Daily Gratitude List. Gratitude The Air Of Recovery

Dazercat · May 3, 2022, 1:27pm

Sharing our gratitude

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“My gratitude speaks when I care and when I share with others the NA way.”

Gratitude Prayer

The longer we stay clean, the more we experience feelings of gratitude for our recovery. These feelings of gratitude aren’t limited to particular gifts like new friends or the ability to be employed. More frequently, they arise from the overall sense of joy we feel in our new lives. These feelings are enhanced by our certainty of the course our lives would have taken if it weren’t for the miracle we’ve experienced in Narcotics Anonymous.

These feelings are so all-encompassing, so wondrous, and sometimes so overwhelming that we often can’t find words for them. We sometimes openly weep with happiness while sharing in a meeting, yet we grope for words to express what we are feeling. We want so badly to convey to newcomers the gratitude we feel, but it seems that our language lacks the superlatives to describe it.

When we share with tears in our eyes, when we choke up and can’t talk at all-these are the times when our gratitude speaks most clearly. We share our gratitude directly from our hearts; with their hearts, others hear and understand. Our gratitude speaks eloquently, though our words may not.

Just for Today: My gratitude has a voice of its own; when it speaks, the heart understands. Today, I will share my gratitude with others, whether I can find the words or not.

Dazercat · May 3, 2022, 1:51pm

I’m grateful.
I’m grateful to get a long nights sleep and my headache isn’t from a hangover this morning. I’m grateful I found a Starbucks that opens at 5 am. Only 3 miles away. I’m grateful I’m never going to find my Chemex to make coffee because I’m “easy doing it.” I’m grateful my Hazelden reading Was about taking it easy. AGAIN Yesterday’s was easy does it. I’m grateful someone is trying to tell me something . I’m grateful my back pain is also a good reminder to “take it easy.”

I’m grateful for the bunnies and there’s a baby bunny, out there at the Tee box with those silly looking Gamble Quail and Dove. I’m grateful I’ll never get tired of looking at them. I’m grateful for this blessing and this final move.

I’m grateful for humor, especially from our offspring. I told the family group text THIS IS OUR LAST MOVE! Burry my under the saguaro at the tee box with the bunnies. My daughter doesn’t believe it’s our last move. So my daughter writes back “Do you wanna wait to be dead or just kinda around 20 years from now?” She is the funniest best daughter in the world. And here come my tears of gratitude 🥲I’m grateful I love my children so much they make me cry. 🥲 By the way. I told her it was up to her I’m grateful for tears of gratitude. It’s a beautiful thing Jason.

I’m grateful I get to drive back home and get the wife and pets and bring them back tomorrow. I can’t wait to see them explore the house and see it for the first time. Wife included.

I’m grateful to be able to watch the dove come up to the pool and get a drink.

I’m grateful to be doing all this sober. I’m grateful I can share some of my newly sober life with y’all.

"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."
Voltaire

maxwell · May 3, 2022, 1:57pm

I’m grateful to be alive and have made it to day 6.
I’m grateful for my son, daughter in law and my beautiful grandkids. I’m grateful I have a job that allows me to work from home. I’m grateful for my rescue pup and kitty, they keep the humor in my house alive. I’m grateful I have a home. And most of all, I’m grateful that I found this community, I could not have done it without all of you

Dazercat · May 3, 2022, 2:07pm

I’m grateful you joined in with us Maxine. This is where the cool sober kids hang out. Pull up a chair. Coffee’s always on. Big congratulations on day 6.

erntedank · May 3, 2022, 2:52pm

I relate with you @Bootz There are several dawns at the countryside
Grateful to share mine: 4 a.m. gotta pee dawn, too dark for anything else. 5 a.m. First call for breakfast from the cats, have a look at the seedlings on the balcony and the weather, evil eye if I see a deer in the orchard. 6 a.m. watering seedlings, roughhousing cats, neighbours walking by with their dogs. Getting prepared for hunting slugs Lots of birds chirping, beautiful blooming apple trees. Never a dull moment
Today I’m grateful I got a lot of chores done. When I’m in the mood, things are done quickly🙏
Grateful to sit on the balcony right now and waiting for a friend to call back in a few minutes. Two old gardeners have so much to talk, it’s the season
Grateful to look at the green grass on the hayfield moving in the wind.

Butterflymoonwoman · May 3, 2022, 5:28pm

Today I am Grateful for:

God who is always with me. Who provides me with everything I need. Who teaches me to be grateful and give Thanksgiving foe all circumstances
My clean time from all mind-altering substances
My husband even though we have our struggles.
My body. Even tho I struggle with body image, I am grateful that it allows me to do what I need it to do
My health and the health of my family (especially since covid hit my mom and dad. Thankfully they are okay)
Lavender essential oil and deep breathing
TS and everyone on here
Healthy food and free running water
A safe home
Nature
My past so that I can help others
Worship music
The periods of calmness that I get every so often
Sage and plants and the cleansing properties of sage (no negative vibes here haha).

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Its_me_Stella · May 3, 2022, 6:11pm

I am grateful for my breath.
I am grateful for the fire I feel surging through my body after yoga practice.
I am grateful to recognize feelings of helplessness when it comes to my child and what that brings up for me.
I am grateful that I do not have to use over my feelings today.
I am grateful that my very first sponsee is celebrating 1 year today.
I am grateful that we have been growing in recovery together.
I am grateful for honesty and openness.
I am grateful to be able to separate my stuff from other people’s.
I am grateful for this 2 mins of “spare time” to write out this list.

shilohRica · May 3, 2022, 8:11pm

I get this. So much so it’s making my eyes sting with tears.

I am grateful I am beginning to feel again. I feel things so much,so hard, and it affects me so profoundly that for a long time, I smashed them all down, felt nothing.

Peace · May 3, 2022, 8:19pm

I am grateful to be going to bed sober tonight.

I am grateful that I want sobriety more than I want a drink.

I am grateful to know that I am the only one who can make lasting changes in my life for the better.

I am grateful to be here with all of you.

JasonFisher · May 3, 2022, 8:38pm

This is exactly what happened at last night meeting. It was awesome!

Me too! It is a beautiful thing. Some meetings are better than others. Last nights was awesome!

I’m grateful I was finally able to reconnect with my homegroup.
I’m grateful that Covid restrictions have lifted for the most part.

Everything has changed because of Covid as far as how many meetings per week, their locations and attendance. Some people are still scared to go. I have tried to reconnect many times the last year. I have gone to the places on meeting night several times. All three locations just to not have anyone show up. When I worked for previous employer it was rare to have time off on a meeting night.

I was able to get dialed in last night. I’m grateful!

I haven’t been able to get a coin since I was in Utah and picked up 10 months. I now have a two year coin in my pocket. Its reflects so much. Its my prized possession. I earned that coin. I’m grateful!

Last week I was comfortable at home in my alcohol free safety zone, working on my art and opted not to go. I almost did it last night too. I can stay sober without attending AA. I have been doing it.

I’m grateful I decided to go. It was awesome.

Being able to look into peoples eyes. A lady with 27 days chaired the meeting for the first time. Other people had the service positions I had before my big relapse. Listening to them reminded me of all the benefits of attending. I could see it in their eyes. I could feel the energy of recovery at work. Sitting in that chair felt like I was back home. I’m grateful for the experience.

I have easy access to three meetings a week now. Monday and Wednesday night and Friday morning. I’m grateful to know this now. I cant have to many tools in my recovery tool box. I damaged myself a lot. I need a wide variety of tools.

The surprised reaction from the members who had been wacthing me pick up newcomer chips over the years when I got my two year coin was priceless! The hugs were even better. Im grateful.

I screwed myself out of a cake though. It will make me more grateful for next years cake.

I didn’t get much done as far as working on my art or businesses yesterday. It was a day filled with feeding my recovery. I’m grateful.

I’m waiting to see how much money I have left after my dentist appointment on Thursday before I put anymore into my boat. I found a dentist closer to home. My other appointment was in Eugene. It would have required hotels. My tweaky neighbor told me about the dentist. His teeth look great!

After my dental issues are fixed, Ill start chasing salmon. With a smile. I’m really grateful to be getting my smile back!

erntedank · May 4, 2022, 5:16am

Thank you for the article! That’s me and my problems
Edit to add: Just checked the mentioned firm for women-ergonomic equipment - they closed in february 2022. What a pity.

I.cant.We.can · May 4, 2022, 5:31am

I’m grateful to God. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for halt. I’m grateful for my job. I’m grateful for acceptance, surrender and the serenity prayer.
God bless you all. &

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

PinkyP · May 4, 2022, 6:13am

Morning
I’m grateful I’m on this path. I’ve been thinking about what would happen if I drank, not in the ‘I want a drink’ way but just playing the tape. We’ve been invited to a 50th at friends of my partner, I don’t know them well but would know other guests well. I’m not going, my partner is. I’ve been imagining the evening, I can see myself, it’s not a pretty sight. Either arguing, telling people what I really think of them or passed out on a settee somewhere. I’m grateful I can see how drinking is not an enjoyable way to spend the evening or weekend.
I’m grateful for all the shares, honest uncut heartfelt shares.
I’m grateful I’m here

Pandita · May 4, 2022, 7:03am

Thank you for bringing this up @PinkyP. I have a 50th birthday coming up this weekend as well. It’s a huge family reunion and I want to and will participate. But to be honest, I have been feelings a bit stressed about it. Everyone in this family has “fun stories” to share about me. They always come up at this reunions as they became part of the family saga. I don’t like hearing them obviously, as they make me feel ashamed. However, I try to accept, that this has been part of who I was and am not today anymore. Laugh a bit about it and then move on. I’ll see how that goes. I am grateful I can mentally prepare for the days to come.

PinkyP · May 4, 2022, 7:29am

I totally understand what you’re saying.
I have this too but my family have never said anything to me about my behaviour, it’s just me imagining what they are thinking about me.
I agree, laugh it off at the time and move on, hopefully it will all fade in everyone’s memory before too long and they’ll reminisce about different memories of you.
Hope you have a great party

anon74766472 · May 4, 2022, 9:47am

I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful for the nice weather we have atm.
I am happy when Dora jumps on the sink to bump my head when I am on the toilet. Every time.
I am grateful I can pay all my bills.
I am grateful Yoga found me.
I am grateful for this community.

Sunflower1 · May 4, 2022, 2:01pm

Good morning all,
I’m grateful for a good nights sleep despite some weird dreams. I’m grateful I’m off work today. I’m grateful that I am able to exercise, and for how much it helps my mental health. I’m grateful ( well, I will be when I’m done with it🤨) for a clean home, clean clothes and bedding, and food for my family. I’m grateful for my family here, and my TS family.
Everyone have a wonderful day

Bomdhil · May 4, 2022, 2:12pm

Grateful for books. I really love them. Thank you Lord

Dazercat · May 4, 2022, 2:32pm

I’m grateful to have made it back home safely yesterday. I’m grateful for the loving pet reception I got when I came home. I’m grateful for my morning time with Benson and Alice on my lap. I’m grateful for at home coffee. I’m grateful for the almost 9 hours of sleep I got last night. I must of needed that. I’m grateful my back hurts much less worse.

I’m grateful when the cable guy never showed yesterday after waiting 2 hours I wasn’t angry. I just told them to reschedule it for Friday. “Easy does it.” They could have been out eventually and I would have usually said ok And waited and waited. But I just calmly said let’s reschedule. So fucking what if I don’t get everything done today?

I’m grateful, but sad, I’m taking it easy. These moves are killing me. I’m grateful for my whole new mindset, I don’t have to be a white tornado and get all the boxes unpack today. Usually after a move I’d have us out of the boxes in 2 days, 3 tops. Without much help from the wife. I guess that was the excessive addict working in me. I’ve always been that way. I always thought I was just a hard worker. I’m grateful for my sober calm work ethic and I hope it helps my body not be in so much pain. But it’s hard. My mind thinks of the stress. And that hurts my body. I’m grateful I did deep breathing meditation on the couch yesterday for about 45 minutes before the cable guy didn’t show. It paid off in gold.

I’m grateful I’ve been too busy to be on here much except my gratitude and of course a meme or ten. And that’s ok. Training wheels are off and I’m doing this thing called “life” sober. But it’s so nice to know y’all are here.

I’m grateful for the exciting adventures in moving kind of a life I live. I’m grateful It’s a blessing and a curse. I’m grateful it’s OUR life. And again I’m grateful to be doing it sober. I’m grateful I sometimes feel like a kid. It’s been reminding me of when I first left home and moved to Austin back in 79. Except I’m more cautious and not liquored up all the time and able to drive and go anywhere when I want or need to. I don’t know…. Sometimes my mind just feels like a little kid, out here doing this thing called “life,” SOBER. And I love it. It’s worth it. And so am I. And so are you!! Ya you . Especially you!

I’m grateful I just now saw a text notification that my granddaughter, Norma, just got her 28 week sonogram and she weighs 3 pounds and has a big foot oh poor girl. I hope she doesn’t inherit grandpa’s canoe feet How do they know she weights 3 pounds I’m grateful to be joining that family group text as soon as I wrap this up.

“My (insert the word new,) “new” goal is not to be better than anyone else. But to be better than I use to be.”
Wayne Dyer

Its_me_Stella · May 4, 2022, 3:03pm

Good morning everyone.

I am grateful for a quieter morning today, my life has been on like Donkey Kong. Phew!

I am grateful that slowly my kiddo is chipping away at her assignments and we are getting through them.

I am grateful that I listened to my heart last night and came home after my sponsees cake instead of visiting my bf (man-friend? bit old to be called a boy…)

I am grateful that I am an addict and I can recognize addict rooted behavior in him.

I am grateful that I feel comfortable enough to tease him. When I could sense he was disappointed I wasnt coming by I said… “Ooooh I smell a little co-dependancy surfacing.” he chuckled.

I am grateful that I am heading in the other direction to a woman’s meeting today, my sponsors homegroup.

I am grateful for my sponsor and the suggestions she gives me. When she found out I had “lost” my homegroup to a relationship she suggested I find a meeting that I attend alone on a regular basis. This woman’s nooner with her is going to be it.

I am grateful for the thoughtful nature of all of my sponsees and that they are currently all putting everything they have into their recovery. I always tell them I will put as much into their recovery as they do, these women are really calling my bluff!!! Hahaha.

I am grateful that TS is always here when I find time to open the app.