I’m grateful that I am learning to be imperfect.
My life was going to be perfect. It’s not but it’s so excellent to be alive.
My marriage was going to be perfect. It’s not but I have grown so much and I don’t regret all that brought me here.
I was going to be the perfect dad. I’m definitely not, but it’s a privilege to have a part in my son’s life. I pray for the ability to get out of God’s path for him.
My recovery was going to be perfect! Far from it. And it won’t be moving forward. But I can believe there is happiness and freedom ahead if I can let go of self and my judgements of perfection.
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I’m grateful it’s an “open-a-fresh-bag-of-coffee-beans” morning. Kicking Horse kick ass coffee. So beware, day - I’m armed and ready 
I’m grateful I knew when to call it “done” yesterday instead of spinning my wheels. Today is a new day, I had a good sleep, and I’m gonna face it all (with snow chains on my tires to make it up the big hill o’ work and life!) instead of a hangover.
I’m grateful the phone consult with Mom’s docs went ok yesterday, or that I’m ok with it - I’m not actually sure which one it is, and that’s ok too. Less fighting about it all inside my head. A few more tears. Also ok.
I’m grateful some fresh snow is in the forecast today. I’m grateful that no matter what’s going on in my world and the world - there’s always time to push pause and go be outside. I’m grateful this is a priority. Like sobriety. Non-negotiables.
I’m grateful to be sober. I’m grateful for all the support I have to be sober. I’m grateful that every single day this feels just that much better and better. More like me. More like 11-yr old happy me. (Maybe I use crayons today?)
M and D? Today’s noooo different.
I’m grateful for another day. 
EDIT: prayers for peace today.
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Cool foggy morning.
Had the courage to apply for a job (even though it’s probably too early - i have to test the process)
My dog loves his cooler weather walks.
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I am more than grateful for the people that God has removed from my life ( because I wouldn’t do it) and more so for the people he’s put in my life today.
I am grateful for my open mind
For my acceptance and tolerance
For my undeniable caring nature
For the whole that now is filled in my heart❤
For the way I see beauty in all things
For the way I see the good in people
For the light in my eyes
For loving myself
I will be forever GRATEFUL 
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I am perfectly imperfect today. And I love it💗
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Omg. Its all making sense. Showed up at my sisters yesterday and there were Amazon packages 
everywhere. You know how this story goes.
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I’m grateful I’m not getting hammered today.
Oh… all the champagne and wine I was planning on celebrating with today. The good stuff!! I’m getting sick and hungover just thinking about it.
I’m grateful I don’t even have the desire or urge to drink today.
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So I’m going to refer to my feelings as a pool. I’ll dip my toe in now and then, never actually swimming…that seems too advanced at this time, lol. I do feel better after, but It seems like I’m on the high diving board looking down until I do. Make sense?
I’m a sucker for analogies.
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Oh, yes!! I know that “former” story well. Mmm. perhaps I should start a how much I saved not buying shit online while drunk tally.
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I’m grateful to God please help me stay clean and sober and to be better than I was just for today.
I’m grateful for my recovery day 369.
I’m grateful for my family I can’t wait to see them and get hugs and handshakes.
I’m grateful for my friends including TS (obvi) I draw alot of strength, hope and courage from getting and giving support.
I’m grateful for Wayside
I’m grateful for the twelve steps and the way they help shape my life for the better.
God bless you all. 
&
P.s. you are worthy of unconditional love. Ya you!!
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Grateful that I have enough water. In every situation of my life.
Grateful to be more kind towards myself. Babysteps.
Grateful that I can walk to work.
Grateful that I had a good talk with my mom on the phone.
And, I forgot about that, also with my sister in law. Last time I saw her, spoke to her was end of July, I guess.
Grateful that also tiny winky steps I learn to say what my opinion is and how I see things in life and don’t let others determine what I have to do or how I feel about what I think or do.
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Ahohhuhhh, I forgot. Grateful without exaggerated expectations : US finally made good decision. No expectations, not more than conversation will be possible again.
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Yesss… grateful grateful grateful, relieved, that there is a new president in the US. Grateful that it seems like everything today will stay peaceful. 
Also!
Grateful for new faces on this list! Welcome Grati-dudes!
And grateful that @I.cant.We.can finally showed up here today. 'Bout time! Usually his list is up if not before, then at least by my 2nd cup of coffee. While I’m learning to be adaptable, change is slow…!
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Grateful for my life and the life of others
Grateful for a new president loved how lady gaga sang the national anthem !
Grateful for a new day to become someone better
Grateful for all the things we might take for granted
Im grateful to be able to breathe fresh air in my lungs and not smoke
Grateful for my sobriety im finally FREEEE !!!
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I am grateful to be sober and not hungover. No thanks.
I am grateful that the person I am working with tonight offered to take charge because I have been distracted and dealing with a lot at home. Kindness makes such a difference 
I am grateful that our country, the USA, will be in much better and safer hands now
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Today I am grateful I handed in my resignation, I’m grateful for the holiday I have planned, the woman it’s with and the study I have planned to begin after.
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I’m grateful to God
I’m grateful for my recovery
I’m grateful I’ve developed enough courage to share openly and honestly on here and at my meetings and groups anything less than that is a disservice to myself and others
I’m grateful for my family and friends and TS that support me
I’m grateful for sports
I’m grateful for music
I’m grateful for humor
I’m grateful to work on these things to try and maintain some balance cause my addiction is one of really overdoing things
I’m grateful that even now I’ve stressed myself out a little I still won’t drink or use drugs or smoke a cigarette
I’m grateful for my bed and late night snacks
God bless you all. &
p.s. I like to dance you should try it and Ib et it will make you smile. you’re doing it now aren’t you. Ya you!!
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Grateful for today. This right here was pretty cool.
@Peace @M-be-free49
@Truckinmonster21 @anon74766472
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Good morning, Grati-dudes
Before I get on with my list, I wanted to share a site I thought might be of interest. The organization was started by Brother David Steindl-Rast - a monk who was approved by the Vatican to further Buddhist-Christian dialogue.
A friend mentioned this site to me a few years ago, and I would check it from time to time and always liked it. I signed up in January to receive their “word of the day” in my inbox.
Today’s seems pretty fitting for everything going on, in this forum and the world…
Word for the Day:
May the nectar of kindness touch our lips as we speak, may we find in ourselves the vast blue sky of inclusiveness and may our hands turn the wheel of time toward a more just world, a more beautiful world, a world worthy of our holy lives.
Larry Ward
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