Daily Gratitude List. Gratitude The Air Of Recovery

Grateful for all I have today and it didn’t cost me a penny just a spiritual change of attitude.

OH and it nearly cost me my life.

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I’m grateful I was able to wake up at 5am and go to work.
I’m grateful I have a job that paid me when I was out with covid.
I’m grateful that I gave Rue a bath yesterday and she was so excited when I got home- and she smells like apples. And I love her sweet face.
I’m grateful I get to cuddle with her on the couch while I catch up on posts.
I’m grateful I was able to walk 25+ thousand steps today without dying.
I’m grateful that I had left over pizza in the fridge.
I’m grateful for days like today when my gratitudes are basic things like yummy food and cuddles, that I don’t always need to be so deep within myself.
I’m grateful I’m going to get in the hot tub tonight- and that it’s actually cold enough out.
I’m grateful for fluffy sweaters and yoga pants.
I’m grateful for Luna, my guitar
I’m grateful I start group classes next month- we actually get to play with other people.
I’m grateful for my friends here, I love you guys :yellow_heart:

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I’m grateful to God thank you for guiding me through another day clean and sober. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for ALL my family, friends,TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful to be home safe in bed where its warm, pizza on the way and the next few days off. I’m grateful I can check on the score of the Bills game and find something to watch on netflix or disney+ I’m grateful that it was a busier day at work, it doesn’t drag on that way. I’m grateful I just now smiled and shook my head when I got taken by the delivery guy for two sodas and a five dollar price increase, pick your battles I thought, grateful to think like that now in the moment. I’m grateful for the way @Dazercat described the excited dog meeting someone at school or the park, that’s always fun to witness or be a part of. I’m grateful for peace and love, humility and humor.
God bless you all. :v: & :heart:

p.s. You are absolutely awesome, I believe in you. Ya you!!

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I am closing my day full of gratitude.

I am grateful for slow cookers and comfort food. Specifically chicken stew and dumplings…
I am grateful for my child and her sweet nature.
I am grateful for everyone who posted on the thread I started today.
I am grateful that Nuggie loves her new toy
I am grateful that Lyric didn’t get sick from eating her bully stick in three huge pieces.
I am grateful that Annie is still with me. :dizzy:
I am grateful that I finally made it to the Saturday meeting.
I am grateful that tomorrow is Recovery Sunday
I am grateful that I find so much joy, freedom and meaning to my life through immersing myself in recovery.
I am grateful to be winding up this amazing week tomorrow so that I can start a new one Monday morning.
I am grateful Ethan visited us, I am grateful Caroline had something easy to feed her tired body, and I am grateful Eric got his butt back here for a second round of gratitude today.

Rest easy everyone.
Or
Good morning.
:orange_heart::seedling:

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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful I slept longer today.

I am grateful for mornings in bed.

I am grateful I have a warm bed.

I am grateful I was born where I was born. I was just lucky.

I am grateful I don’t have to go to the gas station and spend too many Euro on bad wine today. I am grateful the shame about it is gone.

I am grateful I took the exit when it was possible, almost too late, psychologically.

I am grateful for this thread.

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Morning,
Today I’m grateful for a lovely evening last night with my partner where we listened to his old vinyl on the record player. No tv, no alcohol just good music and warm memories. Perfect.
I’m grateful that I am sleeping so much better, by far the best thing about not drinking, my sleep used to be awful.
I’m grateful that I’m taking care of myself, exercise, healthy food, taking make up off, cleaning my teeth at night, these would normally be ignored once I opened the bottle.
Have a great Sunday x

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Good morning gratidudes!
I’m grateful I was able to catch up with the posts here. I fell asleep yesterday before I could post :sleeping:
I’m grateful for my cats. They play, scratch, roughhouse and I watch. It’s so funny, I love it :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
I’m grateful I slept in a bit today. It was a tiring week and will give myself a sunday full of rest and comfort to relax. Let’s see how that works.
I’m grateful for our cozy beds and the comfy couch. I’m grateful for books. I’m grateful for dischwashers and vacuum cleaners. I’m grateful for the kitchen in our new house, I love to cook there. I am looking forward to cook pasta bolognese today and it makes me happy.
I’m grateful the craftsmen will show up next week to fix some minor things.
I’m grateful my husband is loving and caring these days.
I feel deep gratitude at the moment :pray::sparkling_heart:

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I’m grateful for warmth as the temperature drops.
I’m grateful for my home, my partner, my dog, and the life that we live. Even when it feels repetitive.
I’m grateful I feel safe.
I’m grateful I don’t need anything more than I have.

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Good morning all,

I’ve missed a few days and I noticed what a difference it’s made. So I’m grateful for this app and the people I’ve met and a platform where I can speak my thoughts without judgment.
I’m grateful for waking up with my two kids snuggled up next to me. Listening to the talk, play and imagine is the most beautiful thing. I’m grateful for being alive, safe and warm. It was -30c this weekend and even colder with the windchill. It made me think of those homeless and struggling outdoors and how lucky I am to have a warm home for my family.
I’m grateful for my father who always checks up on me and invites me to spend time with him.
I’m grateful for a good night’s sleep so that I’ll have the energy to manage my kids all day.

happy Sunday all

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Good morning Gratidudes! :hugs:
I am grateful for another sober wake up with no hangover. I love these mornings of calm and clarity.
I am grateful for coffee not because I need it to ratchet me out of a hangover but because it brights my day and tastes so good.
I am grateful for finding the live feed from Namibia Africa that allows me to watch the animals at the waterhole. I am finding reg TV and movies tiresome for the negativity and constant alcohol use.
I am grateful that my stepping back from online social media is giving me some relaxation and peace.

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I’m grateful for a whole week of good sleeps and waking up naturally before my husband’s alarm. I’m grateful for quiet time alone in the mornings for a cup of tea and whatever reflective activity I choose, usually it’s a bit of time on TS, but also a quick jot down in my journal, reading for a bit, or doing some housework meditation, like getting zen putting clean dishes away or folding laundry (might sound silly or funny but it works for me!)

I’m grateful the sidewalks are clear enough and my walk with Lupe pup won’t be as treacherous. I’m still getting over my fall on the ice and I’m grateful to be feeling less beat up so far today. I’m grateful her new booties arrived yesterday and they fit nicely! Now we need more snow so we can properly test them out, but I’ll put them on her to protect her paws from all the salt and other ice melt chemicals as well as the cold and sharp ice. She has a spot on the paw of her weak leg that occasionally gets busted up and bleeds so boots will help for that also.

I’m grateful for warm winter outerwear, my new hardcore Keen winter boots working out so well, the year old furnace actually keeping our house warm compared to the coldest part of last winter, and a landlord that makes repairs and replaced our heater promptly. I’m grateful for a fridge full of wholesome food and the lox, cream cheese and bagel I’m about to have for breakfast.

Always grateful for my amigos here on TS :heartpulse:

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I am grateful to wake up sober again today.

I’m grateful for the sunrise and feeling joy about it instead of anger and resentment for being up so early and hungover.

I’m grateful I was able to put my devices down and unhook and relax with my husband yesterday. Who knew opening a plant shop would require this much screen work?

I’m grateful we found a really neat new hiking trail that we will enjoy investigating further.

I’m grateful the Cowboys are in the playoffs because it brings my husband such joy. In relation to that, I’m grateful I was able to give him the freedom to celebrate however he likes but able to set my boundaries of not wanting to be around him if he gets drunk (which he very rarely does).

I’m grateful I can remind myself to breath through frustrations and I remember to do that some of the time.

I’m grateful for my cute Watermelon Peperomia I got from another plant shop. It’s nice to support others dreams.

I’m grateful for all of you and this app.

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Nothing comes close to waking up sober on a Sunday morning
:pray:t2::pray:t2::pray:t2:
I’m grateful I woke up sober and hangover free. I’m grateful it’s one of the best feelings in the world.
I’m grateful no matter what fucken feelings hit me each day. I can always wake up sober and hangover free and feel spectacular about that.
I’m grateful I’m listening to music this morning.
I’m grateful for ear buds.
I’m grateful Maverick cuddled up with me this morning on the couch during devotional time.
I’m grateful for a nice dinner out with my daughter.
I’m grateful we can get one more dinner out with them before we leave.
I’m grateful the next time we visit, maybe we’ll get to visit without always having it revolve around going out to dinner.
I’m grateful I packed a few boxes yesterday. I’m very overwhelmed, but just packing a few things makes me feel :thinking: in control :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
I’m grateful, I know the truth, and the truth is. I’m not in control of shit. Not a god damn thing :man_shrugging:
I’m grateful I made time for extra gratitude yesterday, a short walk, even though I only had 15 minutes and some great music, to get me over a hump.
I’m grateful I got my blood test results Friday and most of it looked good. Especially my liver functions or whatever you call it. I thought they’d be better last time since I quit drinking. So, I’m grateful, whatever, is in the normal range instead of high normal.
I’m grateful when I go for blood work now. I don’t have to pretend for a month before.
I’m grateful I’m not trying to beat the system anymore. I actually quit drinking for a month before blood work a long time ago. Then it would be 3 weeks. Then 2. Then it was like if I just don’t drink the day before :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Gawd it was exhausting always trying to beat the system.
I’m grateful to see what this day brings.
I’m grateful the Bills won woohoo :raised_hands:
I’m grateful I’m somehow going to get an angry power walk in today :grimacing: Actually looking forward to it.
I’m grateful to be able to share here with y’all :hugs:
:pray:t2::heart:

Hold on to me when it’s too dark to see You (I’ll hold on)
When I am sure I have reached the end
Hold on to me when I forget I need You (I’ll hold on)
When I let go, hold me again

I could rest here in Your arms forever
'Cause I know nobody loves me better
Hold on to me
Hold on to me
Lauren Daigle
Hold On To Me

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My husband is pretty excited about today’s game, too. :football::blush:

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Happy Sunday :yellow_heart:

I’m grateful work was low key today thanks to the 1pm game. Go bucs! :heart::black_heart:
I’m grateful I made time for breakfast and lunch today at work- not an easy feat for me.
I’m grateful I’m realizing the world does not revolve around me. Not in a negative way but when I think something is very important- I’m consumed with it- I realized today I’m the one blowing it up. My boss mentioned to me yesterday that he was signing me up for a 6 week wine course - I said nothing and came home and freaked out. I actually believed I could loose my job if I said I didn’t want to do it. I worried that I was going to have to tell my boss about my sobriety. I talked to a practical minded human who brought me back down to earth :kissing_heart:. I talked to him today and just told him I didn’t have time for a six week wine class on my plate and wanted to pass. He laughed and said it was meant to be a little gift for me. So yes self the world does not revolve around you . You are not holding it up.
I’m grateful I was chatting with someone and they brought up my ego. That ever sense then I’ve been able to call myself out when I notice it.
I’m grateful for the chilly walk me and Rue took tonight.
I’m grateful I’m going to make dinner and play guitar.
I’m grateful that wine is no longer the first thing on my mind when I get home from work.
I’m grateful that the bottle that I used to buy on my way home is not almost empty on my counter. I’m grateful that I don’t have an internal argument with myself that I didn’t eat and had a stressful day so maybe I could open a second.
I’m grateful that I don’t wake up on my couch to a half empty bottle of wine on my coffee table.
I’m grateful that I haven’t had a hangover in 111 days. I’m coming up on my four months and it almost seems crazy that I thought not drinking would just mean I wouldn’t drink anymore. The amount of changes I have made within myself make me the most proud. My stress levels, anxiety, guilt, pain, isolation, hurting myself has all started melting away. I feel more peaceful then I think I ever have.
I’m grateful I don’t remember the last time I had a panic attack.
I’m grateful :yellow_heart:

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Pure gold.
:sparkling_heart:

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I am grateful for the text message I received today from a newcomer. I am grateful she was asking questions and it sounds like she’s in a good mindset for recovery.
I am grateful for technology and how it allowed our step group to still meet today via FaceTime.
I am grateful for self composure and having the strength to “keep in my lane” when a member walked into the meeting 1/2 way through inappropriately masked.
I am grateful that I have become very aware I have no control over people, places and things therefore all I could do was remove myself as soon as the meeting ended.
I am grateful that even though the dumplings “ruined” the chicken stew everyone still ate it. Perfect is boring anyways right Brian?
I am grateful for the giggle we had because I had told my daughter I was setting the bar low making stew for said guest as her first meal here. I definitely didn’t mean to drop the fucking bar. :sweat_smile:
I am grateful to have a new sponsee and to be spending lots of time working on recovery with her.
I am grateful to hear from my 17 yr old sponsee from months ago once in awhile. She will send me an “I love you” or an “I miss you.” And I say it right back because it’s the truth. I don’t know if she is clean today but I hope and pray that she is and that if she isn’t she can find her way back into the rooms. :heart:

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I’m grateful to God thank you lovingly guiding me through today clean and sober. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for ALL my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful that my friend had his one year cake tonight and asked me to chair the meeting. I’m grateful that I found a speaker to share at next Sundays meeting for my two year cake. I’m grateful that I felt better after the meeting as I was dragging today. I’m grateful for a nice chat with my sister this afternoon, she is so stressed though, I wish I knew how to help more. I’m grateful that I caught this photo just now fuck ya!!!

That photo didn’t turn out well Lol officially two years clean :heavy_check_mark:
I’m grateful for this thread. I’m grateful for music. I’m grateful for creativity and compassion. I’m grateful for things not being boring and perect @Its_me_Stella
I’m grateful to be safe and warm. I’m grateful I got to see a newcomer get his white keytag today. I’m grateful to not be in pain.
God bless you all. :v: & :heart:

p.s. Don’t forget to smile and breathe, it feels good. Ya you!!

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Wtf!!!
Woooohooooooo
Omg I thought it was tomorrow but the time difference!
You’re in the future!!!

Congrats on your 2 years Brian!!!

I am so happy to be on the crazy journey with you. It’s awesome!!! I love coming here knowing I get to see you and read how your day has been. To be a part of your struggles and massive successes.

So happy for you.

Love you Hoser.
:heart:

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Thanks so much. Love you back. Keep doing what you’re doing. Its an absolute pleasure watching you change your life, and mine and alot of the ladies and men here and in your real life community. Thanks for helping my recovery and for being a good friend. :v:

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