Daily Gratitude List. Gratitude The Air Of Recovery

[Dazercat]

[Tragicfarinelli]

Two weeks sober nearly. Got a chill sober weekend planned helping out a relative and spending family time. They are a NA household so that’s so nurturing and safe. Happy weekend all

[Scotie]

[Miranda]

Me too!!! It’s not easy, but it’s really helping me stay sober because I’m finally thinking about what makes me happy instead of almost being on “robot” mode to do what I think will make everyone else happy or do what I thinki should be doing.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I’m up early again just before 6. I think it’s my favorite time to get up. More quiet morning time for me. I’m grateful I’m retired and I don’t need an alarm clock.
I’m grateful I’m not drinking my retirement into oblivion. I’m grateful after getting our shit done in the morning, my “fuck it,” attitude didn’t include walking over to the club for some day drinking. I kinda felt bad I wasted an afternoon, again, but I wasted it sober, so I’m taking that as a victory.

It’s gonna be cold today I’m grateful it will warm up the next few days and be sunny again.

I’m grateful I’m stuck in the moment and I know I got to dig a little deeper and find more gratitude……because I feel a lonely codependent spiral coming on. If that’s even a thing.

I’m grateful to hear Minnie’s clomping feet coming my way after a big long drink at the water bowl. I’m grateful for Alice purring in the bed next to my chair. I’m grateful I had Benson and Alice and Daisy vying for my lap this morning. I’m grateful to have watched it unfold and Daisy gently let Alice have it with a quick right jab to show her who is boss. And got down and conceded to Alice, and Benson didn’t bother. And I ended up with no one but nobody got hurt.

I’m grateful I read my book on my screen in bed the last few nights and that’s all I’ve used my screen for when I go to bed. I haven’t had any desire to do anything else on my screen in bed except read my book.

I’m grateful for the deep quiet of the morning. And I can only hear pet purrs and snores and cat chirps.
I’m grateful I think this is enough gratitude to get me going today. I’m grateful I’m not drinking today and I’m probably not drinking tomorrow
I’m grateful if y’all join me in that.
Just for today G-Dudes!

I thank God my name was on the wake up list.
Thank you for another day.
Lessons Learned In Life

[anon74766472]

I am grateful to be sober.
Reading here grounds me and shows me that becoming sober is not normal, nor easy. It is work.
I am grateful it’s weekend.
I am still exhausted. It shows everywhere.
I am grateful I still get myself moving a bit. I don’t feel it, I need it.
I am grateful for a short talk with a friend from back home.
I am grateful I could brush Paula.

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God please help guide me through today, clean and sober while doing your work. I’m grateful for recovery, including mine. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for music and creativity. I’m grateful that a new washing machine was being delivered as I walked out to work. I’m grateful my Sister is learning to use her cell phone and its much easier to stay in touch with her. I’m grateful for the twelve steps. I’m grateful I have tomorrow off. I’m grateful I slept well. I’m grateful that my pain is managable without drugs, who knew
God bless you all. &

p.s. You are a star, shine bright. Ya you!!

[erntedank]

Today I’m grateful my husband is back home again safe. It was a long day for him and driving was difficult due to bad weather. I’m always worried when he has a 3 h drive one way and decides to return on the same day. Greatful he said the course was interesting.
I’m grateful we got some of our new lamps installed today, looks great.
Grateful the weekly grocery shopping went well. Such a relief to tick off this from the to do list.
I’m grateful for the cosy warmth the wood-fired stove brings into the house. Lovely on a rainy day like today.
Greatful for painkillers as my back and hips hurt badly today.
Last but not least I’m greatful for our reliable cars. Without them life would be unmanageable.

[Sunflower1]

Good morning all,
I’m grateful I made it through the work week with out feeling exhausted, and then feeling resentful and grouchy because of it. I’m grateful that I will wait another week to see how my husbands new job is, then I will let my job know that I will be cutting back on hours. I’m grateful that I’m in a place where I can see this as a win- showing myself some love and compassion, and not feel guilty or ashamed that I can’t “handle” it all.
I’m grateful the sun is already shining. I’m grateful I have a pissed off humming bird who comes to check the feeder, and upon finding it empty flies up to the big living room window and looks in for a while as if to say “ C’mon, I know you’re in there- fill up the feeder!” And I will today. I’m grateful that I am excited to go to IKEA with my family today- we have to drive all the way to Phoenix to go to it haha! I’m grateful life is good today. I hope life is good for all of you G-Dudes today (I like that one @Dazercat!)
Everyone have a wonderful day

[Callie99]

I’m grateful for iced coffee, the smell of my favorite candle burning in my room, the sound of the breeze and birds outside.
I’m grateful I’ve been writing in my journal daily. That it helps me work through things so I don’t have to stay in my head all day. That once I work through them on paper I can let them go or work on something specific.
I’m grateful for books and podcasts, people who share their stories.
I’m grateful I’m doubling up on gratitude today and posting here.
I’m grateful for music and nature documentaries.
I’m grateful my “hyper-vigilance” has morphed into more conscious, intentional actions in my life.
I’m grateful I don’t pour from an empty cup.
I’m grateful for stillness and meditation.
I’m grateful that my boundaries and space I’m taking are helping me heal.
I’m grateful that I’m learning that it is not always my responsibility to make everyone around me happy and comfortable.
I’m grateful for the foodie thread here and how it helped me a lot with my disordered eating. That it’s okay to eat. That it’s normal to have three meals. I didn’t realize the positive influence it had on me till recently.
I’m grateful for movement and my body. That it is like therapy to me in a way.
I’m grateful I am consistently working on my ED, my mental health.
I’m grateful that I’m healing myself.
I’m grateful most days are good days recently. That although there is always difficult things going on, I’ve found a balance.
I’m grateful I dissociate less and less these days. Reality is just more beautiful.
I’m grateful for my feelings, my heart. Even tears.
I’m grateful for growth

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful that after more than 2 years of this gratitude exercise I’ve retrained my brain to wake up grateful. I’ve been thinking about all the things I’m grateful for this morning while doing my little chores, and making coffee and spending time with God, that I feel like I’m already done with my gratitude exercise list and now I don’t know where to begin……

In this moment, I’m grateful to have a chonky girl purring on my lap and keeping me warm. Minnie clomping around the house. Alice washing up by the fireplace. Benson asleep on the couch. And the beautiful peace and quiet I get to have every morning. My health. Modern technology. My eye sight. My Pilates trainer. My tribe here at TS, especially the Gratidudes. My alone time. A beautiful day ahead. More importantly a beautiful morning right now.

I’m grateful I had a very good day yesterday after feeling a downward mental codependent spiral coming on. I went to the thread “Are You Affected By A Loved One Who Drinks” (I got to shorten that title ) I expressed my feelings. And it made me feel better. Then after our dog walk I saw the loving support of a few people on here and then I felt even better. Then I engaged some more on that thread and it seemed like I had just another normal day in the life. I grateful I knew not a single thing would change last night or yesterday afternoon about my situation. Except me. My attitude. My mental state. I’m grateful I went to bed too late and happy about my day, sober, and dare I say free of codependent thoughts that could make my life unmanageable but didn’t.
I’m grateful we are done with one of our real estate deals. We just have to wait a week for the fuckers to move out They are gone 80 and their health is failing and we are happily accommodating their many request. It may not be the best business decision. But It seems like the right thing to do. I’m such a sap. The good karma has already been paying off.

A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be.
Allcupation .com

[ShesGotMoxie]

I’m grateful for a day at home. I hope we don’t worry all day about not being with my husband’s dad.

I’m grateful for little signs I’m seeing that let me know how much I’ve grown. It’s good for me to know that it’s not judgment of myself but actually seeing measurable improvements and changes from the way I was.

I’m grateful for the rain. I’m grateful it’s overcast outside, because I’m needing a softly clouded day.

I’m grateful my oldest son has turned to me for guidance with some disturbing activity in their home. I’m grateful for the ability and knowledge to support him and his family in these frightening times.

I’m grateful my father-in-law is progressing peacefully in his process of dying. He sometimes looks at us and asks “Am I still alive?” Or we see him reaching out as if to hug someone who isn’t there. I’m so thankful it’s happening without overwhelming fear.

I’m grateful for my sobriety, for the ability to be fully present for my husband and his family. I have to admit that his mom and sister just won’t let the past go, but I’m better prepared to deal (or not deal) with them. I’m grateful that when they try to start trouble, I calmly brush it aside and get back to the reasons I’m there… to support my husband and his dad.

I’m grateful Eric is feeling better. Loneliness likes to dig in, spread out, and get comfy. I’m grateful for this space that’s been created for us to let it all go. I’m learning that I shouldn’t hold in things I’m going through, emotions I’m feeling, just because they may not make sense to others. My journey is about me, and my mental and emotional growth helps not only me, but everyone who comes in contact with me. It’s a powerful thing to acknowledge.

[erntedank]

Today I’m grateful for a nice trip to the annual big plant market in our region, it was canceled the last 2 years and I missed it. Especially the nice short talks with people you see there once a year.
Grateful for yummi food I cooked yesterday. There will still be some leftovers tomorrow.
Grateful for a nap in the afternoon.
Grateful I cleaned the kitchen before going to bed. Grateful to be in bed with two purring cats on and beside me, I hear the third one snorring on the scratching post.

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God please help me remain clean, sober and present while doing your will, just for today. I’m grateful for recovery, including mine with its challenges and blessings. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for days off. I’m grateful I slept in. I’m grateful I treated myself to dine out all day breakfast. I’m grateful we have the technology that I could stream the Raptors win while enjoying my meal. I’m grateful I have plans to visit my friend for a game of cribbage. I’m grateful there is a AA meeting later. I’m grateful for emails the last couple days from family and my new housing worker. I’m grateful its nice out and I can enjoy music while walking.
God bless you all. &

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

[PinkyP]

Morning,
Today I’m grateful that making one change to my lifestyle has so many benefits. It really does affect pretty much everything else.
I feel like a whole new person sometimes. I am so positive and upbeat. I want to tell everyone I meet that I’m not drinking and I feel fantastic (I don’t tell everyone!)
I’m grateful that I don’t miss drinking and I’m grateful for not having cravings.
I’m most grateful for amazing sleep now. In the past I would have 2 days not drinking but lie awake most of the night so by day 3 I would have a drink to knock me out. What mixed up thinking.
I’m grateful for being here, reading and relating, supporting and empathising. It feels good

[shilohRica]

Hi everyone! I was running through the list of things that I could be grateful because even though it’s somewhat early where I am I’ve already had some annoying challenges lol. Nothing major BUT if I had drank alcohol last night dealing with these challenges would have been exponentially more frustrating ( I’m sure I would have slept like crap, and the most impt part coming up). → And that just got me thinking about how not drinking has really given me so much more clarity in my thought processes. I am so very thankful, and yes I’m actually feeling grateful in my heart which is I really a neat change for me. I guess this massive amount of words could have been summarized with:

• I am grateful for the vast clarity that not drinking alcohol has afforded to me. I really had no idea how just drinking a few days a week (though in mass quantity) was really screwing up my ability to process things on the other days! iwndwyt. odaat. < 3

[Callie99]

Good morning G-Dudes
I’m grateful for my hot coffee
I’m grateful for all the birds outside my window
I’m grateful for my weekend off
I’m grateful I started my morning off with meditation and a quick workout even though I didn’t sleep well
I’m grateful for cold showers to wake me up
I’m grateful I’m going to spend the day at the beach❤️
I’m grateful to let my heart do the “thinking and leading” instead of my ever circular brain.
I’m grateful I don’t drink, I’m grateful for my sobriety
I hope everyone has a peaceful, happy Sunday

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I saw Callie’s cute little avatar and I’m going to do my gratitude first. I was actually going to go to the Are you Affected By A Loved One……thread first. I thought I’d change it up a bit but I can’t.
Gratitude first and foremost.
I’m grateful I’m sober.
I’m grateful to God I don’t drink.
I’m grateful for you guys.
I’m grateful for my health.
I’m grateful for a really great stress free Saturday yesterday. I’m grateful it’s going to start warming up again.
I’m grateful for old fun family pics and the technology to send them in a group text to have a fun time laughing about them with my kids when they are so far away.
I’m grateful I’m going to head over to the Are You Affected ……. Thread because I really want to post over there when “I Don’t Have To.”
Let’s get us another grateful sober Sunday or whatever day/night your having.

“Courage does not roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying ‘I will try again tomorrow.

[JasonFisher]

I’m grateful for another sober weekend.
I’m grateful to wake up feeling good. Both physically and mentally.
I’m grateful to celebrate 900 days in a row without a drink. I celebrated with some delicious Ahi tuna steaks.
I’m grateful to remember everything I have done for 900 days in a row.

901 mornings ago, I woke up on the hotel floor from a two day bender feeling like I got ran over by a train. I was in Hawaii with the girl I was crazy about. She was not happy with me. I got to hear about all the stupid things I had done that I couldn’t remember doing. I had ruined our trip. I felt like the dumbest piece of shit that ever lived. I’m grateful I remember how that felt.

I paid for the trip with money I saved not drinking for seven months. I had been active here for seven months. I came here and got the support I needed to put the bottle down, and not pick it up again. 901 days ago.

I’m grateful for this place. Its been here 24/7. Its easy to access. I always find support or read what I need hear to keep me focused on all the reasons that drinking is not in my best interests.

This forum was easy to access while COVID made everything else impossible to access. I can touch base here while I’m on the ocean. It helped give me the strength to not drink when I came back to land. I had been building my strength to not drink on the way in with this place.

This place helped me stay sober through my first sober crab season, my second, and my third. I am grateful!

Our small town had a new bar open recently. Like we need another one. That makes five. We have one gas station. One grocery store. One convenience store and five bars and a liquor store.

This one plays live music. It was packed last night when I went to the grocery store. I wasn’t even tempted to go check it out. I’m grateful for this change in me. I saw the same old drunks out on the front patio. Its just a new bar with the same old bullshit. I’m grateful to no longer participate in the same old bullshit.

Its an easy town to be a drunk. Its become easier for me to stay sober. I am grateful!

I have my packages shipped to the crab yard. I went and got them yesterday morning bright and early. There were beer cans and signs of drinking happening the night before. Previous employer hasn’t stopped trying to make alcohol work for him. His 45 day vacation at the grey bar hotel wasn’t enough to make him want to change. I’ve decided not to help him catch his cod. I’m grateful to to be able to make that decision and know that everything will be OK for me.

I’m grateful to be sober and I’m grateful for all the changes I’ve made in my life. I’m excited to see where I’ll be 900 days from now!

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I’ve never heard of the Gray Bar Hotel before. Does it come with an ocean view

I’m grateful to read all your gratitude and honored to be able to follow your path Jason. Kicking ass for 900 days. I always feel weird saying I’m proud of someone because I associate it with my children or someone I’m really close to IRL.
I’m proud of you man