Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #10

I’m grateful today’s workday is done. Sometimes the first day back after my days off can be really rough and today was definitely one of them.

I’m grateful to have had dinner with my family

I’m grateful for a quick power walk on my treadmill to help relieve some of my frustration

I’m grateful I have a book I’m enjoying right now

I’m grateful that drinking isn’t my answer to bad days , good days or any days anymore

I’m grateful I’ll be able to return to work tomorrow with a clear head and today behind me

I’m grateful to be sober

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March 20
Today I am grateful for:
:butterfly: Being able to pay bills (today was payday) and that paydays no longer trigger me to use
:butterfly: The internet and being able to find resources and supports that could help me with my disordered eating
:butterfly: The gym and my workout today. I went even tho I didnt feel like it
:butterfly: The sunshine and the extra hour of light in the evenings
:butterfly: My husband and son. I have enjoyed relaxing with them tonight
:butterfly: My mom losing weight. She is doing all she can to better her health
:butterfly: Deep breathing and body scans
:butterfly: Tonight will be the last night I have to wake up at midnight for mgmy sons antibiotics. Its been a long 2 weeks of that
:butterfly: Vanilla scented body lotion
:butterfly: The warm shower I will enjoy later

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Love
Husband
Poldark series on Netflix
Kind people
Yoga
Authenticity
Becoming awakened to the truth of alcohol
My Dad being here with us
My little Minchi dog, Chapo

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I’m grateful for:

@acromouse ‘s short, bullet pointed gratitude lists. My dyslexia thanks you! It takes forever for me to read posts, so I love that you get to the point!

@erntedank ‘s vivacious spirit. You remind me to have the humility to admit when I need help, and the confidence to tell someone “but not from you!” Your posts captivate me in a way that’s difficult to explain.

@WilliamBloke ‘s continued participation in these groups. My heart is gladdened when I see his input.

@Tomek for coming back to us! You were missed!

@Olivia ‘s amazing empathy. She has such a wonderfully giving heart. I love seeing her outreach!

@Lezourez for liking my posts, but virtually having no interaction amongst each other. I see you, fellow introvert! :saluting_face:

@Noshame for having such a warrior spirit. He can receive blow after blow, yet he still marches onward! He’s truly inspiring and such a precious addition to this community!

For having a safe space in my garage

For having too much food in my belly

For being hydrated, moisturized, and in my lane. :nail_polish:t2:

For having access to the medicine that I need

For the ability to wink both my left and right eye

For knowing that Australia :kangaroo: is wider than the Moon :crescent_moon:

For my pets

And for you all!!! :people_hugging:

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Today I’m grateful for:
~Having a day of rest yesterday
~Alarm clocks
~Working from home
~Tylenol
~The Mr. helping to change my bandages out
~Healing
~Saying no & not enabling
~Sharing my milestone
~Meetings
~Other alcoholics
~Those on this journey with me and all who came before me
~Sponsor chat days
~Love, SO much love! :heart:
~Feeling blessed

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I’m grateful that my higher power has relieved me from the torment of the old days and my old ways.

I’m grateful my charity is half way to its goal of $500. I’m grateful that with the help of many, those directly in my community will benefit. I’m grateful for all the donations and people coming together for one another.

I’m grateful for a peaceful home, full of love and encouragement for one another.

I’m grateful that I get to volunteer on a field trip today to the ice rink. I’m grateful that I get to see my son skate and enjoy himself with his friends.

I’m grateful to be laying in my warm bed, reflecting on the amazing aspects of my life before I take a little nap.

Enjoy the day everyone!

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@Tomek is back! I missed you!
Thank you for mentioning it @ICanAndWill :folded_hands:

Tuesday gratitude. No, Wednesday gratitude.
I’m grateful my body & brain will fall into bed soon, maybe brain wanders off, who knows. I’m grateful that I’m tired to my bones.

I’m grateful I didn’t give a fuck about the mimimi anxiety in the morning, grabbed the key and started the tractor. Oh I love my reliable yellow fellow, 5 months in the shed and :tractor::dashing_away::dashing_away::dashing_away:
I’m grateful I’m a handy person who off-label-uses everything. Today: old pink yoga mat to have a soft ground to crawl under the tractor for tire-pressure refill :+1:
I’m grateful the fields got mowed and my last year started garden next to the house too. My lawnmower is also a good boy :folded_hands:

I’m grateful the big dog didn’t mind being outside in his enclosure all day. I’m grateful for sofacuddles in the evening.
I’m grateful for my cats, mama mia are the youngsters weird and active :see_no_evil_monkey:

I’m grateful the new series I started to watch last week is so illogical, long-winded and unrealistic that I can watch it fast forward. I “watched” 6 episodes today while resting on the couch :joy: Chewing gum for my brain.

I’m grateful I don’t care that the contract draft # 3 has to wait until I get to it. When lawyers are too dumb to understand clear instructions, then they have to wait until I find time to rewrite the fucking thing myself. With clearer instructions :roll_eyes:

I’m grateful for leftovers, the marvellous shower I took after working outside for hours, my neighbours, friends and chosen family :sparkling_heart:
I’m grateful how far I’ve come, what I achieved since starting from scratch at the farm 2,5 years ago, for doing my best and that I keep going :folded_hands:
I’m grateful for my life as it is :four_leaf_clover:
ODAAT

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Grateful today for
more peace
friends
banter
health providers
working health systems
medication
public transport
people on trains and busses
rain
toys
LEGOs
games
books
family
rest
good food
yoga

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I’m grateful I chose not to drink today when I had a moment when I really wanted to

I’m grateful that when I chose to reach out as usual there were people here who heard me and helped talk me through it

I’m grateful to be home

Im grateful to be tired and heading to bed

I’m grateful to have hope that tomorrow will be a better day

I’m grateful for everyone in this community

I’m grateful to be going to bed sober tonight

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Gratitude for today

My oven fire was handled with no damage only a Smokey house all afternoon. Lesson learned.

Overnight weekend road trip with hubby and Yunna was very enjoyable.

Yunna’s nail trimming appointment quick and successful. She hates her feet touched.

Getting responsibilities completed

So thankful to be sober and not having to struggle with wanting to drown in booze

Sobriety teaching me to live my life a better way striving for peace and harmony in every moment and every breath

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Today I’m grateful for:

  1. Feeling lighter and almost happy
  2. Healing my relationship with my close friend after a pretty serious fight
  3. Forgiveness
  4. Love
  5. A good day at work where I knew the answer to the important questions in front of me
  6. The kindness of my coworkers
  7. Nutritious meals at home
  8. The day off tomorrow, which will include gym time and therapy, both of which will feel nice on my brain
  9. The focus on gratitude and goals happening every night during TMS and retraining my brain to be more positive
  10. Access to mental health care and meds
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I am grateful for the many ways I can get in touch with my daughter

  • Communication with words
  • Hugs
  • Gentle touch
  • Little notes in her lunchbox
  • Glances
  • Humming
  • Texts
  • Laughter
  • Facial expressions
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On this Thursday morning I’m grateful for:

The plumber who came out to fix my burst pipe yesterday

My brother, even though I’d turned my water off at the mains it still kept flowing, he knew what I needed to do to stop it where the pipes were

My speedy response with towels and buckets

The ceiling that’s damaged from it being sorted on Monday by a plasterer

Tough days making me stronger

Coffee :hot_beverage:

The knowledge of not being complacent

Positivity and progress

Rocky and his snuggles :dog_face:

All of you and the gratitude we share :people_hugging:

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So glad to hear there was no damage hun and that you’re alright :folded_hands:

So grateful you didn’t too, you’re a strong ass woman my beaut :hugs:

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Grateful to be still be here.

Still nuturing sobriety even though honestly it hand t been a straight perfect path. 2026 kicked my butt a little but still here

Grateful for a new part time job stable income = yeah

Grateful my son is better with his mental health challenges

Grateful spring is coming

Grateful for technology and all the help and resources

Grateful for my daughter

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Today I’m grateful for:
~Acceptance
~Acknowledgement
~Conversations with my sponsor
~Being reminded that I need to actually feel my emotions
~Being ok with letting go of the picture of what expected it to look like right now
~Rest & pain medication, this procedure has kicked my ass
~Staying connected to my recovery
~Flexibility
~People in my corner
~Letting go of the reigns more at work
~Accepting help
~Focusing on gratitude daily
~Better sleep last night

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I’m grateful that I have faith that my higher power will take care of me. I didn’t get the job I really wanted, however I trust in God’s plan.

I’m grateful to have another enjoyable breakfast with my wife. I’m grateful that we worked out together this morning. I’m grateful we are enjoying being in the same space with a peaceful presence.

I’m grateful that that I’m engaged with my spirit, both physically and mentally.

I’m grateful for like minded friends sharing their own journey, strength and hope.

I’m grateful my mentor messaged this morning that it’s time to start easing into Step 3. We will be reading the 12&12 together too.

We can only evaluate ourselves on action, tangibility in the essence of life. Enjoy your day everyone!

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I’m grateful for:

Making laundry soap & listening to Stevie Nicks :crystal_ball::bubbles:

A good cup of coffee

A clean home

Wet cat food… :cat_with_wry_smile:

Toilet paper

Having hope, faith, and love

Internet connection

All of my art supplies and having somewhere I can use them!

Being somewhere safe

Waffles

Stevie Nicks :crescent_moon: :sparkles:

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Today I’m grateful for:

  1. Therapy this morning and having things to mull over and areas to grow
  2. Access to good and nutritious food anytime I need it
  3. Safety in my home and neighborhood
  4. Horror films calming down my anxiety
  5. Gym time this morning
  6. My sweet kitty and silly pup
  7. My houseplants and garden thriving
  8. My sobriety giving me the soundness of mind to work, grow, have relationships, and heal
  9. Talking sober and all of you
  10. Billy joel
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Grateful for:
538 days free from alcohol and cigs
Knowing work gossip is toxic and avoiding it
Rubie having s great neurologist appointment snd starting to take more steps.. she is a strong fighter :flexed_biceps: :heart:
This community and everyone here
Bills all being paid
Getting back to a better diet and exercise.. I fell off for about 3 weeks which isnt the end of the world
Knowing i am not stuck in this job eventho it feels that way
To be here :heart:

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