What a wonderful day today. I woke up and knew Iād be able to move again in a way that always makes me feel whole. I am so grateful for that. Movement ist my way of worship and prayer. Movement and meditation.
I am grateful for morning movement practice, for vispassan meditation practice, for breathing practice.
I am grateful for coffee in the morning, for puttering around.
I am grateful for going over the last week and seeing all those beautiful things that had the opportunitiy to bloom.
I am grateful for a long walk with my partner, for my city, for the wonderful talk we had, for our marriage.
I am grateful for my yoga practice, for strong movements, for focus and breath.
I am grateful for 60 days of sobriety. This day would have not been possible without sobriety, without this place here, without help.
Iām grateful for another day sober. Even though Iām full of fear and doubtsā¦ Iām trusting in the process. I trust my higher power Mother Nature has my back and always hasā¦
Iām grateful for a warm house and to not be on the streets. Iām so glad I wonāt forget those long and lonely nights out there sleeping with one eye open. Controlled by the drugs and alcohol. Iām so grateful I donāt have to live like that.
Iām grateful for family and friends for there love and support.
Iām grateful for this community and reading aroundā¦ it is really helping me today. To stay positive and to stay in today as much as I can.
Iām grateful we are having gumbo for dinner tonight at the sober livingā¦ I think thatās what itās calledā¦
Iām grateful we have a speaker coming tonight for the in house AA meeting. Iām looking forward to some more hope.
Iām grateful for music. Music of all kinds. Rap, rock, countryā¦ as long as it has something to say.
Iām grateful to be in this momentā¦this point in my life where I feel desperationā¦ where I feel sobriety is the only way to my dreams of a good life.
Iām grateful to God for guiding me and helping me abstain from my addictions. Iām grateful for my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. Iām grateful I am way behind in reading and blame not getting an hour lunch break anymore. Iām grateful my work schedule is now Monday to Friday day shift but only half hour lunch. I miss that part of my routine where I spent ten minutes a day reading your gratitude and sometimes found time to post. I also would do some daily readings and meditate. It has affected my serenity. Iām grateful that I spoke at an NA celebration this past week. Iām grateful I got over how bad it made me feel to bring up old trauma and it proceeded to cause me to lose focus. Iām grateful I havenāt got too bent out of shape from a recent rejection from the fairer sex, my speaker meeting bomb , upcoming milestone malady and grief surrounding my dadās upcoming death anniversary, a tenant passing away the same day I spoke, and to top it off the pity party on the gratitude thread, I couldāve been celebrating four years a couple weeks ago instead of 11 months. Iām grateful that all this is in the past and that the program works. Iām grateful I was able to pray about it all, talk with my sponsor, friends, grief counselor and family. Iām grateful I can tell you all about it now as I have been wanting to for weeks but stay very busy and need sleep. Iām grateful I fell asleep a few times over the last couple weeks while attempting to read and post here and shut off my phone in favor of sleep. Iām grateful for music, humor and laughter. Iām grateful that Church service was awesome today. Iām grateful I went to two meeting as well and they were really good. Iām grateful I went ice skating last evening and for sports. Iām grateful some of my long term professional teams I follow are doing well, go Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Bills. Iām grateful my sponseeās have been showing up at lots of meetings lately including the step group I chair Sunday afternoons. Iām grateful I show up for myself and others as best I can on good and bad dayās or weeks. Iām grateful I know I will catch up on here as I have before O.D.A.A.T.
God bless us all. &
p.s. Youāre a star, shine bright. Ya you!!
Edit to add. Iām grateful that Peace has been climbing under the covers with me lately to sleep, like now. Good night friends
Good evening friends,
Iām grateful to read @I.cant.We.can gratitude, and that it motivated me to post my own- itās been a while. Iām grateful for my mom and my sister to talk to when things get hard. Iām grateful I know drinking wonāt make anything easier, only worse. Iām grateful for hope and forgiveness. Iām grateful for a safe home. Iām grateful we have everything we need. Iām grateful for the gratitude thread to read every day. See yāall tomorrow
Omgā¦I absolutely love this quote Eric. Needed to read this a few times to fully sink in. So grateful that you pointed out how a relapse doesnāt happen in the spur of the moment but is many moments added up over timeā¦ grateful that you were able to catch it and stop it and that moment became your turning point.
So grateful that you have such support and tools my friend. Grateful that you did finally get the time and energy to share with us. Sending you love and hugs as you are a rockstar and doing amazingly well in all aspects of your recovery. I do hope you are able to find some time for your serenity . Here for you Brian. Shine on!
Sunday night gratefulness
I am grateful that I woke up in time to head over to my parents and get some quality time with my sister. Grateful that she brought all her stuff so that she could make me a pour over coffee. Grateful that it tasted good but not my go to. Too much work and effort for one cup that isnāt so hotā¦also- no way an I doing all that prep and measuring when I first wake up
I am so grateful that I was able to come home and relax before heading back to my parents to meet with their guests. Grateful that it did not wear me out too badly. Grateful I got to spend some time with my mom afterwards.
I am so grateful that I managed to keep myself entertained without internet this afternoon/ evening. Grateful that my phone still has wifi and I can at least still get my TS.
I am so grateful that I got to chat with my childhood friend this evening. She was supposed to come see me last week and with all thatās been going on I totally forgot. Turns out sheās been having issues with her youngest sonās health so she had her hands full too. I am grateful that even if we can physically be there for each other that we can totally be there in spirit
I am so grateful that I have decided to end my gluten free diet ā¦In November I found that I donāt have celiac but was told that gluten would still affect the severe inflammationā¦wellā¦10 months of a strict gf diet and no change in inflammation so fuck it I say. I did enjoy my sourdough bread sandwich today
I am so grateful that for a warmer week ahead
I am so grateful that I will be able to go to my parents to work if I canāt get Internet by the morning
I am so grateful for my family, for my HP, for my friends.
I am so grateful for laughter and comedy, for music and art, for nature
I am so grateful for smells, tastes, feels ā¦love all my senses.
I am so grateful for this community and all you beautiful souls.
Wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day. Sending you all so much love
Iām grateful to read so much gratitude here (still catching up) and for smiles and laughter. Nothing better on monday morning!
Iām grateful I can take my time in the morning when I need it. Have to go doing bloodwork and I had a terrible nightmare again before waking up. Instead of rushing into shower and driving to the laboratory to be there early I decided to breath, pamper me with a long, hot shower and extra lotion, pray, read and love my sleeping cats on me allthough they get heavy. Itās ok when Iām there at 9, nobody cares whether they take blood at 7 or 9.
Iām grateful that I give audiobooks a try. So far Iām not very keen on it but Iāll try several books during the free test period.
Iām grateful my brain produces ideas again. Yesterday it came up with the thought that I can use old jewelery nobody will ever wear again (no money to make by selling) to pimp the new grey scarf Iām knitting. One of the stone neclaces has the perfect colour and little stones. I love it when such ideas pop up Iām grateful I take it as another sign that something in me is changeing.
Iām grateful I know all the thinking around the future and the ex will pass soon. It was heavily triggered and impacted on friday. I know when I focus on myself, breath, meditate, concentrate on daily life and actively work on letting go it will pass soon. Iām grateful I feel ok, even good. Iām grateful I had a weekend only for me, resting, reading, enjoying myself as good as I could. I needed it. Iām grateful I turn off the phone when I need quiet time. Iām grateful my friends donāt mind when I call back the next day or text them that I donāt feel like chatting on the phone at the moment. Wonderful souls Iām grateful I take as much time for myself as I need. For as long as I need it. Iāve never done this to such an extent. I hope I donāt get lost ODAAT
I am grateful for this hangover free, stormy Monday. I find storms exiting (as long as I donāt have to drive).
I am so grateful for my current state of mind. No depression or anxiety, I feel really positive. Life is good, even with this gray weather.
I am grateful for finally having the peace of mind to read The Power of Now. Canāt recall how many times I tried before but didnāt have the right mindset.
I am grateful I feel so relaxed these days. I donāt see alot of people (no bars/drinking), but Iām totally fine with that. I can focus on myself now. I feel so much more balanced.
I am grateful for taking my rest and sleeping alot and therefore not getting sick for now. I know for sure that if Iād still drink my sniffing would end up in the flu/cold (whatever is roaming around atm). I am grateful I have the opportunity to get rest as I donāt have young kids, a busy life or a demanding job.
I am grateful for all the online information on alcohol and sobriety.
Yesterday I saw this on Instagram, it is one of the things that keeps me sober:
I am grateful I know I canāt have two glasses and thatās fine. I donāt have to think about moderation anymore and that is a relief.
I am grateful as always for my loving son. Yesterday while he was working I cleaned his room, changed his sheets and did his laundry. I like doing things for him. He studies fulltime and works the weekends, so I am grateful I can support him in this way. This morning I saw he cleaned the kitchen last night after he got home from work. It might sound silly but that warms my heart.
I am also grateful for my dog. Grateful for looking online at the right time and grateful he found his forever home with us.
EDIT: I always thought I was an insomniac. I couldnāt sleep, used to wake up every couple of hours and feel like shit, unrested. But nowadays I sleep 8 in a row. I donāt hear my son come home at night and I even sleep through a storm. I am so grateful for good nightās sleep, woop woop!
Grateful for a good book that I donāt want to put down.
Grateful for birds, birding and birders, got to see some really cool ones this weekend thanks to the lovely weather.
Grateful for any time in winter, itās so gloomy here.
@erntedank thanks loveā¦did thoroughly enjoy that sandwich . Totally in the āfuck itā mode. This is the year we stand up for ourselves glad to see your creative side shining bright.
Monday morning gratitudeās
I am so grateful that I did get some sleep last night. Grateful that I am not too groggy this morning.
I am so grateful that I realized in time that the recycling and trash was not put out this morning and was able to get it out in time for pickup.
I am so grateful that I spent a few hours soaking and massaging my hands and feet yesterday and gave myself a lovely manicure/ pedicure
I am so grateful that I will be dying my hair today.
I need to get the positivity flowing again and self care and image will help get the mojo working
I am so grateful that I have the energy and time to deal with this Internet issue today. Hopefully it will not take long.
I am so grateful that my coffee is brewing and I can smell the heavenly scent.
I am so grateful that I have a lot of work to get done this week and I am going to take it one thing at a time ā¦first things first (thanks Eric).
I am so grateful for my family. Love them to bits
I am so grateful that I can move and still take care of myself. I am grateful for the appetite for healthy foods.
I am so grateful for my meditation and prayer practices. Grateful that I can do this anytime of day and anywhere. It brings me calmness and peace and helps me stay focused/ connected.
I am so grateful for you all ā¦such amazing friends I have found on the Internet. Grateful for your love and support.
Wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day
Sending you all so much love
Iām grateful today forā¦
All you amazing people here on TS. You lift my spirits, you inspire me to keep going. I love you all.
Sourdough bread (@JazzyS , thinking of you!) my starter is almost strong enough to bake another loaf.
Einkorn flour and Spelt flour. Both whole wheat, ancient grains that I have been working with more.
The amazing people who are bringing ancient grains back.
The warmer weather which means one more snow shoe outing is in my forecast.
The great feeling I get when I get good exercise, even when I have trouble at times getting motivated, I know if I push myself it always feels great once Iām in the groove.
Wheat germ cookies I baked yesterday. Full of goodness and fiber and yes! Dark chocolate!!
Iām grateful I have the ability and means to let miss kitty leave this world at home where she is comfortable rather than saying goodbye at a vet office. I am going to call today to make an appointment this week because it is time.
Oh love Iām so sorry and sending you big hugs.
Here for youā¦itās going to be a rough week - I am grateful that youāll be able to say goodbye at home in familiar surroundings for your kitty
Oh no
Iām so sorry my friend. Oh gosh I am just so sorry. Shit. You know where to find me if you need or want to. Please keep us posted if youāre up to it. And give her a pet from me and my wife. We are both very saddened by this news I know you are doing the right thing and you are one of the greatest cat moms ever.
Oh my ā¦ I am so sorry. Thank you for giving us her friends and admirers a warning. Pet your girl and tell her she is loved. Iām so sorry Chiron. Sooo hard. Thoughts my friend.
Oh no! My heart goes out to you @Chiron!
You gave her the best life possible. Glad you have the option to do this in the comfort of your own home. Weāre all here for you.
& 
To be honest I laughed louder than I should, I can feel your āfuck itā 
Maybe itās āfuck itā january?
any time in winter, itās so gloomy here.
glad to see your creative side shining bright. 
