Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #4

[JazzyS]

@its_me_stella So thrilled for you and your daughter. Straight A’s is a great achievement. I do admire how you find new perspectives for situations – very refreshing.
@pdebs I do hope that you start to feel better soon
@billy85 great to see you on the gratitude thread Billy. Hopefully you will finish up with the move this weekend and get to enjoy your new place. Love that you and Ky are bonding so well!

A Marvelous Friday my sober friends
I am so grateful for being prepared for todays festival and not feeling overwhelmed. Trying to think of what’s the worst that can happen - i’ll need to take a break and someone will have to wait 5 extra minutes in line… i can live with that
I am so grateful for my breathable clothes that will serve me well this weekend in this intense heat
I am so grateful that I was able to complete my delivery (the last one for this client) early enough and come back to my bed for some more rest
I am so grateful that I got my ass out of bed and started my coffee instead of hiding under the covers and falling back to sleep
I am so grateful for my family / friends / my meditation and prayer. My foundation really - what’s kept me going and motivated to be a better me
I am so grateful for this community and all the people in it. Can’t express enough gratitude here!
Have a wonderful sober Friday my friends - sending much love

[Its_me_Stella]

Good morning

I feel so much lighter than I used to. In all of my years before recovery I have felt such a deep need to be understood. It never matter how much I tried, how clearly I spoke, how much effort I made to explain myself I always have felt like people just dont get me. I am so grateful that it doesnt matter anymore. I am so grateful that I dont have this ache to be seen by him or her or you. I am grateful that I know people will always understand from their experience, from their perception, not mine. Today, thats ok.

My aunt and uncle are visiting this weekend, everytime I see them my life gets clearer again and I become even more grateful than I already am. I am grateful my uncle survived his massive stroke, and I am grateful he still has a wicked sense of humor. I am grateful the universe answered his prayers and that my aunt was fired from her job. He was getting so depressed at home alone unable to do much, now they can hang out and enjoy the rest of their lives together.

I am grateful for the power of the sun, the big beautiful sun. When I close my eyes and look at it through the thin skin of my eyelids its magic.

I am grateful for babysteps. I am even grateful for backward steps because they keep me humble. I will never have this thing called life down, I will never have all the answers. The day I think I do is the day I better check myself.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful for 3 years and 5 months AFAF

I’m grateful I like getting up way too fucking early in the desert to get the dogs walked.
I’m grateful wifey doesn’t need coffee and helped me walk the dogs and she is now back in bed finishing her sleep. I’m happily grateful I told her I could do it alone but she insisted I wake her 5 minutes before I go. I’m grateful she did come so I don’t have to carry water. and 2 dogs on a leash.

I’m grateful my wife is a clam she would have caught that too @Bootz
She just loves that! After she reads her shit ton of news and politics, she says I’m just going to be a clam now. I’m grateful we had a good laugh about it and enjoyed memories of a restaurant in Idaho that had Roasted Prock on the menu with potatoes and veggies. Although, neither one of us ordered the Prock

I’m grateful for all the crazy desert birdsong I get to listen to out here this morning.
I’m grateful it’s nice and warm and I get to sit outside and do my morning shit. I’m grateful I’m starting with gratitude.

I’m grateful my son and his wife are starting to make plans for Meet The Babies At The Beach.
Episode 1.
I’m grateful I can put my Al-Anon tools to work with this first family reunion of mine and not have expectations. Except for coffee. I won’t expect it, but there is a Vintage Grocers, 6 minutes away from the VRBO, with a coffee shop that opens at 6:30. I’m grateful for google maps.

I’m grateful we are planning on getting new phones today and have a few days to get use to it.
I’m grateful half of me can be in the shade while my lower half is cooking in the sun.
I’m grateful for all the nice restaurants we get to go too in Scottsdale. Started with meatloaf at The Horney Toad last night.

I’m grateful my weeks here are planned with appointments and deliveries and trips and Al-Anon meetings and lunch and dinners in and out, and if God is laughing His ass off and rearranging those plans behind my back, I’ll clamly deal with it. I’m grateful I’m soberly blessed and can go with the flow a not with a beverage. Because I don’t do that anymore @Squirt

I’m grateful for TS, the GDudes, my Al-Anon meetings, and all the golden nuggets I get from reading on the app and listening to other people’s experiences, strength and hope. I’m grateful each little nugget keeps me sober and sane.

There’s a lovely nugget right now
Hi Stella

“I looked around and thought about my life. I felt grateful. I noticed every detail. That is the key to time travel. You can only move if you are actually in the moment. You have to be where you are to get where you need to go.”
Amy Poehler

[erntedank]

Today I’m grateful for a busy day. Got office and garden work done. Skipped chores. Relaxed with the cats in the afternoon. I’m grateful the old boy is ok again, obviously feeling well and snuggling up. I’m grateful Missi slept on me, purring herself to sleep while I was peting her. I’m grateful the red bigfoot comes over to get pets, he is so sweet.

I’m grateful I can get help with the garden work at my late mum’s house. I’m grateful I decide without pressure if and when I need help. It’s important for me to do several things on my own, it eases the grief and makes me grateful for all my parents left me and told me. It reminds me of good loving times with my ex and helps me to understand that I’m alone now. It makes me whole again, doing things alone, on my own makes me whole again. The experiences fill the void the mutual life with my ex caused when it was over, babystep by babystep. I’m grateful I don’t give up, giving up sometimes sounds liberating. I’m grateful I rest when I need it and call it a day when I’m done on energy and motivation. I’m grateful I’m ok with this . I’m grateful the nagging voice is only a rarely occuring shadow these days. I’m grateful today I can let go the missing with compassion and peace. I prayed for peace for both of us. It calmed my emotions. I’m grateful for prayers, meditation and showers.

I’m off to bed and will be very early sleeping today

[Dakotahjae]

You know what im super grateful for? I am grateful to be free of the chain to nicotine. I have just passed the 2 week mark and its just a distant memory already. What marvelousness awaits us once we get our mind clear and start to get some health!
I am grateful for 442 days of giving my life and myself a real chance. I am grateful that i got to do my very first panel with H & I this week with Narcotics Anonymous. Im grateful i got to share my story with someone who was just embarking on his journey into recovery and it made me realize i dont even truly know my story…it was a real eye opener. Ive spent the last 14 months getting the cogs of life turning, the real mechanical of putting a life back together (job, house, car, paperwork, legal) and now i feel the time has come to start REALLY looking at the gooey, sticky, mushy, and messy part of recovery that will allow myself healing and growth. Boy do i crave growth. And im so grateful that today i feel up for the challenge!! When we started the panel Wednesday night my partner inspired me so much in the way he is able to talk about himself and his story. I am grateful for this call to action.
Im grateful for NA speaker tapes on youtube to listen to during work.
You know what else im pretty grateful for…i spent much of this last week triggered, we had a housemate relapse and you just never know how itll effect you…but when i get triggered im really grateful, honestly, because it shows me my weak areas and alllows me to focus and strengthen my recovery.
Im grateful for my daughters, for the resolve they give me, especially at 4 in the morning when i dont want to go to work. I wabt to be (and i am!) a woman that is capable of holding a job, having a career, and someone that consistently shows up. Im so grateful for the purpose and drive they give me.
Very grateful for this second chance at life!!

[PinkyP]

Hi,
Today I’m grateful for having a big old rant and letting people know how I’m feeling. I’m grateful I got upset so they could see how important it is to me.
Grateful to be able to move on once I’d said what I needed to say.
Grateful for the chance to relax in the garden after work and read my book. Grateful for my friend who gave me 3 bags of books.
Grateful something just got cancelled for the morning so I don’t have to get up with the lark - I probably will but I don’t have to

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God for lovingly guiding me through today while following his will and abstaining from my addictions. I’m grateful for my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful that I chaired an AA meeting this morning before work and it was a third the size of normal so everyone got a decent amount of sharing time. I’m grateful that work was quiet for a large portion of the evening and I could get things done uninterrupted by customers. Most of the afternoon it was too busy with questions to get much of my main job done, which is stocking shelves. I’m grateful it was a productive day and wasn’t hard, I had fun, my life really is what I make it. I’m grateful I got a new expensive and comfy pair of steel toed safety shoes for free today. I’m grateful I treated myself to a delicious chicken caesar salad from a restaurant on the way home from work at 9:15p.m. I’m grateful to be in my bed and hope I can fall asleep soon and rest well, a little sore and I have to be at work for 8a.m. I’m grateful tomorrow should be a great day. I work five hours, then go for an hour drive with my sister to see our Cousin for the first time in ten years and get to meet her six month old daughter and see our Aunt and Uncle. Then I have the honor of being the speaker for my friends 8 year celebration at CA to finish the day. I’m grateful that I beleive my expectations for tomorrow are healthy. I’m grateful for music, exercise, music and creativity. I’m grateful for the twelve steps and the principles they instill. I’m grateful its sleep meditation o’clock.

May our higher powers grant us wisdom.

p.s. Recovery looks good on you, keep it up. Ya you!!

[erntedank]

Morning gratitude. I’m grateful for a restful sleep and no nightmares, my dreams were only a bit weird and partly even nice. It makes such a difference waking up lighthearted

I don’t know what’s the matter between Missi and Tiglat, maybe still the smell, but I’m grateful he is obviously restored because she is hissing, he is bitching and they are both growling and brawling with each other. I’m grateful this too shall pass.

I’m grateful I’ll start the day with chores and office work, unpopular things first. I’m grateful I can decide without pressure or stress about continuing mowing today. I will listen to my body and my inner voice if I’m capable to mow two days in a row.

Got to go, hear a cat puking.

[Nowenbrace]

Grateful day 110 af
Evening sober peeps,. Grateful for lunch in nature. And a Dharma talk with depth and clarity and a little sensual tone

Grateful for friends , truth and not holding on to BS too long,. The guru said things people say is their karma. Yay
Grateful for Friday’s and motorsport s and lovingkindness.
Loving sober life and I’ll sign up for another 24✅
Ty for sharing your light,
With joyful appreciation (Says Noah)

[Juli1]

I am grateful for TS community and the possibility to come back here even if we fall
I am. grateful for still trying
I am grateful for clean, fresh air
I am grateful to have everything I need
I am grateful to be open for love
I am grateful for spending love
I am grateful to go to the hairdresser now to have a fresh start
I am grateful that my sore throat is a bit better today and it seems to be only a lil cold
I am grateful to be alive

Much love!

[Pandita]

I am grateful you are back @Juli1 No doubts at all you will find your way.
Grateful for a brisk morning and a so far no plans weekend ahead. Grateful for a delightful poem about the life of a carrot a friend send to me yesterday. It was generated with ChatGpt in the style of Dr. Seuss. Made me belly laugh - my kind of humour. Grateful for connection and curitosity. Grateful I can forgive myself for the days I am neither. Every day is a new opportunity to make it better. Grateful for all of you

[PinkyP]

Morning,
Feeling grateful this morning. When I think how my life was, is and could be it makes me so so relieved. Grateful to be doing this recovery thing, I love it.
Grateful to never go back to my life as it was before, no thank you.
I’m grateful to want this and not have to fight it

[desert_rose]

Grateful to have a quiet day.

Grateful I did some much needed sorting through my clothes and shoes and kids’ yesterday. Have a lot to take to donation today. Grateful these items will be used by someone who needs them.

Grateful for my hammock, my cup of coffee, my outdoor fan (temperatures are spiking here in the desert already).

Grateful hubby is home today. Grateful we have made some decisions for the next 6 months. Grateful I can now plan accordingly and have some stability for our family.

Grateful it is a Saturday.

Much love to you all!

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God please help guide me through today while following your will and abstaining from my addictions. I’m grateful for my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for the twelve steps. I’m grateful for treatment center and detoxes. I’m grateful for music and creativity. I’m grateful for humor and laughter. I’m grateful for exercise and sports to play and watch.

May our higher powers grant us courage.

p.s. You’re a star, shine bright. Ya you!!

[LAB]

Good morning!
I’m grateful to have slept almost 10 hours. Whew! I was tired!

I’m grateful to be sober and healthy.

I’m grateful the school year only has a few more days!

I’m grateful that I can afford to take the full summer break and be away from work for 11 weeks!

I’m grateful to come into this second summer of my sobriety with lots of skills at enjoying this wonderful life without drinking.

I’m grateful my brother has texted me this morning with some good news on this his 9th day of being clean. Wooooot!

I’m grateful for the support of my husband and sister and best friend in this journey.

I’m grateful that technology gives me access to so many resources to be a good support to my brother in these early days. And that we can communicate instantly all throughout the day.

I’m grateful for my cozy and safe and loving home and the resources I have to be comfortable.

I’m grateful I got to swim a lot this week!

I’m grateful for all of you and all that you share about your experience.

I wish you the best for today. Most of all I wish you peace.

[Cjp]

Good morning sober family,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 398.05 days free
My hubby and our kisses
Boscoe and his cuddles
Get to spend some time with my sister and niece today
Sunshine
AA fellowship
Sober buddies
Put some money in savings
A job i love
My tire didnt need to be replaced
A fridge full of healthy food
Looking forward to my southwest detox chicken soup
Healthier lifestyle
Progress not perfection
Weekends
All of you!

May you find peace and love and gratitude in the mundane

[Sunflower1]

Good morning friends,
I’m grateful for my porch swing, and to be able to enjoy my coffee and listen to all the birds singing while I swing. I’m grateful that today is my 18th wedding anniversary. I’m grateful we both forgot (again ), and that’s ok. I’m grateful we never did need big or fancy plans to celebrate anything. I’m grateful I can order groceries online, and pick them up, saving me from having to go into Walmart. I’m grateful for the phone conversations with both of my brothers last weekend, and that I will send a text to both today just to try and keep communication open. I’m grateful for recovery podcasts for my work commutes. I’m grateful I am out of the grip of alcohol, and if I keep working at it, I will never have to go back to that.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I was all caught up here

Happy Porcelain Anniversary Sunflower

BTW
Have you got any idea how hard it is to find a cute Happy Porcelain Anniversary Gif? Well unless you can make your own and I don’t. This is the best I can do. I gratefully enjoyed looking for you. Happy you’re here.
And I am grateful I am still caught up.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

[Sunflower1]

Hahahahahaha love it! Thank you!

[JazzyS]

HAPPY 18th Anniversary

@dazercat - so true on limited gif’s for this particular celebration

here’s my attempt…