Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #4

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I went to bed very early last night.
Grateful the 4:30 am headache wasn’t from drinking. Grateful it got me up early for some Tylonol and coffee and recovery reading and prayers. Grateful it’s not a bad headache and it’s slowly getting better.

Grateful I have tools to try and calm my mind as I have a lot going on now all of a sudden. Grateful when those tools do calm my mind but they don’t always work of the time. Grateful I can let myself have these, “what if thoughts,”and these, “how am I going to do this,”or “get that done?” And then try and let it go and remember “First Things First.” And OFDAAT.

I’m grateful Alice is plugged into my lap with her motor going. Grateful for this quiet time in the morning. Grateful I get to walk Sancho in a few. I’m grateful the wife is sleeping in. More quiet time for me. Grateful she had a “nappetizer,” early on the couch which gave me the idea to go to bed early last night (was that nappetizer meme yours Jazz?) I’m grateful memes like that can really lighten the mood around here.

I’m grateful we met with our agent yesterday. I’m grateful the comps are much higher than we thought. I’m grateful he thinks he has people that might want to buy it before we get it listed. I’m grateful he thinks it’s a very desirable house. I’m grateful “Of course he does!” He sold it to us I’m grateful not much of that matters. We get it cleaned up and get out and see what happens. I’m grateful, and more than blessed, that we can get it on the market and pack up The Ol Burner and Clowder and stay in Scottsdale while it’s on the market.

I’m grateful my coffee this morning is sooooo good
I’m grateful I’m working on my hot tea now.
I’m grateful for this stressful project and the uncertainty of the adventure of where the fuck am I gonna live next. Grateful there will be my daughter and the, one tooth, Gus Bus near by. And the Pacific Ocean.

I’m grateful we both have our emotions all over the place. And I’ve learned to take time and just listen to my wife. I’m grateful we both think we are moving because of Minnie and of course because of grand babies. And it’s not just because of the new neighbors next door with their unleashed dogs running rampant in the pines and on the golf course against HOA rules. Fuckers.

Grateful I have to somehow extricate Alice off my lap and get walking with my Sancho by my side.

Grateful for you all.

“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
Paulo Coelho

I’m grateful Alice had enough daddy time and moved to her heated bed and I’m free!!

[Dazercat]

That was my first HUGE Milestone. Congratulations making it through your first weekend sober.

ODAAT.

[JazzyS]

@rainy7 Congrats on your 3 weeks of sobriety! How are you doing today?
@sasxoxo Welcome to the community. Congrats on getting through your 1st weekend and gaining 8 days. It does get easier and you do start feeling so much better. Glad to have you here with us.
@dazercat I love using what we see in memes – nappetizer was perfectly used Wow – that is awesome that you may not even need to list the house but hey shit just got real – breathe my friend – everything will have a way of working out.

@Bootz

“Let thy food be thy medicine”, as sez Hippocrates

I love all the healing powers of food – learning more and more each day. Grateful that your sudden desire / urge went away just as quickly as it came with no damage caused. My mom has a major sensitivity to scents and noise – wish I was a bit more patient and nicer to her about it – I didn’t realize how terrible it can be. Smart to keep your dog safe from getting the synthetic scents in the fur. BTW – I’m picturing the mule and the whole story is making me chuckle – always love seeing your posts.
@geng A huge congrats on your 30 days! Love seeing how you are stacking up the days and becoming stronger every day. I do hope the brain fog lifts for you soon - i know at times it was super difficult for me - i had to start writing everything down. Just know that it does not last and you can get through this too.
@i.cant.we.can Thanks Brian Good to see you – I do love how you are embracing life and your recovery fully. The work you are putting in definitely shows. Keep spreading the positivity!
@dan.h84 Good to see you back with us – welcome to day 3 – Glad to hear that you are feeling better and less anxious.

Happy Monday my beautiful sober companions
It is a very slow start for me - i am feeling the effects of the past three days and it is not good… i tried to be “normal” and i’m just not there yet - unfortunately, i have stirred up some shit in my body but at least it is not square one.
I am so grateful that i did get to hang out at the pool / bbq / watch movie yesterday with friends. I am paying for this and the two days of work (fri/ sat) but i know it could be much worse. I have major deep scratches on the backs of my legs on top of my skin eruptions - i was not drinking so now i really am curious how i didn’t feel the scratches
I am so grateful to have this opportunity to heal myself. Grateful that I was seeing some positive results and now i know that i have to take it even slower when trying to get back into the swing of things. I am grateful that i don’t feel lonely being isolated and don’t feel anxious when i have to be out among friends / workforce …etc.
I am so grateful for a lovely Monday morning with mild humidity.
I am so grateful that i my brother ordered some soursop fruit from Miami (it was expensive) oh so delicious. I do love that we are able to drop ship overnight and get things like this once in a while - it was his bday treat for himself… His birthday is Thursday and this year we didn’t plan anything as his dentist has been saying he needed major surgery for his impacted wisdom tooth but was not following up or finalizing anything - grateful that we were able to get him into three others and all the rest said to wait it out (only mess with it if it causes problems) -grateful that he does not have to crack his jaw and go through months of pain. Grateful that we will still figure out a a way to celebrate his special day
I am so grateful for my family and friends - Love all the support and love. Grateful to be able to live with my brother while i’m healing. Grateful that my renters are decent humans (i did get lucky). Grateful that my parents live so close.
I am so grateful that i was able to make an appointment with my in network doctor for Wednesday (she would not do a colonoscopy and egd referral without seeing me) – i am trying to gather all the test results from the past year to have so that her data can be up to date (i have been blessed with my new doctor - only downfall is that she is not in network and cannot schedule me for most tests).
I am so grateful for my prayer and meditation and my Higer Power - grateful that i can silently do my practices (when i’m suffering from a massive headache) along with my deep breathing and still find my connections.
I am so Grateful for my cup of coffee - it’s not waking me up today but it is helping to soothe me.
I am so for the TS community and all you lovely souls - thank you for accompanying me on this wonderful journey
Have a wonderful addiction free day - sending much love

[erntedank]

Today I’m grateful for all your nice, encouraging words. They mean a lot to me and warm my heart.
I’m grateful for my cats, these lovely purring, snuggling furballs. I love them so much.
I’m grateful for my comfy bed. We all like it.
I’m grateful it was overcast today. The cats and I were happy to let the windows open all day.
I’m grateful for the insights I gain from working through the questions where emotions and patterns come from.
I’m grateful that nothing will change until I change. I’m grateful my need for change grows, I can feel it.
I’m grateful every day is a new start.
I’m grateful for ODAAT

[Bomdhil]

@I.cant.We.can I am grateful for your inspiring thread.
Grateful because I could ask for forgiveness today

[Cjp]

Oh my goodness i am so stinkin greatful

Greatful we got to go to the family reunion
Greatful we are home safe after 9.5hrs on the road
Greatful the speed limits 80mph in south dakota
Greatful i didnt get any speeding tickets
Greatful the car got us home safe 1200miles
Greatful for Boscoe cuddles
Greatful hubby and i enjoyed the car ride and laughed lots
Greatful we didnt get on eachothers nerves until the last 2 hrs and even then we could laugh about it
Greatful we didnt have to make that drive hungover
Greatful for the kfc in detroit lakes
Greatful for air conditioning
Greatful to be home
Greatful Boscoe missed us but the dogsitter said he was easy and ate well

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God for allowing me to have a fantastic clean and sober day. I’m grateful for my family and that they love me unconditionally. I’m grateful they tried to raise me to live with God cenetred principles and instilled a love for family, nature, music and sports. I’m grateful they gave me the confidence to do whatever I wanted. I’m grateful I have been riding my bike to work nearly everyday for just over two months. I’m grateful I played volleyball today and opened up my NA homegroup. I’m grateful for all of you gratidudes, longtimers and newcomers you all matter. I’m grateful to have a rock solid sponsorship lineage to lesn on whenever I need to. I’m grateful to have many other supports like y’all, work friends, and a large in person recovery community that has my back and trusts that I have theirs and yours. If anyone ever needs to talk, just ask here or message me direct, it may take me some time to get back to you but I most certaily am their for anyone reaching out for help or fellowship.

May our higher powers give us the courage to do whats right no matter how hard or unnatural it feels.

p.s. You are toatlly awesome, never forget K? Ya you!!

[GenG]

Thanks, @JazzyS! One day at a time for sure! I’m so grateful you told me about the brain fog! It’s pretty bad right now. I feel a bit crazy! I know exactly what you mean about having to write everything down!

Also I just wanted tell you that I really admire your positivity and strength! I’m so grateful you’re part of this TS community!

There’s a lot more I want to share gratitude-wise from today, but I’m out at a show and getting tired (getting old lol). So I will postpone for tomorrow!

I’ll just say I’m grateful for 30 days of sobriety and all the wonderful support I’ve gotten from TS folk, family, friends, pets, AA, and the Universe!

Till tomorrow! Love you guys!

[rainy7]

I’ve been maintaining but, it is getting easier for sure, just trying to navigate this new me. No major cravings, but been staying away from all triggers until these first few months are done. Thank you for checking on me

[Dilettante]

@Dazercat …I’m grateful for the link to this thread

I’m grateful my husband and daughter let me lie in this morning after patchy sleep and waking up with bad POTS symptoms.
I’m grateful for the coffee hubby brought me in bed and for a lovely warm shower with reviving pamper products brought for me by kind friends.
I’m grateful for a comfy sofa and blanket on this chilly?! summer’s day.
I’m grateful to be celebrating my 8th wedding anniversary and that my wonderful husband has stuck by me through some pretty dark times of my own making.
I’m grateful we are still very much in love and understand each other.
Im grateful to this TS community and finding my sober path once more

[KarenKW]

Good morning grateful friends,

I’m grateful for another day sober. Now that I’ve gotten past 2 weeks it’s a bit easier.
I’m grateful for the sunrise.
I’m grateful for new friends.
I’m grateful I have therapy Thursday and a doctor appointment Friday.
I’m grateful for my cats.
I’m grateful for coffee (although @Dazercat and @JazzyS would be horrified that it’s over half decaf!)
I’m grateful I’m finally adjusted to my reading glasses and they do make a huge difference.
I’m grateful for all of you!

OFFAAT

[Sunflower1]

Good morning friends,
I’m grateful for the sleep I managed to get. I’m grateful for the intense thunderstorms we had last night, we needed rain. I’m grateful I had a really good day with my kids yesterday, nothing out of the ordinary, but a good relaxing day with lots of laughs. I’m grateful I ordered a guided gratitude journal- gonna try to saturate myself with gratitude. I’m grateful I have a few minutes to sit in my rocking chair and start the day with gratitude and coffee. I’m grateful for love, forgiveness, and self compassion

[JazzyS]

@geng Awe thanks love – I am grateful to be a part of this loving community. So damn excited for your 1 month! Also wanted to mention making sure you are getting enough vitamin B1. Being deficient in this can also further the brain fog from the absence of drinking.
@soberbilly Thank you friend – too sweet! Thank you for sharing that beautiful moon pic – what a capture. I could feel how peaceful it would have been to sit under that magnificent moon and meditate.
@rainy7 So lovely to hear that it is getting easier. Smart to stay away from triggers till you get your feet grounded and feel more stable. Even then, I try to plan ahead if I am meeting up with a friend so that I know what my options will be and also what my escape route will be if needed (lol).
@dilettante Congrats on your 8th wedding anniversary. So sorry that you are dealing with POTS – I do hope you have some relief today.
@karenkw LOL – not horrified love – glad you enjoyed

Happy Tuesday my lovely sober companions…
I am so grateful for waking up today before the alarm i had set. The slip backwards with my health is really pissing me off - i am now more determined to get back on track and make progress that will stick (i have seen that it is possible). Grateful that i will see my in network doctor tomorrow and hopefully will not get resistance in ordering the tests i need.
I am so grateful that my lungs are clear and it is so much easier to breathe - still some wheezing every once in a while when i walk up the stairs but not as bad as before - today marks 21 months of being cigarette free (still can’t believe it)
I am so grateful for Liquid Death - i didn’t even know this was a drink let alone that it was flavored water sweetened with agave. I am in love with the mango flavor (in all fairness i have not tried any other flavor). It is refreshing and i did not feel FOMO this weekend.
I am so grateful that Eric mixed his beans to create the perfect blend of coffee - I love creating my own perfect flavor I am currently enjoying my perfect blend now and waking up all my neurons
I am so grateful for my incredible family! Grateful that the massage oils that i got for my brother arrived yesterday - grateful that i will be able to return them since they are leaking and even more grateful that the replacements will be here by his birthday.
I am so grateful that today will be my last day for my uncle to be here and i feel well enough - hopefully he has some time and isn’t busy with last minute crap
I am so grateful that i allowed myself to wallow yesterday and today i am not letting my symptoms take another day from me. Its a beautiful day and I plan to make the most of it.
I am so grateful for my shenanigans with my brother - we do horse around a lot.
I am so grateful that i make time for my meditation and prayer routines and incorporate my practices throughout my day. Grateful that these practices and by the grace of my HP i have been able to stay positive and addiction free. I feel light today - not sure what was shed throughout the night but i’m grateful to feel free at this moment.
I am so grateful that i could just keep going - love the love in and around me. Grateful for the comforts of life - grateful that i do not take these for granted. Grateful for the healing powers of food and the accessibility of healthy foods. Grateful that i am not beating myself up for not getting in my steps or yoga yesterday.
I am so grateful for all of YOU - grateful for this site and a place where i feel heard, safe and where i am learning so much about addiction and also about myself.
Thank you so much for being awesome - have a wonderful addiction free day - sending much love

[Dilettante]

@Soberbilly

Is it okay if I meditate and pray for you to find some relief @Dilettante ?

This would bring me great joy
from my heart to yours

Thank you for the link, I will take time to look into it later today

[Cjp]

Good morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 15 months or 1yr 3m free
Hubby love
Boscoe cuddles
8hrs of solid sleep. Like a rock!
Flexibility to work from home today
Greatful i had time this morning to go grocery shopping and creamer for my coffee
Its weird readjusting to the city after being submersed in nature
I stopped vaping last night
The sobriety counter
I am truly sober
Today is a beautiful day for a day one!

[JazzyS]

@Cjp

Today is a beautiful day for a day one!

HELL YEAH! So proud of you CJ - you kick that vapes ass!

[Sasxoxo]

Today I am grateful for the motivation to get up early and continue with this gratitude journey. Im grateful for another day of sobriety and I look forward to seeing what the day brings.

[Dazercat]

Good morning G-Dudes
I’m grateful to be up way early for my morning routine. Grateful for my Pixie shot of espresso outside with The Burner, in the cool mountain air, with the dew all around the grass on the golf course. Grateful I could see my breath this morning. I’m grateful I feel like I’m going to miss those moments the most.
I’m grateful to have those moments to miss.

I’m grateful for those 2 or 3 good slugs of real strong regular coffee in the morning when it’s the perfect glugging temperature While the dog and cats are eating.

I’m grateful I’m not killing my emotions and feelings. They were all over the place yesterday. And they might be today.

I’m grateful while walking Benson alone yesterday I broke down and cried again about Minnie. I’m grateful for all my memories and pics of the best dog girl ever.

I’m grateful I teared up and almost started crying at lunch in the restaurant when I saw the little Gus Bus on a swing for the first time. His little smile, you can’t actually see the tooth yet @Soberbilly its just breaking through. And he’s so happy. And my daughter is so happy. And the restaurant music was this sad sappy shit. Who plays that for lunch?

I’m grateful I’ll get to see a lot of teeth coming and going when I get out to Cali and be a full time grandpa.

I’m grateful my recoveries have laid a good foundation for my grandpa career.

I’m grateful the more I do around here the more I get done. And I got a lot to do. I’m grateful when I start feeling like I’m doing it all alone it’s because I’m a maniac. I’m grateful it has nothing to do with my wife. I’m grateful if and when she can help.

I’m grateful I’m good at phone calls; today is going to be a big phone call day to people. I’m grateful all my restaurant management experience comes in handy for moving.

I’m grateful right now I can pet Daisy on my right thigh, lap, armrest on my chair. I’m grateful she’s so soft and warm and gorgeous and her tail gives me a good slow loving smack.

I’m grateful for you all. Old timers. New comers. Cat people, dog people. Dog and cat people. Coffee or decaf people. I’m grateful to know we can all be in this together to share and lighten our burdens.

I’m grateful I hear a disturbance in the force. Wifey wants to be up to walk the Ol Burner with me. I’m grateful it’s amazing what you can do when you actually got to bed by 10 and get up at a doable hour in the morning. I’m grateful I no longer pass out on the couch until 3 or 4 in the morning and then crawl into bed hungover.

“Learn to be thankful for what you already have while you pursue all you want.”
Jim Rohn

[JazzyS]

Thanks Billy…im in awe that im doing it (gotta stay vigilant)
Days going fairly well…about to shut my eyes for a minute to recharge…everything else is manageable
Thank you

[erntedank]

Today I’m grateful for therapy. I felt a lot better after talking to him. Depression sucks. I’m grateful I spent the rest of the day on the couch with my cats. I’m grateful it’s ok. I’m grateful it’s ok to feel sad and cry. I’m grateful yummi juice helps to cope. I’m grateful I don’t have to interact with anybody, especially my ex. I think all the losses settle slowly in my heart and soul. We talked about it in therapy and that it is normal to feel sad and lonely. I lost my family last year, my mum is dead and my ex is gone. It is normal to need time and that grieving takes time. I’m grateful I’ve been keeping my distance and I’m co-dependent sober for 2 weeks