Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

how beautiful! this is beautiful and i can totally see how helpful that would be. :pray: :hugs:

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Nope.
2 days ago :joy::joy::joy: but who’s counting.
Thank you for a delightful gif.
:pray:t2::heart::hugs:

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Mid afternoon gratitude.
The icy conditions had a hangover this morning. I’m grateful it was manageable with caution.
I’m grateful today I was on time for my psychiatrist appointment. Still grateful I stay at my townhouse.
I’m grateful my bloodwork is ok.
I’m grateful my councellor and my psychiatrist see me on the right path heading in the right direction. Progress, babysteps. I’m grateful the past lies behind me. I’m grateful I work on the future, steadily. I’m grateful the present is a soup-full tummy and a sleeping cat beside me. I’m grateful for sunshine and that I can watch the clouds in the sky from the couch. I’m grateful a light, bright feeling follows the fuck it of the last days.
I’m grateful for modern amenities, for feeling safe at my house, for food, for comfort, for smiles and good vibes. Just for today, I’m serene and content :pray: ODAAT

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I’m grateful that one of my coping mechanisms is to deeply analyze the whys of the situation in detail. Having a fascination with the human psyche and with constant forward movement helps ne from getting too overwhelmed by the intensity of my emotions.

Also thank you for your kind words, @Cjp , @Naomi , and @anon68572606. Im grateful for all the kind messages I have received in the lasr couple days.

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Good morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

No sugar spicy beef jerky
My sobriety
Won my healthywager bet to lose 50lbs in one year…the money is transferring to the bank!
I weighed in this am and im maintaining, i wont fixate on losing the next 10lbs until i get back from coasta rica
Coasta rica coundown day 7
Good day at work yesterday
Folks watching Boscoe gives us time to chat when i pick him up
When time slows enough and im in, really in, the present
Hubbys cuddles
Boscoe, my shadow
Hope
Moments of serenity
Life
Progress rather than perfection

Peace my lovlies

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Grateful for bereavement leave at work to go home and say goodbye to my grandpa who passed away yesterday. He had been sick for some time so I am glad he’s no longer in pain, and I am grateful he lived to see me become a man and accomplish the things I have in my life.

Grateful for a sober mind because the thoughts of grief and drinking tried to rear their head and at 385 days today I am able to look those thoughts in the eye and say “I don’t need you to say goodbye to someone I love.” Grateful for the sober family and all the love and support here everyday!

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So sorry for your loss! Sending hugs :people_hugging:
Congrats on your 385 days, you got this! :ok_hand::v:

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I’m so sorry for your loss Jake. I’m glad you get to go home to say your goodbyes.

This is beautiful Jake :point_down: :heart: Keep remembering this during your travels. We got your back my friend :pray:t2::heart:

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Thanks Eric! I think this is the first funeral since before I started drinking in my late teens early twenties that I wasn’t drinking during travel etc. I feel very clear minded and just happy to be going home to see family :heart:

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Happy Belated @Dazercat !!! :partying_face:

I am grateful that the app I open first in the morning now is this one, journaling here and reading everyone’s gratitudes does so much more for my sobriety than seeing my partying friends and family pics on the other sites and the fomo that left me with. ODAAT my friends :purple_heart:

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Grateful for another sober day. I’m grateful my 13 year old son, who has Autism and CFS, didn’t have a meltdown when we did home schooling today! Super grateful my beast, Rocky, behaved on his walk today, he’s so stubborn but actually paid attention to me today!! Grateful to have this community, being able to reach out if I need to and grateful that I can be here for others too!! :v:

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@Chiron How are you doing today? Sending you big comforting hugs and do know we are all here for you :hugs:
@cjp WAY TO GO CJ! Woot Woot - had no doubt – so very happy that you have met your goal (ahead of the deadline) and are maintaining it :muscle: Sober living really does look good on you!
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@Jwfletcher4792 So sorry for your loss Jake. Grateful that you will be able to take time and go to the funeral. Here if you need us :hugs:

Checking in on Wednesday morning gratefulness
I am so Grateful to be up and energized. Grateful for my hot cup of coffee and my coconut cookie. Grateful for the deep breathes i am able to take to welcome this new day.
I am so grateful for setting myself up in the kitchen to do my work today - grateful that i was able to take the steps 5 times in a row without much issues (did have to go slow as i can’t over exert myself just yet) - last two times i did need to catch my breath. Way better than me wheezing after the first attempt of climbing stairs.
I am so grateful that i am enjoying this gloomy overcast day - the grey skies and the snowy landscape really have a calming effect this morning.
I am so grateful for being able to maintain my positive attitude.
I am so grateful that i am doing what i can to bring my inflammation down. It is a bit discouraging when any activity causes my body to swell up. Grateful that i am doing my best to stay alert of this and not go backwards.
I am so grateful that for my family’s loving unconditional support. Grateful for my friends who understand the distance i’ve had to keep and are there for me in spirit. Grateful for my HP and my connections with Him and myself.
I am so grateful for my lovely plants. Seeing them thrive makes me happy - they are so beautiful and full of life.
I am so grateful for being able to set my own schedule but still working on a regular routine of sorts. Hoping to have more structure
I am so grateful for this community and my TS friends.
I am so grateful to be alive and healing!

Wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day - sending much love to all of you wonderful souls :heart: :heart:

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Today im greatful for my job

Without it it id be trying to get one wishing i had it. So when i get anxiety for being here, if it was the other way around id be wishing i was

Time for work
Take care

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Good morning to all, glad to be here.
I’m grateful for TS and all you amazing people.
I’m grateful for another sober day,
I’m grateful for quality sleep.
I’m grateful I’ll be getting out of the house today for a dentist appointment followed by a trip to the local bookstore. I need to escape for a little while. Grateful I can do that.
I’m grateful I’m still learning how to be compassionate toward my husband and his troubles but stay detached enough to give us both space,
I’m grateful for friends.
I’m grateful for my kitties.
I’m grateful for the daily exercise I’ve been getting lately.

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I’m grateful to see happy belated bday wishes :blush: @Davina_Davis @Kiki2

I’m grateful when I first flew sober the H in HALT came in very handy when I realized I hadn’t had breakfast and it was 1:30 pm in between connections and that’s why I was feeling anxious @Jwfletcher4792 so I grab the first sandwich I could find, because that’s what was really wrong with me. I know you can do this Jake but just remember we are in your pocket to fight this cunning baffling motherfucker of a disease :pray:t2:

I’m grateful I’m feeling better this morning mentally than I did last night after my meeting. I’m grateful not only can I not stop my wife from drinking, but I can’t cause her to drink. I’m grateful it works both ways. I’m grateful even though I knew this, it was great to hear a share about it.

I’m grateful for coffee meming fun in the morning. I’m grateful for my real coffee in the morning. I’m grateful for the full moon this morning through the clouds with Benson before 6 this morning. I’m grateful the rain has ceased but it’s cloudy. I’m grateful for my thick cashwear blankey. I’m grateful I’m warm by the fireplace. I’m grateful for Alice first thing in the morning in the toilet. All those memes are true :joy: I’m grateful for Mavy waiting til I get out, and greeting me at the bathroom sink as I was washing my face. Every morning. I’m grateful I haven’t tripped over Daisy, every morning in the kitchen. Yet :smirk_cat: I’m grateful me and The Burner are going to try and get out early this morning and walk our hour plus together.

I’m grateful for music, podcasts, guided meditations, and sometimes silence when I’m walking. I’m grateful I’m stuck here now with a purring Alice on my lap and the Benson walk will happen when it happens.

I’m grateful for my hot lemon turmeric ginger tea. I’m grateful for all of you here and to be able to read and share gratitude anytime we want to.
Grateful I’m free!
:pray:t2::heart::blush:

Where words fail, music speaks.

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I am grateful a friend joined me on my early dog walk this morning, I was happy to see her.
I am grateful that another friend rescheduled our diner date for tonight. Tomorrow I have a 12 hour workday so it’s nice to be able go to bed early tonight.

I remember some weeks ago writing I felt lonely, but I notice I’m in a better place nowadays, reaching out more and seeing people every other day or so. I am grateful that sobriety has a positive influence on my relationship with friends and family. I think I’m more fun to be around and a better friend than I used to be.

I am grateful I talked to my mom today. Her dementia is progressing but I’m so grateful we can still talk and I can be there for her, listen to her. We always manage to end our conversations with a good laugh, I am so grateful to still be able to hear her laugh out loud.

I am grateful for being in a good mood and so at ease these days, I haven’t feel like this in ages.
Wish you all a beautiful day friends.

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So happy to hear this Naomi…so much greatness in sober living :people_hugging::heart:

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What a beautiful way to put it Jake. I’m sure your grandpa was proud of you. I am sorry for you loss, sending you strength :people_hugging::broken_heart:

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Thank you Jasmine. It’s weird… I have been sober before but it feels so different this time, it really does. I think daily reflection and gratitude plus daily :dog: dopamine shots make a huge difference.

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Totally know what you mean. I had not been able to string together more than a few days in the past. This time around with gratitude and this company i feel at ease with sobriety. Not to say days are easy but that i can handle the stresses and the urges better.

Grateful to be on this journey with you :pray:

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