Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

[erntedank]

Late afternoon gratitude.
I’m grateful I accomplished so much yesterday. It was a mediocre night with nightmares, I’m grateful I turned around and slept in for another 1,5 h after the alarm went off.

I’m grateful I tackled the bills today.
I’m grateful for therapy where I can express my insecurities and dig behind avoiding behaviour.
I’m grateful for healthy lunch and tea in abundance.
I’m grateful I called it a day after lunch, I feel exhausted.
I’m grateful my health is nearly back to normal. At least I hope so.
I’m grateful I got cat litter today. Last time I went it was sold out.
I’m grateful my cats have a good time.
I’m grateful for all my blessings.
I’m grateful nobody cares when I fall asleep soon. It’s ok. ODAAT

[Sunflower1]

Good morning friends, I’m grateful it’s a day off of work. I’m grateful to be getting together with a friend to do a small hike. I’m grateful movement, sunshine, and fresh air do so much for me. I’m grateful I can admit that I have been slacking with my gratitude, and I can feel the difference. Time to get back into the groove. I’m grateful I have good examples here on the homethread. Everyone have a great day

[JazzyS]

Tuesday morning gratefulness with my beautiful sober peeps

I am so grateful for waking up alert and ready to go even with another crappy night of sleep. Need to work on being able to sleep through the pain as it is really messing up my nights. I’m sure i am due for a crash day soon. Grateful that i have most of my work caught up to allow for a crash.
I am so grateful that i got to spend some morning time with mom and enjoy my coffee. Grateful that i pushed her to get her radiology appt. They finally got the referral and need the dept nurse to call and set it up. Grateful i got her a couple appointments with a different more qualified yet less expensive Acupuncturist who works with healing the body post cancer treatment.
I am so grateful that i was able to get my zoom meeting completed this morning and remembered to ask all the questions that have been piling up. I do appreciate our new accountant and am grateful that she will be taking over our payroll portion and the tax forms related to payroll. Will make 2024 much easier.
I am so grateful that i have bit the bullet and done one long streak of green in my hair - front and center. Waiting for it to set in so i can wash and see the results.
I am so grateful that i received some nice colors of allergy friendly nail polish. I am looking forward to painting my nails. The little things make me so happy.
I am so grateful that i was not bothered by a text from an old friend that i have decided to cut out of my life. The relationship was one sided. She only started showing concern or support once i cut things off. Not my idea of a good friend. Me being blitzed out of my mind did not realize how toxic our relationship was. SO grateful for sobriety and how it opened my eyes.
I am so grateful that my brother offered to shovel my driveway while he was out. Grateful that we are now talking a bit via text. He is still upset with me for not liking his GF. Grateful that i did not have to call in the usual guy - grateful that he is available when i need him but man is he a bit over the top.
I am so grateful for starting the Dahmer series last night. Am only able to do a show at a time - it is super slow and unnerving. Also a lot of differences from when i studied him in school. SO grateful that i changed to engineering and did not pursue the criminal phycology.
I am so grateful the roads are clear enough now and that my parents will be able to go pick up my sister. She is returning from Puerto Rico today. Grateful that we live closer to the airport so it is easier for us to pick her up rather than her leaving her car in the parking garage.
I am so grateful that i am able to do slow walks so that it is some sort of movement. I am grateful that if i can’t work out that i have set timers for my walks and have managed to get my steps in each day. i had set my goal to 7500 but except for one day in past 10 i have exceeded that goal and managed 12k each day. I am hoping that this is not overdoing it. I am being mindful of my swelling and trying not to increase my heartrate for too long a stretch.
I am so grateful for my family, my ever so slowly improving health, for my meditation and prayer, for a safe warm home, for my ability to move and take in deep breathes without effort or wheezing.
I am so grateful for good wholesome food. Grateful that my tastes have become better and i am now craving healthier foods/ drinks.
I am so grateful for this beautiful community and all you lovely souls! So grateful for all your posts (especially your gratitude’s)
Wishing everyone a blessed addiction free day! Sending you all so much love

[acromouse]

Let‘s get it straight. Tummy bugs are no fun. But I am really grateful I could stay in bed this morning after my family got out. Grateful I didn‘t throw up. Grateful I did not have to spend the whole day on the loo.

I am grateful for caring friends, for ridiculous memes that made my laugh, for being part of this crazy creation of life.

I am grateful to be alive and not using. I am grateful for peace and freedom.

Sleep tight you wonderful people.

[HolySquid]

Hello fam

This is my first day on the gratitude thread. As I have been struggling recently in my recovery, it might be time to give gratitude a try…

I am grateful to be 330 days sober.
I am grateful that I was able to reflect on myself and that it led me to this thread.
I am grateful for all the support I’ve received through TS over the months… special shout out to @JazzyS for always taking the time to respond. I am really grateful for that! You might be right: big milestone isn’t that far off and it rattles me.
I am grateful for that chance encounter I had a few days ago with an old acquaintance of mine. I am grateful that I had the guts to open up to him about my addiction. I am grateful that he shared his knowledge about his own journey and the help he offered.
I am grateful for my day today, it was a good day with extra time in bed this morning.
I am grateful that I can have downtime now with early bedtime, my book and a cup of herbal tea.
I am grateful for all of you, reading my first ever gratitude list

Hope you all have a wonderful sober day/night

[Tragicfarinelli]

Grateful for sleep
Grateful for good people
Grateful for comfort, hygge
Grateful for enough, we need no more
Grateful for patience and kindness
Grateful that we continually learn

[PinkyP]

Grateful that I am in bed and today is almost over.
Grateful for finding something for dinner in the freezer, I’d put it in there a while ago, it was something mushroomy. I was too tired to cook today.
Grateful for another early night and a new sleep story. I’ve been listening to Sherlock Holmes
Grateful I’m here

[JazzyS]

SOOO lovely to see you on the Gratitude thread and thank you love for you beautiful shout out. We really are so much stronger together.

Grateful that we are able to open up about ourselves with friends and find that we had nothing to fear bur rather get advice and support in return.

Much love friend - looking forward to many more posts from you

[tailee17]

Grateful to be back sharing my thoughts with you all. Whether you read or not posting is therapeutic.

[Nomad620]

Hello TS Fam!

I am grateful for my day today. I’m grateful for this quiet time. Holding my baby and listening to jazz music. Im grateful for being able to find the time to put away some laundary and pick up. I’m grateful for the play time with my toddler. Im grateful for my work day and that I was able to get caught up. Im grateful for my plants and having time to tend to them. I am grateful for my husband who helped watch the kiddos so I had time for these things i am grateful that my pain levels aren’t too bad and for my body as well as my sound mind. I am grateful for my sobriety!

Thank you God, I am blessed. Hope everyone has a splendid Wednesday!

[Pandita]

This morning I am grateful for a

check in with an old friend
a plan how to move forward
the one coworker who always brings healthy snacks for all of us
the smell of freshly washed laundry
giggles of children
my mostly healthy body
more light during the day
Music

[Naomi]

I am grateful for a clear mind. Due to a thread here on TS about finances, I got to think about my own. I am grateful I get to save more money by not smoking, drinking and ordering Uber Eats.

I am contemplating about either working more hours, find another (better paying) job OR get back to swing trading. I am grateful to have more energy but I notice I’m on my phone alot, so I need to do something… I’m grateful sobriety opens up possibilities and because of a clear mind I feel like I’m better at decision making.
Drinking was my second job, I am grateful I quit.

Especially on days when I have appointments I am grateful to my past/yesterday sober self for not drinking. Today is office/team day and although I prefer working at home I don’t mind it that much in comparison to when I’d still drink.

I am grateful for better skin. I notice my skin and eyes aren’t as dry anymore! Yesterday I got a compliment I looked good. I do feel good!

I love reading your posts. I am grateful for being part of this community

[Tragicfarinelli]

Grateful for 34 days
Grateful for 7 hours sleep
Grateful that the kittens will see their uncle on Thursday after the vets, socialisation is still a need
Grateful one of my bestest friends messaged to sat that she and hubby are in London in February and can they visit. Yes, I need it.
Grateful I know I need to reach out more, at some point I became antisocial and feral.
Grateful for the fox that sat in the garden area for about twenty minutes yesterday, observing life. Beautiful creature

[Cjp]

Good morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 640 days, milestone tmrw
Less than a day till we take off on vacation
Past me for planning for present and future me
Boscoe cuddles
Slept well
Soon i will be on a beach
Sunshine
Got a workout in this am
Data
A job i love
A hubby i love
A family i love
Protein powder
Muscle mass
Vitamins
Good mood

Peace and love soberinos

[Cocojanie13]

Good afternoon my sober peeps.
Today im grateful our vet could see Suki, our senior cat, she has pancreatitis, kidney disease and now her feline dementia has progressed! Grateful I could take her to the vets, so grateful she’s been given some medicine so she won’t be so distressed at night. Super grateful I’m able to make her more comfortable by making life easier for her. Grateful she’s sleeping right now and that she’s eaten something!
Grateful for another 24hrs sober, grateful for all of you. Grateful for pausing and reflecting.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I know where Costa Rica is again thanks Google thanks CJ. I’m grateful I’m so excited for you.

I’m grateful I’m enjoy TF reaching out more around here. I’m grateful she’s such a pleasure. Grateful for the fox I saw in the Embankment Gardens last spring. And grateful for Blue and Bear.

I’m grateful for my clear mind and that I quit my first full time job of drinking after retirement.
I’m grateful I’m still not sure what to do in life but wasting it drinking won’t be it. I’m grateful I get to surround myself with all kinds of people in all kinds of recovery.

I’m grateful I finally chatted to a lady yesterday, her name is Susan. We’ve been doing pleasantries for about a year. I’m grateful I told her it was always easy to remember her name as I had a sister named Susan who sadly passed away a awhile back because of MS. I’m grateful she shared she had a brother that died of MS.

I’m grateful I got to console a woman who lost her 16 year old dog last week.

I’m grateful for the smell of my wife’s clean laundry. I’m grateful I’m still not allowed to touch the laundry. I’m grateful I’m still not sure which side the washer is actually on. I think the dryer is on the right and I’m grateful for music and giggle laughing grand babies.

I’m grateful for my day today. I get to see my doc and go over blood work. I’m grateful for my clear head about it all and I haven’t googled anything about some of the results like I obsessed over last year. And I don’t remember this year. I’m grateful I try as I might, but; when I’m asked what’s my cholesterol numbers I just can’t remember. I’m grateful that’s just who I am.

I’m grateful to see Lam back and that gentle giant of a beast. I hope that’s a big bed.

I’m grateful Pinky is here and I’m grateful I’m defrosting a lot of freezer dinners this week and I don’t have to meal plan for a week or 2.
Well, I still have to meal plan but I’m grateful there’s no prep.

I’m grateful for Sassy, Lisa and Stella and M. and Brian who have been with me since day 1. Well in my mind, as far as I’m concerned, since the very beginning of my sober, calm, hangover, rollercoaster of my life. I’m just going to call it day 1. I’m grateful it’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

I’m grateful to see Squid here. I thought it might be your first time on this thread. I’m grateful that Holy Squid avatar always catches my eye. Grateful for your 330 ODAATs. I’m grateful you must have a shit load of gratitude to share her and brighten up my day.

And I’m grateful for my coffee meme buddy every morning

I’m grateful for every one of us on this grateful thread and grateful sober life we get to live.

“Your best days are ahead of you. The movie starts when the guy gets sober and puts his life back together; it doesn’t end there.”
Bucky Sinister
I’m grateful I just got to think who the hell is Bucky Sinister what a GREAT last name!!

[Davina_Davis]

I am grateful to have a spouse who is willing to work through this tough time with me. He stopped drinking years ago because he hated to see what it was doing to me, and he gave up his DOC, marijuana, several months ago to assist me in my sober journey. I was watching a TV show last night and someone ordered my exact drink of choice, down to the 2 lemons. I’m grateful that the urge to sneak one in subsided. Because it’s never just one. I’m so grateful that I made the right choice for once. ODAAT

[JazzyS]

Hump day gratitude’s – i am feeling so full of love
I am so grateful for starting this beautiful day with breath in my lungs and a pep in my step. Still no solid sleep but i feel like i got what i needed.
I am so grateful for a calm winter day. Last day of January. For past few years it feels like time has been flying by and for some reason this January felt like it lingered forever. not that i’m complaining - really don’t need to push time faster than it is already going.
I am so grateful that i got a call from my surgeon and she can squeeze me in on Monday to have discussion of what type of surgery i should get and how to proceed. I realize that changing things up may delay the surgery. May be better to go under once than have to do this again down the road.
I am so grateful that i was able to talk it through with a friend who’s undergone the surgery and get some great advice and support. Also some homework - going to check out the other surgeons in my area and possibility of robotic surgery.
I am so grateful that my mom is feeling good from the Chinese treatments and will continue them until her surgery. Grateful for the beautiful voicemail message from my aunt in Iran letting her know that everything would be ok. My mom did not want anyone to know what was going on and somehow her sis found out - so grateful that she did. No need to keep your health a secret from your family and loved ones.
I am so grateful that i was able to get a refund for my hair dye – after spending 45 min waiting for a wonderful green streak – i got nada. i understand if my dark hair was an issue but the reviews and the notes on site said that it wouldn’t be. plus i had plenty of grey’s that could have shown color. I had told my mom i was going to do it yesterday and she was staring at me in the car with a perplexed look and finally said - i don’t see it - where is the green? i said aaaahhh now that is the question of the day.
I am so grateful for my mom and her crazy sense of humor. Grateful that she is learning sarcasm - still throws me off a times.
I am so grateful for morning gratitude’s, coffee, coffee memes, my meme buddy!
I am so grateful for a light heart today, a peaceful mind and of course that pep in my step Not going to let the clusterfuck of symptoms get me down!
I am so grateful for my HP. Grateful that i still have faith in Him and love for Him. Grateful that i know that this too shall pass. Grateful that i know it could be a whole lot worse. Grateful to be on the side of healing. Grateful for no longer being bound to addictions. I am the ruler of my ownself!

All right all you beautiful grateful souls – wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day! Sending you ALL so much love

[Naomi]

Safe travels and enjoy your holiday! I hope you’ll share some pictures with us

[Its_me_Stella]

I am grateful to have more than I need. I am grateful to have enough to share, lend, and give away.

Its wet here, wet and cold; it gets into your bones. I am grateful that I am not trying to protect myself and my child from the elements day and night. We have a warm, dry, safe home, I wish everyone did.

I get to pick up the key to our new meeting tomorrow. I am grateful to feel excited… I remember when I was new in recovery and my first sponsor promised me I would feel excitement again. I hadnt felt it in years… probably 20 years. Lets be honest, I hadnt felt many good feelings in 20 years, not much could get past the fear that was masked as rage, anger, depression, and anxiety; the obsession and compulsion, intrusive thoughts and debilitating self loathing. Its no wonder I couldnt feel excited. I am grateful that today I wake up with a clear head and an open heart, ready to face to world.

I love my life today, I am very grateful for it.