How does Recovery Dharma and AA together for you? Gives you one of these something the other can’t?
I’m asking, because I’m in AA, too, but also think about Recovery Dharma.
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Im new to Dharma Recovery. This will be my second meeting. I feel like i will grow more through meditation and mindfulness thru those meetings. Dont get me wrong, i still love aa but im just adding more sober tools to my toolbox.
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I’m very grateful to have been woken up in bed, it’s 1:20am and all I can hear banging, toys, jumping and all sorts.
Such loud noises and bumps in the night all from tiny little Rita (who is our deaf kitten) all this noise and I’m grateful I’m in bed giggling at her making all this noise without a care in the world and when you see how little she is and the amount of noise she can make is just so cute, she’s un aware of it and I can imagine the more the noise the more of vibration she feels so did it more 
I’m so grateful she came to live with us, I’m so grateful for my patience and love that she can just be herself and not have a care in the world just because she can.
I’m grateful I know all the noises as what she is getting up to, I’m grateful that she sleeps through some nights… Slowly we will get there to sleeping until it’s light out im just so grateful for her, for all my pets I love them all so much.
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Good evening all,
I’m grateful for a day off work. I’m grateful I got stuff done, little by little. I’m grateful for my kids. I’m grateful I quit drinking while I still have time with them at home. I’m grateful for a sunny, cool day. I’m grateful for exercise and that my body can do it. I’m grateful we have enough.
Everyone have a wonderful evening 
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Im greatful the worst thing that happened to me today was a cop on the interstate and i couldnt speed to work. Im fuckin blessed and greatful todays inconveniences are trivial.
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I’m grateful to God for guiding me through this day clean and sober. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the grati-dudes. I’m grateful for…
I am grateful my sister made it to and from surgery today and it appears to have been successful. I am grateful for the twelve steps and the people who practice them. I am grateful for boundaries and the courage to respect them and not allow them to be crossed. I am grateful for feeling all the things lately and praying some growth follows. I am grateful to be working the steps. I am grateful to be working on recovery, not sobriety. I am grateful that I have cleared a fair bit of wreckage this past week. I am grateful I have Dr, Dentist, Counsellor, financial and psychiatrist appointments scheduled everyday this week and most of next. I am grateful there is a twelve step meeting everyday. I am grateful for humor and laughter . I am grateful for my God given gift of gab. It has gotten me into and out of alot of trouble. Coupled with faith, personality and the gift of a smile through my previous recovery efforts. I have been blessed with a chance to connect with so many people and grow a solid foundation for me as well as watching my fellowships thrive and grow. I am grateful I got asked out on a date by which seems to be a healthy woman that works at my bank. I am grateful she isn’t after my money becuase she has seen my bank accout Lol
God bless you all.
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p.s. You are killing it. Ya you!!
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Early morning gratitude. I’m grateful for meeting my counselor yesterday.
Our talk showed me that I have markedly changed in the last 1,5 months. My attitude, my lifestyle, my emotions, my focus, my self-esteem, healthy boundaries, living life at my pace. All the babysteps, therapy and work added up to shifting and changing. I feel content, there is minimal to no anger, aggression and grumpy in my life these days. Mostly concerning my ex but also on many other issues I had/have to deal with. Sometimes I feel jolly again. What a blessing 
I know this won’t last forever. I’m grateful for all moments, hours, days I feel calm, content, jolly, a bit wicked. I was a happy, joyful, energetic person before things went down the drain in our marriage and around and life squeezed out the last drop of bearing off me.
I’m grateful I woke up sober and well rested. First thing in the morning: Snuggling and playing with the big red furball in bed. I’m grateful for the love and joy my cats bring to my life.
I’m grateful I painted my fingernails yesterday. I paint them rarely, maybe once or twice per year.
There are lots of little changes I start to notice. I feel better to become myself again, to let go what is not me anymore or was only developed to cope with life Hard work and staying on track pays off in the long run. Nobody said it is easy but it is worth it 
This saying applies not only on recovery but on every journey in life.
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Im grateful that im feeling better after 21 days sober
Im grateful that i learned more about zoom aa meetings today.
Im grateful for my 3 sons
Im grateful for my dog jackson.
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I’m grateful very often I get strong visions of when I was drinking so bad that I really didn’t want to be like that anymore but didn’t have the emotional or physical energy to even try.
This vision was me drunk on the sofa drinking straight out the bottle, which was often 2 big gulps and it was gone and on to the next… Well I was watching TV and had hardly any food in the house, no money (facing a big emotional loss so a big mess in my head) and the film had this man just cooking a nice meal on his own and he looked like he was enjoying it, I know it’s just a film but at that moment I felt so lost in darkness, so sad, I didn’t know who I was, and all I wished for was to feel like that man on the TV and just be happy to be able to cook a meal and just be at peace with that.
I imagined it I wanted it but it took a while still before I helped myself.
I’m grateful last week this vision flashed in my head, not just visions of that moment but I felt how I felt at the time and I’m so grateful that I got myself out of that hole, that dark emptiness.
I’m grateful that when this vision came I looked around and thought wow, I am so grateful that I am at peace and happy for so many small things in life that I took for granted. I’m so grateful I am no longer stuck in darkness or feel empty.
Life’s not perfect and I don’t have everything, I’m grateful I don’t want everything but Iv got everything needed to live a simple calm and peaceful life, and that’s enough.
I’m grateful today to be wiping my fridge down, I’m grateful for the Tesco shop that came this morning.
I’m grateful I have tears in my eyes that I am living that life that i had wished for when that film was on.
I’m so grateful that I’m scared to go back to that life.
I’m grateful when I’m have cravings this and many other bad visions remind me how lucky I am to have got out of that cycle.
I’m grateful for @Dazercat for posting his cat recently as this was also a heavy reminder that my addiction is worse then I can often let myself believe.
(This reminded me of a drunken time of my own-no pets involved but many years ago and proof my addiction has always been there)
I’m glad I could laugh at myself with humility.
I’m so grateful today I am happy and peaceful to just cook a nutritious meal and be happy really happy inside with who I am now.
I’m grateful I can accept my flaws.
I’m grateful I don’t ever have to live or feel like that day on the sofa watching that movie.
Have a lovely day everyone 
I’m grateful for YOU 
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@Twizzlers this made my morning.
I’m listening to the audio book ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a f$@k’ and there’s a part in the early chapters where the author says, paraphrasing, save your Fs for what matters in your life, for what’s important; don’t waste them on things that don’t matter. Sounds like you are doing just that. 
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Good morning grateful friends.
I’m grateful for another day sober free from cravings.
I’m grateful the sun is shining and it will be warm today. Spring is on the way. I always feel so much worse in winter so spring is even more welcome.
I’m grateful that I got a few more hours of sleep last night (even though I had crazy dreams).
I’m grateful for the reminders to take things ODAAT. Not just my sobriety, but also life in general while dealing with mental health issues. And that it’s okay if all I did for the day was survive to make it to the next day.
I’m grateful that my transition back to work is going okay now. I’m free to take frequent breaks and work at my own pace, so that really helps. I’m grateful I have a supportive boss and coworkers who can help out if needed. Concentration and focus are still a major issue, but I’ve at least stopped one of the meds adding to the brain fog.
I’m grateful for all of you here.
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Congratulations 
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I love this! I’m so happy for you! This brightened my morning, thank you for sharing this.
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I’m most grateful for me today! I’m grateful that I worked hard and I’m going to finish my mileage goal for the cardio challenge I’m in. I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, and I told myself maybe it wasn’t worth it but I’m happy and proud now that I stuck with it even though I had to work extra hard to make up for days I missed when I was sick. Also, I’ve hated broccoli for years and years, but I bought some and roasted it with garlic as a side for dinner last night and it was actually really good (I mean, pretty much everything is good when you cover it in garlic and oil and roast the shit out of it). So I’m proud of myself for that, and grateful I was willing to give it a go. I’m grateful to have another veggie in my repertoire. Im grateful my puppies current destructive rampage hasn’t damaged anything that can’t be replaced, and don’t think I’ll ever stop being surprised at how quickly and quietly they can cause havoc. I’m grateful to wake up feeling good in the morning, and grateful to feel like it is possible for me to do and achieve the things I want to do, and to take care of myself, the people that are important to me, and our home.
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Good morning sober fam,
Im so very greatful for…
My sobriety, 303? Days of freedom
Time with hubby yesterday
Hubby cooked dinner
Boscoe, gotta love him hes too cute
Survived my monday
Enjoyed my recovery dharma meeting, left feeling more centered
Leading an AA mtg tonight
Working from home today
Doing a crockpot dinner
Reminders not to rush my days
Healthy eating
Newcomers to this app bringing reminders of the pain and despair i am a few months distanced from
Humility
Improved mental health
Forward progress
Progress not perfection
All of you
We can do this thing one day at a time
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Thankyou 
I have just spent the day dusting and wiping I’m grateful it’s all done.
Just got to cook that meal 
I had about 3 hours sleep last night !
Hope your well and I’ll take a look at that book this evening if it’s on audio or Amazon. I need to get a good selection for the summer
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I’m grateful to read almost every morning the excitement of recovery from CJ’s gratitude list.
I’m grateful to be home with my cats and dogs. Grateful to have already done a breathing meditation with Daisy on my lap.
Grateful for WhatsApp text from friends checking in on me. 
I’m grateful for the rollercoaster of feelings with the love of my granddaughter and her family and the grief and loss and uncertainty of my future with my marriage and the only life I know.
I’m grateful to realize I spent quite a few days not worrying about the actions of a loved ones drinking. I’m grateful I realized this is fucking normal. I’m grateful to realize what I’m living is so far from normal. I’m grateful I got an Al-Anon meeting tonight.
I’m grateful I bared out all my feelings and options Friday morning. EVERYTHING.
I’m grateful for all my grief and loss that I am embracing. I’m so grateful I was able to do this and still be happy as a pig in shit when I was with my granddaughter and her family. I’m grateful somehow. I’ve been able to separate the 2 feelings. I’m grateful I know I may not be able to always do this. I’m grateful for “Just For Today.” I’m grateful if I don’t know what to do. I don’t have to do anything. I’m grateful I actually have to do one thing. I’m grateful I can remain sober.
I’m grateful at all cost I will remain sober.
I’m grateful I know one fucking drink, that first FUCKER will change my world. I’m grateful somehow I feel too good to do that.
All right then. Let’s bring on this fucking day, one day at a time. Let’s see what happens.
“Surely, two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grandparent.”
Donald A. Norberg
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I’m extremely grateful to see some names back here who I have missed very much here 
I’m grateful that feeling grateful feels like an energy insider me, empowering me to see the light side of life.
I’m grateful I feel tearful because I’m not sad, but I know I’m not numb anymore and can sit with my feelings.
I’m grateful I cry for strangers when I see them suffer, I’m grateful my heart still loves and hasn’t turnt cold and hard.
I’m grateful it’s almost time to start planting seeds for vegetables as it will be my second go this year and I’m excited for it.
I’m grateful for this thread, and all of you here
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Good morning.
I am grateful that my friend K did not leave his body. I am grateful that his wife felt supported and loved when I reached out to her through IG. I am grateful that I dont get in my head about things like that anymore, that my heart leads the way, that love leads the way.
I am grateful for all I have to offer my loved ones, for the time that I have, and the energy that I have. I am grateful that today I can give myself away in such a way that I dont lose myself. I am grateful that even though I have never given myself away as much as I do now , I have never felt more whole.
I am grateful that my child can take conversations and put thrm into action right away. I am grateful I get to be her only parent, and that I get to spoil her rotten with time, love and attention. I am grateful that I get to spend my days with her at home, helping her with her school work, monitoring her exams, driving her into town for turtoring and her art classes. I am grateful that my child was never taken away from me, that I never lost my license, got a DUI nor had an accident. I am grateful to have escaped active addiction with all of that still holding together, no matter how thread bare it was.
I am grateful for my health, its been shitty lately but not as shitty as a lot of other people I know. I am grateful that these stomach bugs I have been getting (had another on friday) pass quickly and that I am only feeling wiped out for a few days post barfing episodes.
I am grateful that G and I are more comfortable with our conversations lately. Grateful that I will be able to take a Tuesday evening detox panel leader position so that I can attened my homegroup on Thursdays.
Grateful for this thread.
Grateful for hope.
Grateful for love.
Grateful for everything.
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