Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #2

Today I am grateful for the small things in my life.

Long talks at the end of the day with my love
Impromptu slow dances in the kitchen
My mother’s laughter
Warm pajama pants
Puppy cuddles
Morning coffee
Leftover Halloween candy
Christmas lights (yes, I realize I’m early. I combine November and December’s holidays to form what I like to call “ChristmasGiving” :joy:)

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Good morning sober family,

Im so very greatful for

My sobriety, 6+ months free from weed and alcohol
My hubby
Boscoe
My mom
Hope
Growth
Coffee
Democracy
Everyone here sharing in their sober journies

Let us go out and slay this day soberly

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I’m grateful for the past few days traveling for work. It was productive and successful.

I’m grateful I have choices. Even if those are difficult choices sometimes.

I’m grateful I had the confidence and clarity of mind to submit my resignation from work today.

I’m grateful I’m coming home to my family.

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I’m grateful to admit I’m powerless over alcohol.
I’m grateful to admit I’m powerless over people.
I’m grateful I’m up early ready for another adventure.
:pray:t2::coffee:

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I grateful for phrases like “You can lead a horse to water but you cant make them drink.” and " I wont stay clean from yesterday shower so why would I stay clean from yesterdays recovery?"

I am grateful that I can not give my recovery away to other people because if I could I would surely have none left for myself. I want so badly for other people to experience what I have found, to feel what I feel. I know myself and I know I would give it all away if I could.

I am grateful that although it is so damn hard for me, I am learning to let go gracefully. I definitely hang on for longer then I should, but with practice and a lot of deep breathing I am getting better.

I am grateful for my wood burning stove and the warm ambiance it throws in the early morning hours. Its an easy 30 min meditation for me watching those licking flames and listening to the crackle.

I am grateful that looking within isnt as scary today, that I can hold hands with my shadow because I understand her so much more.

I am grateful for my unquenchable thirst for knowledge and for the ability to wrap words around what I am learning to share it with other people.

I am grateful for dreams.
I am grateful to be heading to detox tonight on a panel.
I am grateful that service helps keep me clean.

:heart: :seedling: :dizzy:

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@KrispyMac congrats that’s fantastic.
I am grateful to be in the process of getting my license back. I’ve just applied for SR-22 insurance, so the process has finally begun. Im grateful that I stopped thinking and talking and just put it all into action and im finally taking steps. Grateful that i think this means I’m really starting to have faith in myself.
Grateful I only have a few hours until my weekend starts. Grateful I’m so tired, for this is the result of DOING.

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Im grateful for all of your shares. I got a little behind as im spending less time on here.
Im grateful im slowly growing but irritated i still make a complete ass of myself at times and really loose my temper with certain types of people.
Im grateful i know how to exit when thwt happens instead of sticking around to fan the shit flame

Im grateful for zoom AA because its easier to detach. I miss in person AA but id rather keep people at a distance. I dunno, im unsettled when it comes to forming connections with people in the program. Ive been down this road before and it let me down so bad i walked away. Im just tryinf to avoid a replay.

Im grateful my husband is taking vacation time and is home working on things around the house, restinf and is 20 days AF today.

Im grateful for our warm home

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I might add some thoughts later but I am truly grateful for this:

I am grateful that I admit I am happy about it although there are people who don’t give a shit. It’s important for me and I don’t let anyone take this away from me. It’s strange I’d like to shout it out loud and noone would understand it here.
Anyway, I am grateful I find my way on the yoga mat in the morning for some minutes, regularly. I didn’t even force it.
I am grateful I have enough. I am grateful I have a place here to get my thoughts out.

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Well I gratefully give a shit! I’ll give 2 :poop: :poop:
Congratulations Franzi. That is so freaking amazing.
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And I understand what you mean. That’s why I come here and celebrate.
It’s a BIG FUCKING DEAL!!
I’m so happy for you.
:pray:t2::heart::poop:

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Morning,
I’m grateful to have had a nice sleep.
I’m grateful to have been really busy the last couple of weeks.
Grateful I got to the hairdressers yesterday, I hope my hair is still OK this morning.
I’m grateful I’m not working today or tomorrow. It’s my nephew’s wedding today. I’m grateful that I won’t be making an idiot of myself like I did at his sister’s wedding a couple of years ago. I still cringe when I think about what I might’ve done or said. Nobody in my family knows I’ve stopped drinking, I don’t see them too often.
I’m grateful that I realise what an amazing thing it is to be sober - I love it :sparkling_heart:
Congrats to @anon74766472

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That’s fantastic and truly something to be proud of! Congratulations :tada:

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Ohhhh Franzi!! I am truly so very happy for you!
It’s a huge deal! Your wonderful accomplishment! Yay! Celebrate each day, especially this anniversary day!

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I’m grateful my mood lifted a bit yesterday and the depression wasn’t quite as bad.
Grateful my friend came over yesterday and baked me cookies.
Grateful my eye exam yesterday was good and my eyes are healthy.

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I’m grateful to be up and ready and energized for another challenging day at work.

I’m grateful that sobriety has been such a gift to myself.

I’m grateful for good health.

I’m grateful for the support of this community.

I wish you all the best today!

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Congratulations!!! 4 years is an amazing accomplishment, and one you have worked hard to reach. I’m so grateful that there is a place for us to share our milestone joy, and that people here on TS understand what a big deal it really is to make them! I’m grateful to share the journey with you!

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You don’t have to lie to kick it :joy: no body gets 4 years lol. I’m just kidding. Thats a hell of a milestone I hope to get there one day at a time. Congratulations :tada::clap::confetti_ball::raised_hands: on you’re sobriety.

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YESSSSS! Congratulations!!! This is one of the first posts i saw this morning and what a huge smile of happiness it brought to my heart ( and face ) for you.

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Good morning sober fam,

@anon74766472 4 years is a big deal! Congrats. We celebrate you

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 187 days free from weed and alcohol
Finding my seat at a variety of AA meetings
Celebrating sober milestones and the hope and strength they bring others
Celebrating my 6 months last night
Its payday
My hubby
Boscoe
My folks
Planning a surprise 70th bday trip for my mom to sedona/ grand canyon
My job
Learning patience
Love
Joy
Hope
Everyone here sharing and supporting.

Its Friday! Lets go out and slay the day soberly!

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Good morning. :sun_with_face:

I am grateful for the nurses who work at detox facilities.
I am grateful for Billy’s share and my curiosity.
I am grateful for Ram Dass’ take on a Tonglen meditation, a very important tool in my box this last year.
I am grateful for tools like that, where I can be at a meeting listening to a very painful share where the energy shifts uncomfortably in the room. I just sit there and listen to the speaker and do a tonglen meditation, it can be so powerful and effective.
I am grateful for my heart and the power within it.
I am grateful to have been asked to be a regular panel leader at detox, and I am grateful that I am being realistic about my answer. “What can you afford to give away?”
I am grateful to have been asked for dinner last night and to have gotten to know another addict a little better. We had a lot of commonalities, go figure. I am grateful for them.
I am grateful for the moderator team, I am grateful they are all addicts. I am not so sure I would be as grateful if they were normies. :wink:

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My stepdad passed away suddenly last weekend. He was only my stepdad for a couple of months, but he was really part of the family for over twenty years, and I’m so grateful for the time we had with him. I’m grateful for the love and support he gave my mom, and for the joy that officially joining the family brought him. I grieve for him, for my mom, for the projects he started and won’t finish, for the plans they made, and for the time they thought they had.

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