Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #10

I’m grateful for

A good day at work

Sunshine

My youngest daughters artwork and Willington Wednesday photos she sends me every week

Warm blankets

Tomorrow being payday

My daughters

My pets

Sobriety

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I am grateful for some daughter–father time last night. We had concert tickets to hear a friend play and went out for dinner beforehand. When dad opened a bottle of wine, I could feel my mouth watering. It still happens occasionally, though not very often anymore. Yet it surprises me every time. I’m grateful he said, “I don’t know how you live without alcohol” at exactly that moment. I got to reply: “Way better than with alcohol.” Grateful for the instant reminder, what life was like, when I was still drinking. Mouth dried right up.

Grateful for cat love and a somewhat restful sleep.
Grateful for delicious strong coffee in the morning.
Grateful its thurdsay already and the weekend is already in sight.
Grateful for my homethread and all the old and new grati-people here.

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Today I’m grateful for:

My trip to Spain this weekend, flying out later this afternoon. Haven’t been abroad for about 10 years, super excited!!

The underseat case I ordered last minute arriving in time!!

A super nice sunny morning

My best friend

The life I live, there’s always challenges but I’m grateful I can hit them sober :100:

My boys :blue_heart:

Coffee, always grateful for coffee :hot_beverage: :joy:

Rocky for the joy and love he brings us all :dog_face:

My home :house_with_garden:

TS and you beautiful bunch of people :heart_hands:t3:

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Today I’m grateful for:
~Painting with friends at work
~Feeling the feelsies as a loved friend is no longer with us
~Honoring those emotions
~Not being in them alone
~Showing up exactly as I am
~Laughter
~Glorious sunrises
~Seeing my first loon of the season
~My doctors office being willing to jump through the hoops my insurance wants them to
~Having some time in my life to enjoy it
~My body and the incredible things it does all the time, even if I’m unaware of it all
~Listening to an old classic book for the first time
~Getting my toes onto the bare earth
~Seeing my first blooms of the year in my yard
~Life lessons coming from those flowers about being resilient
~Talking to my Gramma this morning and having her feeling better than yesterday so far. It’s scary when they get the flu at age 98.

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Grateful that I woke up with the importance of gratitude and doing the next right thing on my mind.

Two hours into my awake time, I am already beginning to emotionally back out of that. I know it’s important that I don’t. I work hard to stay positive and hopeful - even when it’s a difficult life I live. I will keep in mind that with difficulty, I breathe, I walk, my heart is strong (still, I think). These things rule over difficulty. When I am healthy, I still have a ton of choices. I choose the right choice.

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Good morning sober warriors,

I am greatful its thursday

I am greatful for

Boscoe cuddles
Youtube premium
I got to sleep for a few more hours after waking up at 3am
Good communication
Trash pickup
Our house
Sunshine
Safety
Mental healthcare
Positivity
Hope
Letting go

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I am grateful for another chance.

I am grateful I am trying .

I am grateful for my family.

I am grateful to have woken up feeling peaceful.

I am grateful I am not taking this day for granted.

I am grateful I am looking forward to a better tomorrow.

I am grateful I am starting to understand that I am responsible for my happiness.

I am grateful I FINALLY ASKED FOR HELP!

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Thursday gratitude.

Today I’m grateful for therapy, I had a crappy night with exhausting nightmares and felt horrible. I’m grateful I felt calm and better after therapy :folded_hands:

I’m grateful for cuddly pets, for laughter about their shenanigans for their unconditional love and that they are always there for me :sparkling_heart: I’m grateful they are in good health, I’m easily worried.

I’m grateful I got a few things done today, not much but I know little things add up.

I’m grateful for tea, hot chocolate, yummi food, naps, rest, washers of all kinds and friends. I’m grateful that working on myself is uncomfortable these days, it shows me that I evolve and let go.I don’t want this energy to be stuck in my soul.

I’m grateful for my cozy home where I feel safe and secure. I’m grateful for my life as it is :folded_hands:
ODAAT

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I am grateful.

  • All my basic needs are fulfilled (shelter, food, medical help, clean water and air, sleep, security, clothes).
  • I have many healthy relationships (daughter, partner, friends, my Mom, Dad and sister).
  • I have a beautiful home.
  • I am looking forward to start a new job in june.
  • I am healthy enough to work out.
  • I helped someone today who needed it desperately and felt their gratitude and hope that everything will turn out well.
  • My cats are sweet and cuddly.
  • I have the knowledge, the money and the time to improve my health.
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Today I am grateful for:

  • The opportunity to get back to therapy
  • The chance to support my partner.
  • Learning how to say no to things.
  • The quiet at the end of the day.
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Today I’m grateful for:

  1. Time to myself to just be
  2. Nutritious food to eat
  3. Ranch dressing :blue_heart:
  4. My therapist
  5. Talking Sober
  6. All of the old sobriety pals I’ve had on here, here and gone
  7. Creative pursuits on a quiet day at home
  8. Documentaries
  9. Insight
  10. Hope
  11. Sobriety
  12. Not losing time to drinking anymore
  13. Not needing to journal what I did in the evenings so I can reference it in conversation after the blackout
  14. No. More. Blackouts.
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Today I am grateful for:

Spending time in my studio and painting :artist_palette:

Having a routine at the gym, and for having a nonverbal, head-nodding friendship with some guys there. :person_lifting_weights:t2:

Seeing my body from a different perspective. I used to wear 54” pants (:scream:) and now I’m in 42” pants (:grimacing:). I was in a 4XL and now I’m in a 2XL. Although the scale doesn’t agree, I’m losing weight; and I’m still going strong.

Celery seed. It’s underappreciated as a seasoning.

Having clean clothes that fit, especially having jeans that fit comfortably. It’s been years!

My sobriety. :no_smoking: (:person_gesturing_no:t2::eggplant::sweat_droplets:)

For everyone of you that actively participate in my sober journey, and those that passively observe it. :people_hugging:

Unexpected naps and cuddles from my fur babies. :couch_and_lamp:

Spicy barbecue flavored baked tofu.

Indoor plumbing. :toilet:

Seeing an Asian Lady Beetle crawling on the budding new growth of a tree. It was so lovely that I had to go back and tell it how beautiful it was and how important it is for the ecosystem and that I also loved it. :lady_beetle: :seedling:

For not giving a f*** what people think about me talking/singing to plants and animals.

Snickerdoodles.

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Today I’m grateful for:
~Getting my taxes done
~My doctors office making sure I get what I need on time
~Patience & seeing how I could still be (and used to be)
~Chats with friends
~It being warmer in the room where I work with the heat pump
~My employee and my Gramma both feeling a little better today
~Great parking spots being open and passing on it so I can get my steps in
~Exceeding my step goal 7 days in a row
~Meetings that carry the message
~Watching my friends grow and expand
~Great conversations with my partner
~Fridays!!

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Life is pretty challenging right now, but here goes. I’m grateful for:

• Time off work

• Sitting chilling with a cup of tea and some relaxed music in my headphones

• Sunshine and blue skies

• The cherry blossom tree outside my window

• Fresh air

• My home

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Good morning sober warriors

I am greatful for a new day

I am greatful for

My sisters in sobriety
The ladies only aa meeting
Hugs
Good convo
Its friday
I get to work from home
I woke up without an alarm
Long sleeves
Spring rain
Our love
This amazing community new and old
The newcomer

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Today I’m grateful for:

A good flight to Spain :spain:

The beautiful weather here :sun:

My lovely best friend, her villa is stunning, so grateful to be here :hugs:

Peaceful days

Reading and relaxing poolside

Video calls to my boys :blue_heart:

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Today I am grateful that I am not holding onto the past, and can let go of wrongs done to me.

I am grateful I woke up sober for the second day in a row.
I am grateful for my parents.

I am grateful for my children.

I am grateful I have resources to get through the challenges of life.

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I’m grateful for healthy food in my fridge

I’m grateful I made it through a really tough day at work and getting wasted never crossed my mind as a solution

I’m grateful for courage to keep facing tough times as they arise

I’m grateful for happy doggo greetings

I’m grateful for the meme thread and it’s funny distractions

I’m grateful for afternoon iced lattes to give me the boost I needed to get through my evening responsibilities

I’m grateful for comfy pyjamas

I’m grateful my earbuds and music

I’m grateful for this community

I’m grateful to be sober

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Today I’m grateful for:

  1. Sobriety
  2. Good coworkers
  3. The comforts of home
  4. TV
  5. Introspection
  6. Homemade pizza
  7. Finishing up TMS on Monday
  8. Seeing family tomorrow
  9. 2 days off of work
  10. My husband
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I’m so thankful for:

Dogs, they just get me.

A new boss that seems to be settling into a good rythym and is advocating for her employees.

Finding my voice to say ‘fuck off’ with the utmost kindness.

Random phone calls from me son…even if it’s just because he’s bored and has “nothing better to do.” :laughing:

The strength of my body and ability I still have to explore news ways of moving it.

Going to bed sober.

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