I’m grateful Alice Lee is on my lap purring with a piece of my blanket in her mouth and tamping on her Daddy. I’m grateful she’s not pacing around the house going in and out of the littler box. I’m grateful maybe the antibiotics are finally kicking in again. I’m grateful if my whole day revolves around the health of one of my pets I know they are worth it and what else have I got to do? I’m grateful we can always be proactive and drop everything when need be. I’m grateful maybe we miss out on a few things because we are so tied to our pets but I’m grateful for their love and that’s what makes me happy currently.
I’m grateful for my new Pilates instructor the fitness center hired. She’s a Laker Girl . I’m grateful grateful she showed me pics of her and Kobe and her and Jack Nicholson. And we both love the Celtic Laker rivalry. I’m grateful maybe I can figure out how to get a few extra training sessions before busy season. I’m grateful she has a different perspective on the reformer. Open mind Eric. Open mind
I’m grateful the coffee has kicked in and could be taking care of my slight headache this morning.
I’m grateful for the sunshine. It really does a number on the ice and snow melting it even when it’s way below freezing. I’m grateful I loved the look of the fresh fallen snow yesterday in the bright sunshine. I’m grateful neither one of us fell on our ass. But there was a lot of slipping.
I’m grateful I can hear Alice purring on my left now in her heated bed and Minnie (not snoring like a linebacker ) but softly snoring on the couch. I’m grateful my wife got the meds down Alice and she’s still in her bed purring after.
I’m grateful the roads should be clear enough and we can go out to lunch today. If Alice let’s us. I’m grateful I got my boot cut jeans ready to go so I can wear my boots with them and not look like a doofus.
I’m grateful I never have to do laundry and knew said jeans were clean and hanging up ready to go. I’m grateful I never have to clean little boxes or scoop the yard. Or pill the cat. Or make the bed. I’m grateful I have it pretty pretty good.
I’m grateful I know it’s weigh in day and I have not walked or exercised much this week and I won’t be bothered if my weight is up a little. I’m grateful I know I just feel better all around when I can power walk and exercise and when the roads aren’t icy I know I’ll be all over it again.
I’m grateful to be amping up my meditation practice. Good morning Twinsie . Funny you pop up on my gratitude for meditation I just love that doll face avatar popping up. You make me smile
I’m grateful for y’all.
Let’s get another today all together.
I’m grateful to be planning travel again for the summer. Travel humbles us and makes you realize your way is not the only way.
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I’m grateful for happy memories to look back on. Something I learned from nature is to celebrate life, so that’s what I’m going to do.
I’m grateful for my house. It truly is my sanctuary. I’m grateful for the rec/guest room upstairs, because it’s the only room in the house that’s carpeted. I lay on the floor and listen to music, and it’s just a calm room to be in.
I’m grateful for my children. I used to think our relationships were no different than the next parent-child’s, but I was wrong. We have something unique. I’ve learned from many years of having/being the Kool-Aid house, that what we have is special. I’m grateful for the kids’ friends who share their confidences, their love, and their insights. I’ve been honorary mom to many young people over the years, and I’m grateful for them all. I’m grateful I’ve always had the means to feed them and sometimes shelter them.
I’m grateful for the snow outside. The storm has passed, but it left such beauty in its wake.
I’m grateful that I stopped watching and reading the news many years ago. I’ve learned to do what I’m able to make a difference with what’s right in front of me. I’m glad I don’t beat myself up over it anymore. Some people have seen it as calloused and uncaring, but it’s the total opposite. I care too much, and that is harmful, and even devastating, for me. My heart will always hurt when I feel that echoing hum of pain in the world, but I’m only one person. I’m grateful I realize that and do what I can to make a difference in my own little spot on earth.
I’m grateful for connection here, grateful that I can quietly send strength and love to those who are frightened or suffering. I’m grateful to know that although it’s a very small part to play, it’s my part. I love you all.
I am grateful that I was there to validate my mom’s feelings when she was crying over the news.
I am grateful that when my dad said to her " don’t be so stupid" I was able to take 5 long deep breaths, wait until I felt calm enough and then direct my attention to my mom instead of him. " I am sad too, I don’t think your feelings are stupid."
I am grateful that the longer I am sober the more I understand how much I was actually damaged in my childhood. I guess I thought it was “amazing” because I didn’t know any different. Don’t get me wrong my parents love me very much, everyone has fucking issues though.
I am grateful that I dont feel fatally flawed anymore. That there are definite reasons I started using when I was so young, and I get it now.
I am grateful for the member that came back again to my homegroup last night. Same member that was coming back on Tuesday. It’s these addicts that are haunting reminders of those obsessive thoughts and uncontrolable urges. I am so grateful for her.
I am grateful that the old " here let me open a text message with you" trick worked again and we texted back and forth for an hour after the meeting. I get that they need to learn to reach out, and i let them, but I just try to make it a little more comfortable.
I am grateful that we have the same DOC, I invited her to meet me at a meeting tomorrow I hope she comes.
I am grateful for my new morning ritual of taking my coffee to the beach to watch the sunrise. I need to find peace amid this chaos or the insanity will creep back in.
I’m grateful I’m naming my feelings. I’m grateful that I’m able to clearly express myself most days.
I’m grateful that I’m able to calm my anxiety with breathing and picturing that I am a small light inside of a human vessel. As I breathe I picture the light ( me) glowing- and my anxiety starts to fade. Strange I know. Thank meditation for that mindset.
I’m grateful that I’m not stuck in an endless cycle of drinking and bars. I do feel envious of my friends sometimes. I’m happy that they have one another to hang out with, but I do miss spending time with them.
I’m grateful that I’ve felt my ego and my addict flaring up a bit the past few days and that I’m aware enough to feel it and see it. I’m grateful its led me to check in more frequently here
I’m grateful that I have a beautiful life. I’m grateful that I imagine my life and myself down the road and I’m sober. I’m grateful that I’m not alone on this journey. I’m grateful that when negative emotions well up, I know that they too, connect me with others. I’m grateful that I’m strong enough to feel my way through them. I’m grateful that I know recovery isn’t a straight line. It’s work. That if I go to bed sober, I win.
I’m grateful to God for another productive day. I’m grateful for my recovery from drugs and alcohol, over 25 months strong. I’m grateful to be cigarette free for about 15 months. I’m grateful to finally be taking the next step in my journey, I am slowly recovering from gambling, almost four days now, it’s been a struggle, was thinking about wanting to try and win some money playing poker while walking home. My whole life was a gamble, from a certain perspective, for a long time, 30 years. I’m grateful for music. I’m grateful my parents are coming for lunch on Sunday. I’m grateful for daily readings and that I got a new one to add to my routine recently. I’m grateful for prayer and meditation.
God bless you all. &
Hello humble friends full of gratitude, my ritual before starting my list is to read your gratitude list, they motivate me a lot.
Today I’m thankful for the fresh shower I just took after my double effort in my sport routine, today I didn’t eat so healthy, I had a lot of regret but I was motivated in my routine today I saw what I can achieve, I’m thankful for my effort .
Today I am grateful to be lying in a clean bed under a calm and optimistic roof.
Today I am thankful for finding the money that I misplaced in the afternoon. I thought I dropped it on the way to work.
Today I am grateful for writing to mom thanking her for all that she cares about me and I am happy that I have overcome resentments with my father.
Today I am grateful for my new pen that I bought, a long time ago the drugs took away my motivations, today I did it again, although the pen is for the work of my steps, I will buy another one when I can.
Today I am grateful for having a deep conversation with a friend, motivating us both spiritually and forming a team to persevere.
Today I am grateful to God that everything I have achieved while sober is due to his love and the prayers of a mother, I am grateful to be alive and motivated.
Grateful that despite a huge stress this week, I knew that picking up would make no difference.
Grateful that I am finding my God again.
Grateful that as I switched on You Tube this morning, I watched an awesome clip in “my suggested for you” Russel Brand speaking about his recovery and working the 12 steps. Amazing!!!
Today I’m grateful my husband came home yesterday evening, I missed him. Grateful he told me about his week and we had a lot of fun and laughter. Grateful for a long call with a friend. Grateful for Miss Marple tampering and purring on me, she is so sweet and fluffy. Greatful for a hot shower and a hot pot of tea.
Greatful I learn something new here on TS every day.
May I ask what guided mourning is like? I never heard of it. Sounds very helpful.
I’m grateful I have Alice and Benson on my lap. Alice! I’m grateful the last thing before bed was a really good Whizzy from Alice. And she jumped up on the bathroom counter for some crunchies. I’m so grateful she is feeling better.
I’m grateful I slept In. And grateful I was up too late last night. Grateful I didn’t bring my screens to bed with me. Grateful for the wonderful movie we watched last night. CODA. Made me cry I love when a movie does that to me. Happiness and good memories tears of childhood. Etc……
I’m grateful I finished Living Clean and the last chapter was about love. I’m grateful both my other NA readings were spot on this morning. And one of them was something I do, and try to get that point across when I feel someone is struggling and it is appropriate.
I’m grateful for the friends I’ve made on TS and the friends looking out for other friends that may or may not include me directly but does include me indirectly in some magical way. I’m grateful how much I learn from you all. And how much more I still need to learn. And I’m grateful I know my limits. Sometimes I can only take so much and when I back away that’s ok. And it’s ok if I’m not perfect. I’m grateful I don’t even want to be perfect anymore. Most of the time anyway.
I’m grateful I can reach out and let go and still love
I’m grateful for the flatbread sausage pizza I made last night. I’m grateful I got a power walk in on the street yesterday with my sneaks on. Most of the roads were clear enough. Grateful I may or may not get a 3 1/2 miler in today. Grateful I’m sitting on ice. Back pain isn’t much but ice always feels good on a little inflammation. Grateful my coffee delivery arrived yesterday. Grateful Julie left me a long voice message this morning to start my day. I’m grateful I’ve been reminiscing about my mission trips to Guatemala with a very special someone and I’m grateful for all my pics and memories I still have. I’m grateful for memories. I can’t remember what I had for lunch yesterday. But I can remember my grandpa on a makeshift swing with me on his lap at around 4 or 5 years old. Maybe because the swing broke and he broke his leg but I can still remember it. Where the heck did that come from?
Grateful for y’all.
Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart, not just the mind.
Lionel Hampton
I’m so grateful for everyone here. Just reading about the successes and struggles helps tremendously to not feel alone. I’ve never been to therapy or counseling of any kind. I’ve always dealt, not so healthily at times, with my own traumas and issues. I knew I wasn’t alone, but being here brings that reality home. I’m grateful I found this little village.
I’m grateful for @LAB and her share about visiting her mom for the first time since being sober. For about the past 16 years, there’s never been a visit with my parents that I wasn’t self-medicated with alcohol. I always felt as though I couldn’t be around them and their extreme religious views without some help. I never feared I’d argue or disrespect them. I feared that I would simply shut down, get up, and walk out without saying a word. I think that would’ve been worse. I’m grateful that I’m preparing myself for that first visit, and I believe it’s gonna be ok. I’m grateful my parents are good people, and I can see myself sitting respectfully with their views. In that sense, I feel strong and not in need of alcohol to get me through.
I’m grateful for my books. I know I say that often, but reading without having a drink right there… well, it’s just about one of the best things ever. I’m grateful that I’m able to retain the knowledge I receive from reading.
I’m grateful for acceptance. It’s especially needed when I know a loved one is going to pass soon. Acceptance and grace… I’m clinging to those.
P.S. I’m grateful for Cam’s kindness. You have one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever known. I’m happy you’re here. @CATMANCAM
I was at a meeting last night and there were 0 other women.Old anxieties started to creep in and I was convinced that I didn’t belong there.
I tried to sneak out during the break. I didn’t think anyone would notice because I was in the back of the room, closest to the exit. But as I was walking to my car, one of the old timers came out and called to me by name. He made fun of me for trying to leave, which made me laugh, and he had me come join his group inside. It ended up being a good meeting.
I’m grateful to have found a group that welcomed me so openly. I’m grateful that there always seems to be someone who gives me a push when it’s needed. And I’m grateful that I keep going because I learn something new every time.
I haven’t been doing many gratitude lists lately. Although I am certainly grateful everyday (I do give thanks to my HP for my blessings), there is something about writing then down that is powerful!
So today I am grateful for:
• Being at work and working alone on my shift. My client does better single staffed and I am not dealing with work drama
• Feeling closer to my hubby and sensing a positive change in our relationship
• God and His ability to do things for me that I can not do for myself
• The beautiful weather today
• New possibilities and opportunities that come to me each day. Having renewed strength in my recovery and in God each day and a renewed sense of love and kindness in my heart.
I have shared quite a few times how grateful I am for the men and women in recovery who are teaching me to trust. The men are teaching me that not every man wants something from me. That was my poisoned belief up until 2 years ago.
It’s such a new feeling to sit in a room or on TS and know with my heart and gutt that I can trust someone.
. I’m grateful grateful she showed me pics of her and Kobe and her and Jack Nicholson. And we both love the Celtic Laker rivalry. I’m grateful maybe I can figure out how to get a few extra training sessions before busy season. I’m grateful she has a different perspective on the reformer. Open mind Eric. Open mind 
) but softly snoring on the couch. I’m grateful my wife got the meds down Alice and she’s still in her bed purring after.
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to my husband.
I love when a movie does that to me. Happiness and good memories tears of childhood. Etc……
