Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #2

[Jftself]

Hello fam just at work with some down time thinking about how grateful I am to be alive, and be clean. I’m just grateful for my life period in this moment

[Singtone]

Grateful that this thread still exists and that there are still lots of familiar faces here.
Grateful that @Dazercat has made it to three whole years. It was never in doubt.
Grateful that @eph-M-eral is here with her poetic posts. I missed you when you left, and I haven’t been looking in the right places since you’ve been back.
Grateful that @Its_me_Stella is still here and rocking it. If you are a twin with young Eric, does that mean that you’ve had a recent milestone too?
Grateful that @Misokatsu is still here - but do I call you Flo these days? I’m a bit behind on that.
Grateful for all of the gratidudes, new and old.
Grateful that gratitude became a way of life for me, which meant that I didn’t feel the need to write it down - but also grateful for this exercise in consciously thinking about it - because it is more substantial this way. I can see that at this moment.

[desert_rose]

I’m giving it a go…this is not as easy as it seems…

1. I’m grateful I had the courage to choose to live on April 2, 2022. It took years of failed attempts to “control my drinking” until that date. I’m grateful I was tough enough to plow through the withdrawals and strong enough to fight off the cravings. I’m grateful I don’t take my sobriety for granted, not for a minute.

2. I’m grateful that this year, when faced with a situation at work that involved a very toxic and damaging boss, I kept my integrity. I’m proud of the fact that I did not and will not choose to become someone lesser, lower, worse. Never. Even if I end up with the short end of the stick, I will always try to be better. Stronger. Fair. Someone my kids can learn from and be proud of.

3. I’m grateful I feel like my body is strong again. My legs run happily, my arms swim with grace. I play with my kids and their cousing with excitement. I don’t feel hollow anymore. I eat for sustenance and for
   pleasure. I feel the nourishment turn into energy. I fall asleep with the good kind of tired at the end of each day. Even on bad days - I’m tired because I gave my all.

[Shaunda]

Grateful for ears to hear the reminders i need right when i need them.

[Its_me_Stella]

I am grateful for bone broth and that this stomach flu may only be a 24 hr bug.
I am grateful that my parents were able to take my daughter to the pediatrician appointment we have waited 2.5 years for. (No joke)
I am grateful that i have a Dr’s appointment tomorrow for pain injections because this 3 day migraine ontop of puking for 24 hours hasnt been any fun.
I am grateful that I know the mixture of yoga, rest and pain support that works for me to keep my migraines at minimum.
I am grateful for the 1 year cake I went to last night, I am grateful G came to pick me up so I didnt have to drive and I am hopeful I didnt get anyone sick. (I thought I was nauseated from the headache)

@Singtone yes T, my clean date is Dec 29th. Congrats on your 2 years too. I am grateful to see you here.

[Jenny1972]

I am so grateful for 5 days. I have never made it this far before. One day at a time.

[Its_me_Stella]

Congrats, grateful you have decided to choose yourself.

[Twizzlers]

I am gratefull for my using dream last night.
I am gratefull it has reminded me of how dark my life became.
I am gratefull I woke up in my cosy little room with a flood of relief it wasn’t my life now.
I am gratefull for the dark nudge of a reminder of what it felt like as it felt so real.
I’m gratefull I can look back and see how hard I have worked to get here and when I look forward I see a sober me.

Have a lovely day all

[Twizzlers]

5 days is amazing congratulations,
You have the strength deep inside you to do this .
And you have us

[erntedank]

Lunchtime check-in. Today I’m grateful I already ticked off two things from the to do list, one for good . I’m grateful for leftovers. I’m grateful Schimanski did nor get an electric shock yesterday when he thought he is Tarzan and the lamp over the table is a liana Him and the lamp had a nice takeoff!
I’m grateful I can fix it on my own, but not today.
I’m deeply grateful that sometimes problems find their own solutions, without stressing me or doing a lot. I only have to wait and be patient.
I’m grateful for weird dreams. Last night very weird. Woke up completely confused, could not tell if some of it really happened. Still thinking about some parts of it.
I’m grateful for rest before the next appointment. Practice the pause. ODAAT

[desert_rose]

It’s good to see you here, Shaunda!

[Misokatsu]

Get well soon @Its_me_Stella

Grateful for sobriety
Grateful to eat to nourish
Grateful for my son pushing himself even when it is uncomfortable for him
Grateful for skinship with daughter
Grateful husband listened
Grateful for helpful people in public service
Grateful to get some grading done
Grateful to have an invite to a bday party and the means to buy a present for it

[desert_rose]

Today I’m grateful for the holiday time with my extended family. I needed it so much. I don’t think I realized how much I needed it.

I’m grateful for my parents, my siblings and their families. I’m gratefu I met and spent time with my baby nephew . I’m grateful for the time to connect over coffee, walking on the beach, prepping food, playing with the kids…heart full of love, but a bit heavy and sad that we leave today.

Grateful that I take the saying “this too, shall pass” to heart nowadays. Good moments pass too. I do my best to treasure and be present for them

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

[Frazzetta]

Grateful they decided to close the office and have everyone work remotely today, even though I prefer going in and seeing people’s faces and chirping greetings and encouragement as people grumble in. I’m grateful that people at my job not only give me space to be myself but they actually seem to like it. I’m grateful fitness classes have started up again at the gym, and grateful that I’ve worked hard enough to be ridiculously sore today. I’m grateful that over the years I’ve overcome some gym-shyness and am confident enough to participate in group fitness classes, even with a new instructor, and even when I’m the only one in class and they don’t have anything else to do but watch and judge me.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I’m a good person.
I’m grateful I didn’t stress too much about going to a meeting last night because of weather.
I’m grateful I just kind of ended up there.
I’m grateful for the morning darkness.
I’m grateful to look up and see day break without sun. Just green trees and white snow on them. No real light. Just a gray.
I’m grateful my wife cooked dinner for us last night. WHILE I WAS AT A MEETING!!
I’m grateful to put things in perspective. 7 months ago she was like. I’m not cooking if you’re going to a meeting!! So I go to my meetings and I come home and I have to take us out to dinner. In the scheme of life I know it’s not so bad. But in the winter darkness, with ice and snow covered roads, it’s kind of a hassle. It’s a tasty little victory.
I’m grateful I hear Alice screaming in our bedroom for my wife to get up
I’m grateful my Keen Clogs fit.
I’m grateful I kept my new Keen boots.
I’m grateful they give me happy feet.
I’m grateful for my life and wife and children and their spouses. My blessings. And this app. Oh a grandchildren

Never let a day pass without looking for the good, feeling the good within you, praising, appreciating, blessing and BEING GRATEFUL.
FB/JOYOFMOM

[Thirdmonkey]

Today…my parents. (Actually always, but just got off the phonecwith mom)

[Its_me_Stella]

I am grateful to have risen from the dead once again. Damn that was rough… when I slowly woke this morning and my head wasnt pounding i thought. “Thank you God.” And I meant it, Im grateful.
I am grateful for the hunger cues I had while I was sleeping and that they woke me up. I am grateful that after years of mistreating my body she still works hard at staying alive. I am grateful for my body and her tenacity.
Although I really want a coffee I am grateful I listened to my wiser self and opted for tea. I am grateful that although I only had decaf earl grey I think its the best option for a first try with something in my tummy. Oh dont worry, I will drink a pot of coffee if this stays down. Lol
I am grateful to be up early enough and feel well enough to head out to the sunrise soon. My weather app says its overcast but sometimes that makes for the prettiest one.
I am grateful to have found a book study group for the book. “Women who run with the Wolves”. I am reading it for the second time and thought it would be fun to join a study group. Looking forward to it.
I am grateful for all of the courses I am doing on insight timer. I have always, always, always LOVED learning. Reading, studying, researching… they are my things. It just goes to show how detrimental unmedicated ADHD can be to a child and their schooling… I couldnt concentrate, I was overwhelmed so I stopped going.
I am grateful that I went back and graduated my first year clean, it would have been weird homeschooling my child in grades 11 and 12 and not having graduated myself.
I am grateful for humility.

[Cjp]

Good morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 8+ months free from weed and alcohol
My husband and our time together
Boscoe, the barking fucker
Willingness
Honesty
A beautiful moment last night where the thought that i am not alone resonated in my soul
That is all thanks to this community and my AA fellowship
Working from home today
Leftovers
Holding myself accountable
Newcomers who are desperate for change
Oldtimers with experience and wisdom
Gratitude
All of you

Sending light and love on your journey

[Hazel22]

I absolutely love number 3

[Dazercat]

Grateful to see Tony checking in with 2 years. Plus!!
@Singtone

Maybe see you again before your next birthday
Keep doing what you doing.