. I spend a lot of time painting over what I’ve painted to improve it. It reminds me of my life. I’m painting a better layer over what I painted years ago. I’m grateful for art.

I thought I lived in the windiest place on earth Eric! I know the pain. I’m grateful for this place. We understand each others pain, and support each other until the storm passes.

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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful that cycling and managing my my current life without a car makes me happy. It gives me some freedom.
I am grateful for fresh veggies. I am grateful for my two roommates.
I am grateful that tomorrow is the last day of this working week.

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I’m grateful for this morning’s meditation. As I was listening, she spoke a single sentence that shook me. “… all that you’ve been given since the moment of your first breath.” I had childhood trauma, and trauma during my first marriage, but all along the way I also had so much good given to me. Not only material things, but the time and love and care from others. That one little sentence really opened my heart…

I’m grateful for my dad. He has been a hard worker for most of his life. His lovely garden is a bounty of goodness for family and friends every year. He worked nonstop from age 17 until he retired, and even retired, he refuses to stop moving. I’m grateful for that. I’m grateful for memories of going camping, hunting, and fishing with him and my family. I’m grateful he taught me to shoot a gun, to bait a hook, how to throw a cast net, and how to use power tools. I think sometimes as parents we don’t realize all the good we’ve instilled in our children, but I’ve learned a tremendous amount from my dad. I’ve told him before, but it’s time to remind him again.

I’m grateful for my mom. She suffered horrific childhood trauma, and little did I know growing up, but she was doing her best to cope with that trauma while raising 4 children. I know now and I’ve forgiven her. I’m grateful that she quit smoking 26 years ago. I’m grateful that she never drank. I’m grateful that she cheered me on during my softball games. I’m grateful she made sure my siblings and I were well-dressed and well-fed. My mom is a great cook. I’m grateful she taught me how to sew, how to preserve fresh fruits, berries, and veggies, and how to mow the grass. I’m grateful for the beautiful person she has grown into. I’m grateful that no one who ever hurt her as a child is here any longer.

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I’m grateful to God please help guide me to be my best clean and sober self while doing your will just for today. I’m grateful for recovery, including mine with all its blessings and challenges. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful that @Dazercat enjoyed the all state video, I saw a new one on t.v. last night so looked up some more. I’m grateful to read my daily readings and particularly the newest of my collection courtesy of @Its_me_Stella and a bunch of beautiful NA people. Its about Hope and spoke to me regarding my fears of the big changes, again, in the next month with moving and leaving a job. I’m grateful for the serenity prayer. I’m grateful that @ShesGotMoxie celebrated eight months the other day and for all your support you give to many around the forum. I’m grateful that @JasonFisher is sharing his art with us and that we have reached the age where loss of life is more common so lets continue to enjoy ours brother. I’m grateful my sister turns 46 tomorrow and will always be older than me Hahha Lol I’m also very grateful I will get to see her and the rest of my family this Friday for the day. I’m grateful for music. I’m grateful my cafe mocha is almost done. I’m grateful for the warm shower I will take in a minute to get ready for work and that my clothes are clean to wear to work and hope I don’t spill hot soup on my clean self and clothes again today.
God bless you all. :v: & :heart:

p.s. You are amazing, so don’t forget to smile and breathe, it feels good and looks great on you. Ya you!!

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I’m grateful for the sense of community I feel here. Regardless of how much time I spend on or away, I always feel at home here. It’s very comforting :yellow_heart:
I’m grateful that I’ve been focusing on healing.
I’m grateful that not drinking led me to a sort of rebirth of me. That I want to do the work.
I’m grateful for so many people here. How much of myself I see in everyone here. How reading and chatting with you all has made such a profound change in my life.
I’m grateful for books, podcasts, journaling, self love threads, threads that focus on learning about our brains and behaviors. I’m grateful so many people have done the research and written the books and articles that prove that humans can change. We can heal.
I’m grateful for queer eye gifs :wink:
I’m grateful for the promising news I got on Monday
I’m grateful it’s spring
I’m grateful I get to read what you all are grateful for, it always makes me happy
I’m grateful for so much in my life

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Grateful for 4 days sober. Sleeping better, eating well. First sober break away coming up for Easter. Sea side walks and rest and peace.

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I am grateful for hope, faith and acceptance.
I am grateful that my good days outweigh my bad.
I am grateful for kindness, compassion and love.
I am grateful to know shitty feelings don’t last forever.
I am grateful for roses.

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I’m grateful for Patience.
I’m grateful for posts that inspire me.
I’m grateful for my daughter who has the desire to work on our relationship and communicate calmly.
I’m grateful for my dog Charlie and my kitten Lola and I’m grateful that it makes me smile so much when my husband’s voice get an octave higher when he talks to our animals.:smiley::rofl:

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Good evening all,
I’m grateful for the time I have catching up with my kids when we all get home from work/school. I’m grateful for the podcast @Bootz mentioned,The Recovery Show. I’m grateful for more knowledge. I’m grateful that even though I was tired, I was able to let 2 coworkers go home early today- they are tired too. I’m grateful for sunshine, friendship, love and forgiveness.
Everyone have a wonderful evening :heart:

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Grateful for this post. I had to check that I hadn’t written it. I identify with so much of it. Thank you.

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So this is my journal entry from this morning, I figured it fit perfectly here.

Thursday, I’m not drinking today.
So while reading TS yesterday or the day before, I realised that I always always drank to get drunk, shit faced. There was never a question of only having a few or not finishing the bottle, I was always going to get completely properly wasted. Every time.
And if I ever feel like I want to start drinking again then I need to remember this and think if I want my life to be like that. Making an idiot of myself, starting arguments, falling asleep on the settee (passing out), embarrassing texting, getting another crick in my neck.
No, I don’t want that at all, ever again.
I want what I’ve got right now; self respect, awareness, healthy body, memories, free time, respect of kids, better relationship with dt, look better, feel better.

I’m grateful for realisation and to the OP. Thank you :sparkling_heart:

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Spot on. Love this post. :boom::muscle:t2:

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G’morning y’all :sunny::yellow_heart:

I’m grateful for beginning to feel ok, right now, in each moment. I’ve been hard on myself for so many things, but that’s not who I am today. It’s a feeling of release and calm, knowing that the present is all that matters. I’m grateful to know I’m beginning to let some things go.

I’m grateful for this tribe I belong to. I’ve found my people and I love you all.

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Good morning Moxie :blush:

I’m grateful for another hangover free morning.
I’m grateful I got multiple offers on the Cali condo as soon as it hit the market. The real estate market is insane. I’m grateful I’m such a big sap. One of the offers included a letter on how much they like it and and how well we took care of it and they’re gonna have kids etc……… but it’s not the best offer and I still want to give it to them. I’m grateful I’d be a terrible business man. I’m grateful I don’t play poker.
I’m grateful I may cuss and swear and sound real tough and strong. Or do I ? (rhetorical question :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:) But deep down, actually not that far down. I’m a caring sensitive sap. I’ve been trying to change that almost all my life with liquid courage.
:thinking:…………… I’m grateful I don’t do that anymore. I’m grateful to accept that this is who I am. And there’s nothing wrong with it.
I’m grateful for me and who I am and my confidence and practicality and that I’m very proactive and caring.
I’m grateful to be working 2 real estate deals at the same time and all the stress, good and bad, and still be sober. I’m grateful I’m not even thinkin about drinkin. I’m grateful drinking actually sounds gross :face_vomiting:
I’m grateful for my morning coffee, Benson on my lap. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: not anymore :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: I’m grateful I can go pee now :scream: TMI? I’m grateful I’m pretty much finished with my gratitude.
I’m grateful to share my life and feelings and gratitude with y’all.
I’m grateful I’m not drinking today. And I’m probably not drinking tomorrow.
:pray:t2::purple_heart::cactus:

The only difference between an ordeal and an adventure is your attitude.
Spartan Life Blog

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Good morning, Eric. I hope your day is beautiful. :hugs:

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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful the workweek is over.
I am grateful I went to the meeting. I am grateful I am not alone. A share was like: he is my twin. Another one asked if we wouldn’t feel as we are only thinking. All day, endless. It’s exhausting. For both of us. And I was astonished that there are people who are not thinking as much. :see_no_evil:

I am grateful I am home. Safe. I have enough food in the fridge. I can have a warm shower at any time of the day.

I am grateful I don’t feel stressed about the weekend.
I am grateful to be sober. Still. Again. Always.

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