Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #10

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Today I’m grateful for:
~Turkey Vultures being SO close to me, they truly are incredibly beautiful birds
~Gramma feeling much better today, said she’s “back to the land of the living”
~Hearing from an old friend
~Seeing an older version of me and being able to give that girl love
~Asking for help and insight
~Knowing I don’t know everything today
~Amazing people in my life that truly get it & will offer their wisdom
~Never being in anything alone, unless I choose to be
~The kids being SO excited about the kitten
~Friends that send me beautiful pictures of things so I can see them too
~Not living in a time when ladies are not “allowed” to show even their ankles
~This new iron supplement being tolerated MUCH better
~Not being hungover or incapacitated all weekend for over 8 years now. It’s wonderful to LIVE in sobriety instead.

I hope you all enjoy your day! :two_hearts:

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Good morning soberinos

I am greatful for a new day

Im kinda bummed its raining so i will skip my 10k race…too clumsy for that
Greatful i will hit the treadmill instead. Yes i will. Declared it here!

I am greatful for
Kind accountability
Hot coffee
Its the weekend
Time to tidy the house
I get to go to menards and build my dream deck. Not ready to buy but i can dream
Mental healthcare
Time with hubby
Boscoe cuddles and conversations
Safety
Meditations
Good books
Love
Patience
Forgiveness

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Grateful for knowing:
Gratitude matters in a big way.
Fighting with depression, anxiety, and stress through gratitude and help is important.
Having a roof over my head.
My brain came out OK enough to keep me thinking, planning, hoping.
My kids.
My parents.
YOU.

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Today I am grateful good neighbors. I have been so fortunate to have kind, respectful people around my home.

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Today I’m grateful for:

  1. Gym time
  2. Talking with my lovely MIL
  3. My sweet cat and silly dog
  4. Family time
  5. Nice weather
  6. Nutritious potluck food
  7. Mountain views
  8. The feeling of sunlight on my skin
  9. SMART goals to keep me on track for recovery
  10. Warm showers
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I am grateful for:

  1. This supportive forum.
  2. The chance to understand myself and others better as time moves on.
  3. Seeing the world in a unique way. It may not always be easy but it makes my world an interesting place.
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I am grateful.

  • I started a new diamond painting and it helps me calm down.
  • My boyfriend and my daughter are just amazing and beautiful human beings. When I am with them, I feel pure love.
  • I like my kettlebell workouts. I feel that I use my muscles.
  • I made Tiramisu for my Mom‘s birthday and it turned out good.
  • My Dad, being my Dad. I love him very very much.
  • My plants are thriving.
  • I am not numbing myself.
  • My beautiful home.
  • Great books.
  • My sewing machine and the pretty things I can make with it.
  • My amazing friends.
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April 11th
Today I am grateful for:
:butterfly: The cloudy skies. I forgot my shades at home and so at least my eyes dont hurt heading home.
:butterfly: My son. Hes such a good kid! Like really :slight_smile: Im so freakin proud of him!!
:butterfly: My husband. Hes such a good man! I love him for all that he does.
:butterfly: Having slept last night.
:butterfly: Not having to do the overnight tonight and that I get to sleep again!
:butterfly: God. This past week was tough. And Im sooo thankful to God for helping me get thru it.
:butterfly: Our fish and eel. They are beautiful to watch.
:butterfly: Being done work. I just want to get home to my family.
:butterfly: My recovery. I never want to take it for granted!

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I’m grateful for sunshine .

I’m grateful for my daughters

I’m grateful home cooked cheeseburgers. Such an easy and tasty dinner that makes the kids happy too

I’m grateful for dark chocolate

I’m grateful my work week is now done

I’m grateful for a good data plan. Our internet provider has been down in our area all day ( the joys of rural living) but at least I can access internet from my phone

I’m grateful for music and the ability to dance around .

I’m grateful for books to read

I’m grateful for 471 days sober

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Today I’m grateful for:
~Having great conversations with each of the kids individually
~Shopping with them and getting prepared for the Grandmother’s funeral next weekend
~Both of them wanting to go
~My handsome partner
~Side quests & making time for them
~Baby Canadian geese
~Laughter
~Playing well together
~Going to see my girlfriend today
~Being able to find linen clothes easily
~Connection
~Guides
~Better sleep
~Soulful Sundays

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Good morning sober warriors,

Im greatful i have 6 weeks to prep for my next 10k. The goal is to run it straight thru

I am so very greatful for a new day

I am greatful for

Recovery
The fellowship of aa
Sponsorship
I get to meet with both my sponsees today
I awoke early and rested
Chores are almost done
Menards home store
My plants continue to live
Time with hubby
Date night saturday to observe our 5year wedding anniversary
An upcoming trip to san diego in 12 days
Simple luxuries
Basic needs being met
Good communication
A good day ahead

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Grateful:
I did get some school work done. I ton is due today but I filled my brain with accounting shenanigans.
I made breakfast.
Today’s quote here matters, “Either you fun the day or the day runs you.” I experience this challenge every day. Guess what helps….Gratitude.
Knowledge that I spend too much time on non-proactive things. Proactivity is important and makes me grateful.
You.

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I’m grateful for today’s reading in Courage To Change.
I’m grateful for the mindfulness gratitude I practice during the day.
I’m grateful I can get here today and read and write some gratitude.

So buckle up :squinting_face_with_tongue:

I’m grateful for a warm dog on my lap this morning.
I’m grateful for the rain last night that woke me up at 5 am.
I’m grateful I went back to bed until 7.

I’m grateful for the citrus trees I was able to plant in containers yesterday. And Thursday.
I’m grateful I’m reading up on them and learning how to take care of them and try and save the ones I got that are in ground.
I’m grateful I read about companion planting to deter unwanted pests.

I’m grateful for what’s app and close friends.
I’m grateful for my meditation music.
I’m grateful for my coffee.

I’m grateful we closed on the Newport Condo and we are done with that very short chapter of our lives.
I’m grateful the couple were just like us, according to my agent, and gave us asking price because they loved it and want to be closer to family.
I’m grateful during the inspection when the new a/c, I had installed, didn’t work, cooler calm heads prevailed on all sides, with many phone calls, because getting the part or circuit board was a huge cluster fuck. It all got done and we actually closed early.

I’m grateful the trainer at Jojo’s boot camp said he has aptitude :nerd_face: and is doing great. And he’s showing confidence.
I’m grateful she sends us videos of him everyday.
I’m grateful he’s learning how to act on a leash. Poor guy was so freaked out on a leash walking. But he’s learning. And they love him. We miss him. One more week.

I’m grateful I got tons of maintenance shit scheduled for the Malibu condo and around here so I can be set up for wifey’s next surgery in about 2 weeks.
I’m grateful when I remember she is in so much pain with her arthritic thumbs. And pain makes you tired. And I need to remember that. She’s always fucken tired.
I’m grateful when I remember her pain. I don’t see it like with a bum knee and a limp.

I’m grateful for my health and if I think I’m busy now it’s only going to get more challenging. Ya that’s it more challenging :winking_face_with_tongue:
And now I’m grateful I got 2 Dogs!
I’m grateful I’m going to have to learn how to stick Alice and give her, her subcutaneous fluids. I’m grateful I was able to stick her Friday and I’ll have a chance to jab her today.

I’m grateful for Sunday gratitude.

Heaven forbid I should surrender, accept my discomfort, and pray for guidance.

Today’s Reminder
Willpower cannot eliminate in a day troubles that have taken root and flourished in my life for decades. Things take time.

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Today I’m grateful for:

  1. Finishing TMS tomorrow. It’s been a long and strange journey of sessions 5 nights a week. I’m noticing improved mood, positivity, and insight, and I’m grateful to have been able to undertake this journey. Nervous for the bill to come but grateful for payment plans. I’m also grateful for the organization offering to supplement my cost down if insurance continues to decline to cover me.
  2. Mental health medications and my care team. I’m so grateful for my primary care doctor getting me to a new psychiatrist when she honestly didn’t feel like she could manage my meds any longer, I’m grateful to my therapist for always being real about the level of care that I need, and to the new psychiatrist for being willing to take on what he described as a tricky case.
  3. Glasses to help me see
  4. Seeing my extended family yesterday and the quality time catching up and playing croquet with the people I came from. Quirks and drama aside, I love them.
  5. Specifically my immediate family, who I adore and miss when the time without seeing them stretches out. I’m grateful to live close to my parents and brothers and to get to see them most months and have their support as well as they can give it in life.
  6. My sobriety. I’m grateful to not lose time and dignity to drinking anymore.
  7. Introspection. My time in TMS and away from my favorite person are leading to lots of thinking about my wellness, boundaries, and needs and where they’re being supported vs confused.
  8. Breaking generational cycles of emotional trauma
  9. Talking Sober and the lovely people, here now and before
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Sunday gratitude.

Today I’m grateful for relaxed days. I’m grateful I enjoyed me time, friends time, pet time, couch time, good food. I’m grateful I did a little bit so I don’t totally drown in chores & farmwork next week. I’m grateful that I don’t give a fuck to be honest. My life, my choices what I do and what I don’t do. I’m grateful that I remember myself every day that I can do as I please (the inner nagging upheavals are enervating).

I’m grateful for my life as it is :folded_hands:

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@Dazercat

Thanks for putting me on to this thread for gratitude , I’m working on this every and I’m glad to join everyone on this thread of gratitude :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

I am very grateful for my cosy home and adobe partner and my huge coy hoody today after getting through my first weekend sober in a very long time :smiling_face:

Grateful to be here and on this journey alongside you all :flexed_biceps::heart:

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Amazing partner
My family
My comfortable home
Food on the table
Great tv shows
My giant cosy hoody

A really good nap :sleeping_face:

Anyone else ?

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Today I am grateful for:

Time being creative with my son
Cooking with my son
The reminder that my addiction is still here and there is more work to do.

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April 12th
Today I am grateful for:
:rose: My son being able to open up to me about his feelings and thoughts
:rose: Being able to stay home from work today to give my husband a break
:rose: Getting many things done around the apartment that needed to be done
:rose: A new week approaching to get back on track with my health
:rose: The new HCA we have. Im praying she continues to do well
:rose: Clean clothes… laundry got done today
:rose: Coffee

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Today I’m grateful for:

A super lovely long weekend away in Spain :spain:

The time spent with my best friend, chilling, laughing and and exploring new places

My son looking after Rocky :dog_face: and that my house is still standing :see_no_evil_monkey::joy:

How super excited Rocky :dog_face: was to see me when I got home in the early hours this morning

For my bed :person_in_bed:

My boys and how amazing they are

My 18 year old getting a part time job to run along side his college course, he’s been looking/applying for so long now, so pleased he’s been offered one at our local Tescos :clap:

A fresh but sunny morning

Coffee and catching up on here

Getting back to the gym tomorrow :flexed_biceps:

Have a beautiful Monday everyone :hugs:

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