I am grateful to be going to work sober knowing that I am not going to jail today, that I will be able to see my wife and kids today, that I don’t have to worry about finding and using drugs. Today I am grateful for my savior Jesus Christ who rescued me from my bondage to drugs and the lifestyle
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- I’m grateful I took a long hot scalding shower before bed last night.
- I’m grateful I slept through the night solidly. 7 uninterrupted hours. Couldn’t believe it was already 6.
I wonder
………… - I’m grateful after my morning chores and a few sips of coffee, I remembered there was an 8 minute “Calm Morning Ritual” meditation by London Porter on insight timer I wanted to try and I did. It was a gorgeous 8 minutes. Best part is I didn’t feel I “needed,” it.
- I’m grateful I still had hot coffee sitting right next to me to drink after it
- I’m grateful to look out my huge windows now that there’s daylight, and see the oatmeal frosted cookie looking, pine trees filling my view.
- I’m grateful it was just the right amount of snow 3-5 inches maybe, and not the 5-8 that was predicted.
- I’m grateful Alice is up and out early and purring on my lap.
- I’m grateful I broke out one of my grandmothers quilted blankets she made for my mother, I can feel her presence here with me.
- I’m grateful I got off my ass yesterday afternoon before the snow storm and took a good walk in the cold blustery pre storm weather.
- I’m Grateful for my Frosty
The Snowman, made of synthetic lights that change color and constantly twinkle. It’s one of my first family, (with my wife and kids,) Christmas decorations that I unexpectedly came across in a moving box that I unpacked. And also brings back great memories when my children were young.
Nothing can work damage to me except myself; the harm that I sustain I carry about with me and never am a real sufferer except by my own fault.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
(Essay on Compensation)
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Welcome to the best thread in the house Travis.
My coffe is always hot and the lights are always on.
I hope to see you around.
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Im not crying you are.
I am grateful my mom lives across the lawn and I am pretty sure she has the schoolhouse quilt my grandma made me when I was little. I want it. I have not been able to get my grandma off my mind for the last few months. I am grateful she was such a soft and beautiful soul. Her presence warmed any room she graced. I am grateful she moved west from Ontario so that I got to spend more time with her and so did my mom. I am grateful that my mom was able to nurse her through her terrible death with ALS. And I am grateful that we put a photo of both my grandmothers on our christmas tree every year. I am grateful I can remember what her hands looked like and how soft her skin was when she had this human form. I am grateful that Eric is so right; when people put creative energy into making things those objects forever hold their essence. I am so grateful for that.
I am grateful to have so many opportunities to be of service this month. I have reached to both areas for PR. The first area I started my recovery journey in is in dire need of panel presenters so I put my name forward. I am grateful I had already done orientation for that area so I could get going right away. I am grateful to be on a panel this sunday at a womens recovery house. 
I am grateful that my Xmas shopping is complete and I think that I did ok staying within a reasonable budget… 
If spoiling people is a character defect then I think it will be the last one I address.
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I am grateful to be back on this thread with gratitude to be at work. Gratitude to be 5 days away from my 9 months yellow key tag, gratitude and excitement growing for this milestone I’ve been looking forward to for a hot minute.
Grateful for an incredible weekend with both of my kids, excited for this one to come.
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Can’t catch up now, will come back tomorrow.
Today I’m grateful for my lawyer, he is a good one. I’m grateful I did not mince my husband nor this complete idiot of a judge who has been annoying me for half a year now.
I’m grateful for the serenity prayer, for food in the fridge, for friends I can call and cry on their shoulders.
I’m sad because one of my neighbours lost her mum on saturday. I’m grateful for good neighbours, we like us all.
I’m grateful I found out why the printer sometimes loses the WLAN connection: Cats sniffing and padding on its touchscreen 
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Grateful to have just put my sober head on my pillow one more day, I love it.
Grateful to think and feel through my days now, I don’t just ‘get through’ them, waiting til I can pour a large glass and practically down it within minutes of walking through the door.
Grateful to feel peaceful, I’m not pretending to be someone I’m not or ignoring issues or cringing over things I’ve said or done. I am literally just me now. It is liberating. I’m grateful to be free.
I’m grateful these one days are adding up to lots of days, it feels good. I’m happy.
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These made me smile
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I’m grateful I received this in the mail today. The sweetest gift from one of my soul sisters on TS.
I’m grateful I would not have 441 days of sobriety without the help of this community. I’m grateful that the universe gives you signs when you most need them. I’m grateful life is a practice. I’m grateful that I am me. I’m grateful that I can be kind and gentle with myself. I am grateful that I am learning to make my life what I want it to be
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Aww. That’s a really nice chip. Or is it a stone? Kinda looks like a stone. It’s beautiful 
What a beautiful remembrance.
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It’s a chip It’s my first one
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I’m glad you got one. I didn’t get one my first year. And I kind of regretted it. But my second year chip I received means so much to me. It’s pretty special
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Tonight I’m just grateful I was strong enough to fight through my demons.
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I am grateful to be sober. 1500 days in a row. The single most important thing I achieved so far.
I am grateful to be sleeping okay. I accept my sleeping pattern atm.
I am grateful I could get my feelings out here yesterday. Also identifying them better than good or bad is important. Getting thrown back into old memories from time to time is also okay. They come and will go and often I am just thinking: thank god this is not my reality anymore.
I am grateful we shared our impressions about our company meeting yesterday and had all the same impression: deceived. Irritated.
I am grateful I have enough.
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Hey @Bootz , it’s too cold. Longer socks are needed today 
but they are warm as well. Thank you 
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Who is 'understanding addiction written by? Sounds a good read!
Am trying to find all the science ones i can.
Liked this naked mind by annie grace too
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Good morning all,
I’m grateful for some time this morning to do my gratitude before work. I’m grateful I took time to prepare some breakfast and lunch things for this week, which will make my days easier. I’m grateful for the rainy day we had yesterday, and grateful that it’s not currently raining for my 1 hour 45 minute commute. Im grateful for recovery and true crime and history podcasts for these drives. I’m grateful that I am able to be present for others. I’m grateful I live my life now, not just drink to get through it. I’m grateful for this thread that is so important in my recovery.
Everyone have a wonderful day❤️
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Congrats on 1500, that’s amazing
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Today I am grateful that I know I need gratitude to start my day. I am grateful that I am able to take care of myself. I’m grateful that my body has more wisdom in it then my greatest philosophies. I’m grateful I can show up for myself. I’m grateful that anything meant for me will not pass me by. I’m grateful that fear, pain, anxiety are teachers not something to bury or numb. I’m grateful I can be with myself. I’m grateful I have tools to stay grounded. I’m grateful that love and letting go holds more power then fear and control
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Grateful for the Lord rescuing me from myself and that my children are healthy and for my wife who has stuck by my side no matter what.
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