Evening gratitude, I want to express more gratitude today
@JazzyS Dear friend, your words so often hit the point and are pure gold to me
I tried to nap but my guts didn’t stop mumbling that they want to drive to the farm. Reading your post it clicked what was bothering me, now that I’m comfy on the couch - at the farm.
I’m grateful when my gut feeling is nagging I listen. I’m grateful I realized that it was not only checking on the house that urged the idea of driving over. Trying to nap I realized I missed the place. So I fed the cats for an overnight stay and drove to the farm.
I’m grateful I did it. No problem with too cold, 8 degrees celsius is ok. I’m grateful I now know I can leave the house unattended in winter, at least for 1+ month.
I’m grateful I fired the furnace, the central heating does it’s job but I have to check on the floor heating. Tomorrow. I’m grateful for the wood fired stove in the living room, within 3 hours it’s 16 degrees and I can comfortably sleep on the couch, wrapped up in my oversized hoodie, 2 blankets and a heating cushion. I will not catch a cold tonight. The master bedroom is still about 10 degrees, that’s too cold to sleep.
I’m grateful for the quiet here. The noise of the city was obviously too much for me and I didn’t notice it.
I’m grateful for delicious tea. I have it everywhere, never too much tea.
I’m grateful past me left the house tidy & neat. Present me appreciated it
I’m grateful just for today I have the feeling that I’m mastering life well.
I’m grateful I had the energy to do all I did today.
I’m grateful this would not have happened if I drank yesterday or were depressed. Or if I was still in a relationship with the ex. I’m grateful I cared good for me today, identified a longing and DID something I now feel good about.
For me, today’s experience was helpful to understand myself better and to better distinguish between old patterns and honest needs. Sometimes they are both fine.
Good night and good sleep fellow gratidudes ODAAT
I am grateful feeling healthier even when sleep doesn’t come.
I am grateful this place forum is still here to visit and spend some time absorbing.
I am grateful my brain was strong enough to carefully fix my laptop and also grateful I know how to keep it moving.
I am grateful to be alive and grateful to miss people and driving.
I am grateful that smell and taste will come back and that I have enough work available to make that happen.
I am grateful for a unique house and grateful for acreage and wild animals.
Grateful to be alive.
Grateful for the sober living I moved into.
Grateful to have a little over a month this time.
Grateful for the people on here who give it to me real and hold me accountable.
Grateful for my skateboard.
Grateful for AA meetings.
Grateful for hope.
Grateful for feeling uncomfortable because it will make me stronger.
Grateful for candy.
Grateful for Publix grocery store.
Grateful for my family and the support.
I’m grateful to see clearly today.
I’m grateful I some how have gotten over myself and I ask for help when I need it.
I’m grateful I feel happy and healthy today.
I’m grateful for meditation, workbooks, workouts and anything I do to take care of Caroline.
I’m grateful I have so much love to give me.
I’m grateful to not feel fearful or sad today only love and acceptance for how things are.
I’m grateful that when I wanted a glass of wine I poured myself a diet ginger ale
I’m grateful for cozy socks, yummy dinners and a hopeful heart
Im grateful for baked potatoes.
I’m grateful for tea.
I’m grateful I am sober and present.
I’m grateful to be trapped under a cat.
I’m grateful for kind people in this community.
I’m grateful to have been invited to a virtual meeting on Saturday.
AFAF ODAAT
I’m grateful to God for guiding me and helping me abstain from my addictions. I’m grateful for my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful I baked tonight, I usually only cook. I’m trying to be grateful for my patience being tested because who knew it takes hours for brownies to cool and set, guess I won’t be eating any tonight and staying up to late from the sugar rush. I’m grateful my great grandspsonsor agreed to present me my medallion since my sponsor will still be in Florida when the time comes. I’m tearfully greatful to admit it feels right since he is the one who I called when I was in pshycosis a year ago to come help me not end up in even more trouble as the cops were here, ambulance, other active addicts, I was scared I was going to die, he truly helped save me that Sunday afternoon. He is still one of the first people I call when things are bad or good. I’m grateful somehow he now calls me to help with other suffering addicts, to facitiate step groups, cook for the mens breakfasts, asks me if I think new perspective tenants would be a good fit, its pretty cool. I’m grateful I met him back in 2007 when he was working at the local treatment center as an addiction counselor, but wasn’t mine Lol. I’m grateful for a good talk with my latest sponsee tonight who is struggling with anger. I’m grateful how it works and reminds me how much my anger has improved but requires these reminders to be mindful of it. I’m grateful my Aunt, Sister and I are going out for dinner tomorrow night before my Aunt moves numerous provinces away to Newfoundland at the end of the month. I’m grateful for music and its ability to change my mood. I’m grateful for prayer, meditation and the steps.
Awe I am sorry you weren’t able to take that nap but grateful you found comfort at the farm So important that we are now learning to listen to our bodies and put ourselves first.
Oh man do you have patience – i usually dig right in and have a mushy warm piece and then have a proper one the next day once it’s set and cooled I do hope you enjoy the brownie when you finally get to taste it.
So grateful that you will be presented with your medallion by your great sponsor - how amazing is that! Great to see how far you have come in this year Brian - should be super proud. Really looking forward to celebrating your big day with you
I am happy to see you back @Bluekoolaid.
I am grateful for a great opportunity at work yesterday.
I am grateful for my therapy and the laughs we share amidst the serious talks.
I am grateful for the annual plank challenge and I get to test my limits.
I am grateful every day sober is a day progress.
Grateful to see you @Bluekoolaid , I often wonder how you are. Glad you’re here.
Grateful today for trying to let things go. I can’t control everything, nor do I want to. People will behave how they want to and sometimes I won’t agree with their behaviour.
Grateful to understand this.
I’m grateful for basic manners, they make life much more pleasant. There’s no reason not to use them and they make such a difference.
I’m grateful my parents taught me good manners and that I taught my kids too
I am grateful that I am starting to appreciate my body and want to take care of it. I am grateful for family. I am grateful for morning snuggles from my beautiful dog. I am grateful for my move to FL, especially in January I am grateful for all of you! @Bluekoolaid, grateful you found your way back, it’s good to see you!
Today my son’s girlfriend is flying home after staying with us for three weeks. I am grateful for the time we spent together, she is a really lovely girl and we had alot of fun! I am grateful for their healthy relationship. But, I am also grateful for getting my house back and going back to the normal routine
I am grateful for being sober and not feeling the urge to drink. I was watching two movies yesterday and in both of them the protagonists were drinking to cope with their tough lives. I thought about The Queen’s Gambit, where the mother was drinking heavily. That serie was quite triggering when I watched it. Alcohol is so glorified and justified! The last couple of years I started to see drinking for what it really is and I am grateful that veil has been lifted. I am also grateful to be more aware of triggers, like drinking in movies.
I am grateful for being a more reliable colleague. Even when i had little sleep, nothing compares to having to work with a hangover!
ODAAT
I do hope you enjoy the brownie when you finally get to taste it.
I am grateful for all of you! 