I’m grateful to be up again way too early, no headache. No hangover. Im getting a jump on things for my trip today. And grateful I can sneak in some early gratitude.
I’m grateful yesterday is over.
I’m grateful I got more work to do on….guess who? I’m grateful I think I got some deep resentments I just can’t let go of. It’s got to be why I was in such a pissy mood yesterday. I’m grateful I got all the tools. I’m going to meetings. Shit. I even did 3 meditations yesterday. And exercise. But I just couldn’t let go of what was bothering me. I’m grateful I found a podcast on the recovery show about resentment. But still. Nothing worked. I’m grateful I woke up today and I feel different. Currently. For the better. Nothing’s changed.
Dang feelings I guess some days those bastards just have to come. Hang out. And eventually go.
I’m grateful the joy I get every morning when I side step Daisy so I don’t trip. Pet Mavy at my sink when I’m washing my face. Hear Benson get out of bed and follow me to the kitchen. Watch Minnie get up and stretch a good morning, and take the dogs out. And grateful when Alice follows me to the master bedroom for her breakfast and B is already in there waiting. And I’m grateful when Mavy doesn’t puke up his breakfast because he ate too fast. I’m grateful I get to sit down with my coffee. My God. My readings and devotionals. And my gratitude. I’m grateful now I get to watch the sunrise.
I’m grateful I can realize all the worrying in the world will not get me to the airport on time. I’m grateful I’ll be ready. I’m grateful I can only take care of what’s inside my hula hoop. I got no fucking control of what’s outside my hula hoop. I’ll be grateful, even though I know this, when I can accept this.
I’m grateful I can still work on acceptance and resentments if I’m willing.
I am grateful for world religions and for all of the amazing books written.
I am grateful for faith.
I am grateful for uncomfortable conversations and that others feel safe to be vulnerable with me. I am also grateful that I am able to voice my needs today and say what is on my mind.
I am grateful that today is my mom’s birthday. I am grateful that she is still pretty healthy and active. I am grateful that her mind is still doing ok. I am grateful that I get to see her everyday, puttering around the yard, feeding her humming birds in her nightie and gum boots. I am grateful for all the beautiful visual memories I have of my mom, I hope that I am able to hold on to them for a very long time. ( I think I will secrety snap a few photos actually, not something I want to forget)
I am grateful for my HP and that I just need to sit quietly and my questions are always answered.
I have been wondering if there is maybe something wrong with me. If maybe I have shut down my emotions, but I havent. I still feel so deeply but the feelings I feel are on a completely different level to what I am used to. Through a lot of prayer and meditation I recieved my answer this morning. I am grateful for equanimity.
I am grateful for prayer and meditation.
I am grateful for the nighttime when I get to recharge my energy, I am grateful for sleep.
I am grateful for universal love.
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Ya you!
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@anon74766472 I see you too…I hope you get past this rough patch of frustration soon. I know there has been a lot going on with you in the past few months. Here for you, when you need it
Grateful today for the simple fact that I don’t drink.
Grateful this is a simple fact now, because it was not simple at all back in March.
Grateful I can manage difficult situations, stress, frustrations, and setbacks much better now. They haven’t gotten easier, but now I don’t have the added stress of hiding the shame in my behaviour and of managing the anxiety that alcohol caused in an infinite loop.
Grateful I don’t take this simple fact for granted.
Today I miss my Mum and my husband very much. I got a note from his lawyer with his ideas about how he wants to split the farm when we divorce. I’m grateful I did not react. I have to think about it before I call my lawyer. I’m grateful he is far away because I really would like to ask him how insensitive a human being can be. My mum died and all he wants is my money. But maybe I misinterpret the note
Nope, no misinterpretation possible.
I’m grateful for purring cats, delivery service, a warm shower. I’m grateful the day is over soon. I’m so fed up with everything. I’m grateful this pitty party won’t last. I’m tired, exhausted and feel abandoned. I’m grateful all feelings are temporarily
I am 31 days into my new job. The first two weeks I had to hold my feet in place to keep myself from walking out the door. There were many legit reasons for feeling so overwhelmed but I too, saw my patterns of quitting and giving up on myself. I’m proud AF of myself for staying and doing something really hard. I’m really proud of you, too. We’re worth it, we’re worth having faith in!
Im grateful my store manager believes firmly in “family first”
Im grateful he sees me as a good employee worth keeping even though my first 3 months with the company has been turbulant as i have been either sick or cleaning up things i had turned a blind eye to with my family.
Im grateful for the willingness to make ammends and so far those ammends have been received well. I know some coming up may not be, and im grateful i dont have to carry that fear today.
Im grateful for eric and stella guiding me to insight timer. Its been an incredibly useful tool for me. Especially on breaks at work, when im overwhelmed i can use a short guided meditation and it helps with the panic.
Im grateful my family and I are all working together to be better today than we were yesterday.
Im grateful to be sober and im grateful for this chance to try again
Morning,
I’m grateful for not drinking yesterday or wanting to.
I’m grateful to read @Bootz posts, I can picture your house and garden in my head. I see your bird baths and well and lovely meadows, sounds idyllic.
I’m grateful we’re all here, together. So many different lifestyles, upbringings and personalities but we’re all walking the same path, helping each other from afar when one of us stumbles, it’s humbling to be part of. The shares and photos make me feel like I know you, your families too and your pets.
I love it here.
I’m grateful I’m here.
My heart is with you and your friend Billy. Loosing someone is hard enough, it seems ( to me anyways) that loosing them to this disease is both harder, humbeling and makes me sink at the thought that it could be me…
Sending you a huge warm virtual hug my friend.
My sobriety, 173 days free from weed and alcohol
My husband, my best friend, and love
Boscoe and his sweet, smart personality
An emergency savings fund that got us thru my unemployment and a newer car for my husband after his car accident
Steadily repaying savings
Its payday
Its Friday
Guided sleep meditations on insight timer
Casual dress at work
A ladies AA mtg last night on gratitude
Getting into this gratitude practice
Everyone here sharing their sober journies. I wouldnt be this far along without the fellowship on this forum
I’m grateful we made it to Dallas yesterday. I’m grateful I was sober getting off the plane and picking up the rental car. I’m grateful I just read on the plane. No Internet. Just a book. Kindle. I’m grateful for kindle. I’m grateful I didn’t have to plan how much I could or couldn’t drink so I could drive the rental. I’m grateful it’s so freeing to just travel and fly. Who knew? I’m grateful I don’t have a crushing headache this morning.
I’m grateful for baby N’s new schedule. I’m grateful we’ll see her after her second breakfast this morning and not too early for the OG’s.
I’m grateful for room service coffee. Especially this French Press. Good lord that’s a strong cuppa
I’m grateful to be totally flexible and have no idea what the day brings with a 3 month old. I’m grateful it sure makes it easier for me to not try and be in control. I’m grateful I can be grandpa at your service. Whatever and whenever.
I’m grateful for my TS fam. Especially this fam on this thread.
I’m grateful for my wife.
I’m grateful it’s getting easier to dump the pets off at the vet. Well, easier for us. I’m grateful they, or the one lady we recognized, was excited to see Benson and sweet Minnie when we brought them in.
Let Go and let God
And oldie. But a goody.
But not always easy.
I am grateful for movement, dreams, silence and love.
I am grateful for soft voices.
I am grateful for bald babies with gummy smiles.
I am grateful for humility, and I am grateful for grace.
I am grateful for breathing techniques.
Day 122
I’m grateful to be sober 4 months today. To be at peace in my mind and heart. I’ve had to remove almost everyone from my life because the more peaceful and clear minded I get the more I realize how toxic everyone really has been in my life. I’m grateful for this peace and freedom I have.
Today I’m again grateful the day is over. I spent it mostly on the couch with books and cats and cried. I’m grateful for books and cats and couch. Grateful for the shower I will take before going to bed. I feel like sweating crap. F@#$%%ing hormons. F@#$$%ing husband. F@#$*ing emotions.
Morning,
I’m grateful my son is home after working away in Scotland all week.
I’m grateful my freezer is full.
I’m grateful for slow cooker meals.
I’m grateful to be flexible with my work to accommodate people’s needs.
I’m grateful my niece asked who wants a chair of my mums. I said I’d like it. When she died I hardly kept anything, I think I’m regretting being so brutal with her things.
I’m grateful drinking hardly enters my thoughts
I hope you feel a bit rested this morning @erntedank .
I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful for some interactions yesterday. Baby steps. I am not a video on person in zoom calls. It gets better. And I practiced sun salutations with a friend of mine who I know from therapy 5 years ago and we rarely see each other and it was so cool to see her face in this set-up. I am grateful I did catch up on the handstand course yesterday. At one point her said: when your are up it’s not that there is no movement, there is no stillness. When you fall down it’s because you lost presence like to get back into balance. And at first it takes bigger movements and takes a lot of power. Does this remind me of sobriety?
I am grateful it’s the weekend.
I am grateful I have work. I am grateful I can pay my bills. I am happy that my grandma didn’t get lost on her excursions (4 times during 3 weeks, cannot recommend this nursing home).
I am grateful I have enough.
I’m grateful it’s Saturday and I have no commitments. Grateful I slept in. It is a rare occasion when I do so. I needed it.
I’m grateful for the beautiful weather.
Grateful for flavored coffee and musings on a quiet morning.
I’m gratefully humbled by being disqualified at the last race of the season yesterday. I was very disappointed. Took a wrong turn where the race path was not signaled well. I will not place in the year’s championship because of this mistake. I told my youngest (who did beautifully on his competitions yesterday) that I was disappointed. I was doing so well in the race! He said: “Mom, you showed up and gave it your best. You’ll learn from it. That’s what matters.” I said: “Somehow it’s not making me feel better.” And he said: “Well, that’s how we (him and his brother) feel when it happens to us and you say the same thing to us!” I giggled. He is right. From the mouths of babes…That’s sports and life for you. Sometimes you give it your best and you don’t reach your goals. And that is ok.
I’m grateful I’m accepting that showing up and giving it your best is the main acomplishment. Showing up sober and giving it my best, in any situation, is what matters to me.
I’m grateful this is a small experience that made me realign my thinking about the big challenges, past, present and future, and how to face them with determination but with less pressure and a calmer heart.
Much love to you all - I hope you have an amazing weekend!
I’m grateful I think I got some deep resentments I just can’t let go of. It’s got to be why I was in such a pissy mood yesterday. I’m grateful I got all the tools. I’m going to meetings. Shit. I even did 3 meditations yesterday. And exercise. But I just couldn’t let go of what was bothering me. I’m grateful I found a podcast on the recovery show about resentment. But still. Nothing worked. I’m grateful I woke up today and I feel different. Currently. For the better. Nothing’s changed.
accept this.
