Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #4

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Good morning grateful friends,

I’m grateful for another day sober.
I’m grateful I managed yesterday’s frustrations without drinking. What good would that have done?!
I’m grateful the work software that wasn’t working yesterday is back working this morning. Can’t really do my job without it.
I’m grateful I had a good cry at Good Omens Season 2. I was not mentally prepared for the ending. :cry:
I’m grateful I have therapy this afternoon and an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow.
I’m grateful for the company that reached out to me about a job opportunity and set up an interview. I wasn’t looking for a new job here, but the difference in pay is substantial so it’s worth meeting with them.
I’m grateful it’s rainy and therefore cooler today.
I’m grateful for work friends.
I’m grateful for all of you!

I am enough just as I am.
We are all just doing our best with what we have.
Progress not perfection.
OFDAAT

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Good morning sober dudes and gratidudes and dudettes :kissing_heart:

I’m grateful I woke up with the Moon Mantra in my head. What a beautiful ear worm to wake up to Om Chandraya Namaha how fucking cool is that? :scream::pray:t2: Especially since it’s a new one for me and I haven’t gotten it down yet. I’m grateful I guess I have gotten it down. I’m grateful to know it calls us back into perspective when life becomes confusing and helps us see more clearly.

I’m grateful when I have one of those morning’s when every feeding, reading, coffee is an aha moment of gratitude.

I’m grateful, with mantra, and humor, and surrender in mind, I said good morning I love you to my wife as she was coming to bed at 5am. :kissing_heart:

I’m grateful one of those aha readings was if I’m depressed I’m probably living in the past. And if I’m anxious I’m probably living in the future. So I guess it’s One Fucking Day At A Time, right Karen :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: I’m grateful I do know sometimes it’s easier said than done. And they didn’t write fucking :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

I’m grateful I got all caught up on here yesterday. I been a tad busy. I’m grateful for sunny beaches and private little pieces of property with woods and maybe a porch swing for all of us to share and sit around. And if Bootz and Billy are bringing the breakfast don’t mind if I pass. I’ll bring the coffee and the decaf. Maybe we’ll see an eagle or loon or a momma Lisa and babies. If we see another heron I’m afraid it’s Brian. It would be too confusing if we had herons with 2 different names. But maybe if you saw your favorite turtle he could use a name. :turtle: I’m grateful for Boscoe and cats and favorite uncles. I’m grateful that recalled my favorite uncle who married into our Polish family. Poor bastard. I’m grateful I thought I never had a favorite uncle and I remembered uncle Ray and he use to take me skiing. I’m grateful the first time I heard Bowie’s Changes was on his car radio. I never knew how cool he must have been. Grateful for fresh cool air and dogs and sunshine and laughter and yummi meals on the couch with TV and cats. Yes lots and lots of cats. And an old dog girl or 2 and a Nugget.

And I’m also grateful for this right here :point_down:

How beautiful is that :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:
I would be grateful to see more of this Justyna

Im grateful for all of you. 30 plus days, 4 days, new timers old timers. Billy being the old timers Old Timer. And Twinnie’s that pop in and people who lurk and just read and support.

I’m grateful for the house cleaner I hired yesterday I wish I could marry him. He pointed out dirt and dust they are going to clean that I didn’t even see. And the bat poop :poop: Bat poop can FRO. I’m grateful he told me not to worry about a thing. I’m grateful he’s going to charge me up the ass. $$$. I’m grateful I told him Good! I don’t want a cheap job. And I’m grateful he comes recommended by my agent and he will have to answer to my agent if the house isn’t sparkling clean inside and out for the sale.

I’m so grateful for this day. OFDAAT
I’m grateful predictive text puts the F in ODAAT now for me :laughing:
:pray:t2::heart::raising_hand_man:

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.

Maya Angelou
I bet ya she knew a little bit about surrendering.

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Today I am grateful that even though I am tired and didn’t want to get up, I was able to find the motivation to get up and get back to my routine. A last minute appointment after work threw me off of my nightly journaling and meditation routine but I am grateful for the chance to start again today. I am grateful I am on day 11 and that I was able to find an AA meeting that is down the street from my job and starts right after I get off work. Today is going to be the first time I attend a meeting since 2013!

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I’m grateful when I feel lonely, I know I can come over here and somehow I don’t quite feel as lonely anymore. @Starshine I know it’s not IRL. But I’m grateful for the sense of family or community I am blessed to have over here on this thread. We’re always around. And when I go off on my daily,…… whatever it is,…. I feel a little less lonely. Knowing I stopped by here this morning.
:heart: :people_hugging: :hugs:

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I am grateful for a sunnier day today and for completing the building work outside we needed to do, as a husband and wife team, with conversation and laughs as we worked.
I’m grateful for the fresh vegetables my friend dropped off, grown on their allotment, which I will use tonight to make a nourishing and nutritious meal.
I’m grateful I’ve reached day 9 and am feeling peaceful and happy.
I’m so grateful I found this community, I’m grateful for all of you here and the support and understanding I have found :heart:

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@yoostyna Welcome to the gratitude thread Justyna – Grateful you are taking the steps needed for a sober life.
@geng WOW – love those signs. I am always in awe with all the signs around us that appear when we start opening our eyes. So happy to see you thriving in your sober lifestyle!
@karenkw WOW that is great news Karen – hope that new opportunity works out for you. I am also thrilled to read that “I am enough just as I am” – hell yeah you are – learn to love your beautiful self!

:rofl: :rofl: So grateful that you were able to find someone that is capable of doing the job. Awe – love that you were reminded of uncle Ray. Sounds like the perfect morning Eric – hope the flow keeps on going throughout your day
@sasxoxo sending you love and strength for today – grateful that you are giving another shot to the meeting today. What a lovely welcome sign (meeting starts right when you get off of work and is close to where you work) – deep breathes my friend – it’s going to be a beautiful day

Welcome to Thursday my beautiful sober companions…
What a beautiful day to be alive and grateful…
I am so grateful that my mother forced me out of bed this morning to come and help her out and also to start off my juicing. I am grateful that I did have a deep sleep last night. I still woke up exhausted and it took all i had to go to my parents. Grateful that i was then needed to drive my mom to the restaurant and i had time to make my coffee and take with me. Grateful that i am pushing through today despite wanting to curl into bed.
I am so grateful that i received my x-rays for my spine this morning (love that we have medical portals now and can get results in super speed). I hate seeing the word “disease” in a diagnosis. I am grateful that i have been approved for some PT and will reverse this too! Grateful that i’ve been experiencing this issue for over 10 years and now i qualified for examination / treatment. Same goes for my headache that will not go away since i was 13 - now they are ready to do head scans. Ive asked for this to be on hold for 3 months and get the other testing done. these issues are from many years ago - i really need to get to the bottom of what’s happening right now. UGH - see @Soberbilly our system is totally FUBAR’d
I am so grateful that my doctor did also schedule an ultra sound for tomorrow morning - just to rule out fibroids (for my hormonal issues). I do have to drink 36oz of water 1 hour before hand and am not to pee till after the test - pray for me! I have such a small bladder. Not sure how i’m going to manage this.
I am so grateful that a lovely condo is on sale today - I will get a chance to look at it this afternoon. Grateful that i am keeping my options open but don’t have to move until I am ready.
I am so grateful that my brother met with a deck builder yesterday - his deck is old and needs to be replaced. I am hoping to get the Trex deck for easy maintenance.
I am so grateful for my family and the support i get from them. I am in awe of their patience with me - i am working on my emotions too. So much to learn / un-learn behavior wise. Grateful for the chance at self-betterment
I am so grateful for a beautiful (not so humid) sunny day. Grateful that the maintenance crew did trim the overgrown bush this morning. Grateful that I can enjoy a clean cut lawn and manicured landscape without having had to work at it.
I am so grateful for my Higher Power - my daily practices of mediations and prayers. For my connections and insights.
I am so grateful for this community and the overflowing support / love. Grateful we are all here for the same reason (self improvement and living a addiction free life). Grateful that we can offer support and encouragement and just lend a ear/ shoulder when needed. Grateful to be a part of this team!
Have a wonderful addiction free day my lovely sober friends - sending much love :heart: :heart:

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Thank you for the encouragement. I did show up for the meeting and the parking lot was empty and doors were locked. But I am grateful for my friends that answered when I called and they talked with me through my frustration while I drove home. I am also grateful that meeting wasn’t the only option I have and that I will be able to continue my search until I find a meeting that works with my schedule. I am super grateful that I was able to at least come back to this app tonight and read posts and comments and feel a sense of community.

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Oh im so sorry that meeting didnt work out. So grateful that you did have other options for support.
Loving your positity - i do hope you find the perfect meeting. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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@JazzyS, YES! Signs and synchronicities are so awesome! Feels like a gift! :grin:

Today I am grateful for…

Being able to reschedule time with my boyfriend without drama (because we were both too tired to hang out).
Nice weather for my walk to the store.
Spending some quality time talking to my mom.
Meal prepping breakfasts for the week.
Dog love.
Clean clothes.
Thrift store scores.
Funny texts with friends.
My cozy bed.
Getting inspired by TS badasses.

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I am grateful to be headed into another sober weekend. Taking it nice and easy.

I am grateful that I can help with an appointment for my Mom this morning. It likely will evoke difficult emotions, but I need to feel them to move through them.

I am grateful to have a sister who I am so close to age with. She is like a built-in best friend and I am so very lucky.

I am grateful for my house, my animals, my sig otha, and for having enough food and water with bills paid. Blessed :two_hearts:

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Good morning sober fam!

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety!
460 days no weed or alcohol
3 days 9 hours no vaping! This quit is sooo fucking hard
Everyones encouragement
My hubbys sobriety
Boscoe kisses and cuddles to keep my hands busy
Morning coffee
Progress not perfection
Vitamins
Positive attitude
Work from home
Accupuncture
This community and everyones support
Its friday!
Looking forward to a pedicure
Hope
Joy
AA promises

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Good morning grateful friends,

I’m grateful for another day sober. I didn’t give into yesterday’s cravings.
I’m grateful my psychiatrist prescribed an ADHD medication. Now we need to convince my insurance company to cover it and actually find a pharmacy that has it. I hate our healthcare system.
I’m grateful I slept a tad better last night.
I’m grateful a friend came over for a bit last night. The distraction helped.
I’m grateful I’m okay with eating cereal for dinner when everything just seems too much. Fed is best.
Im grateful it’s Friday.
Im grateful for all your support.

I am enough as I am (Im going to repeat that until I believe it)
I deserve love and happiness (same as above)
OFDAAT

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Today I am grateful that even though I had a few setbacks yesterday and wound up disappointed I didn’t give up and I am still sober. I am grateful for friends and community and I am grateful to be on day 12.

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I’m grateful I’m trying to take it easy today.
I’ll probably fail but I’m going to give it a good effort. Do the best I can right?

I’m grateful it’s cool out this morning so I don’t have to rush and get the Ol Burner out right away.

I’m grateful I remembered that last inch of cold coffee pond scum at the bottom of my cup and didn’t put it near my lips.
I’m grateful I got a nice cuppa green ginger turmeric tea to sip on instead.

I’m grateful I’m doing my farewell Al-Anon meetings goodbye tour. I’m grateful people are telling me I will be missed and that they love my shares. I’m grateful I feel comfortable sharing my shit in Al-Anon. I’m grateful, and it feels really good, when someone gets a nugget from me or says, “I’ve never heard that one before.” ”I stepped in my own should”

I’m grateful maybe I’ll go to my meeting tonight. Maybe I won’t.

I’m grateful I surfed around TS first this morning with a coffee meme or 2 and looked at pretty clouds, and sunsets, people, ginormous Halibut, and nature, before I came here.

I’m grateful Alice chases me around the house between 9-11 in the morning. And after her early breakfast. And then I get Daisy. I’m grateful for silly Mavy and squirrelly, pain in the ass B. I’m grateful the Ol Burner is doing a pretty great job holding down the fort as the only dog in the house. He’s gets an “F” in greeting us at the door when we come home. He’s a couch slacker. But he barks at us when we leave. I’m grateful to be greeted by cats when we get home. He’s so out numbered.

I’m grateful to finish up here. Check and see if my meme buddy is doing her thing :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: And get my walk in. And try and take it easy.

Grateful for y’all.
:pray:t2::heart:

“Gratitude is an antidote to negative emotions, a neutralizer of envy, hostility, worry, and irritation. It is savoring, it is not taking things for granted, it is present-oriented.”
Sonja Lyubomirsky

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WOWZERS – Happy Friday my sober companions…
I am so grateful to be your meme buddy Eric – sorry for the delay this morning (doctor’s appointment) :wink:
I am so grateful that Karen got new prescription and am hoping that the insurance company gets its head out of its ass and allows you to fill the prescription. Our health care really does suck!
I am so grateful for my mother – she is unreal. I love here to bits – glad that we are able to butt heads and make up within minutes. I am grateful for her knowledge of foods and her relentlessness on finding ways to help me.
I am so grateful that I another member mentioned that it was important for me to have liquid in my system but I could pee as long as I replenished. Amazingly enough – hearing this, I did not have to pee. Funny how the mind works. I am amazed that I already received the results. Grateful that they did not find any fibroids but did find a 6.1 cm cyst on my overy (apparently this is large and most likely benign – may be harmful so I’m leaning on the maybe not). Will need to do more tests and see what happens.
I am so grateful that I am home in bed with coffee – have absolute no energy in my legs. I am hoping to take a nap
I am so grateful for the weekend – weird how Friday’s still have a special meaning for me. Worked 7 days a week and now not working at all (practically) and still TGIF rings sweet
I am so grateful for my family being so supportive. They are absolutely awesome. Grateful for them being here for me and giving me the time to heal. I do feel like I brought all this on myself even if it is not all alcohol / smoking related – as I could have been spending all that time living a healthier lifestyle. Living in the past and beating myself up now is not going to change the outcome so I need to get my attitude back on the positivity track
I am so grateful that I know my practices of meditation and prayer will be helpful – I need to push deep and try these and make my connections to myself and my HP – it’s hard to do these when you feel like shit but this is when it’s most important. I am grateful that I am of sound mind and know that the negative voices are BS. Keep fighting for a brighter future.
I am so grateful that I have been getting my 10k steps in – need to start back with the seated yoga / tai chi. Grateful that my inflammation is not made any worse with these gentle movements
I am so grateful that I am breathing and able to work on my health. Grateful for all the healthy resources. Grateful that some of my symptoms are being explained and they were not all in my head.
I am so grateful for laughter – what an amazing source of healing.
I am so grateful for my sober friends – grateful to be understood and among peers in this beautiful community my beautiful souls.
Have a wonderful addiction free day - sending much love :heart: :heart:

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I am grateful for 25 days sober :heartpulse:
I am grateful my daughter is starting school so we’ll have a routine.
I am grateful for routine, it keeps the days full.
I am grateful for always having money to buy groceries. We’re on a vegan kick and it’s expensive lol but figuring a full body detox won’t hurt. I’ve abused this body long enough it doesn’t recognize fresh fruits and veggies :sweat_smile:
I am grateful the depression bug is lifting.
I am grateful that for 25 days I haven’t made a fool of myself, spent money I didn’t have, gamble, or vomit and dry heave throughout the day, and extremely grateful I haven’t missed work.
I am grateful I’m beginning to feel I made the right decision and combating my alcoholic mind with gentle reassurance instead of judgment and guilt that I still want to drink and believe I can in the future. My new self tells this scared alcoholic little entity inside of me, we can’t ever again. And has compassion for it. But, a firm stance in never again honey… never again.

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WOW Roxanne - this is lovely - well done with your 25 days and so happy that the depression is lifting. Onwards and upwards my friend!

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Exactly :heartpulse: I can feel it lifting and ready to start living a bit!!

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I am grateful for the big thing of popcorn i just ate. Took my mind right off of drinking :rofl:

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@JazzyS thank you my dear friend!!! I feel grateful for @Jazzy Jasmine. She is a gift here in this app.
Still looking for lavender. I feel like being with the half of the battery all the time

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