Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

[LAB]

Way to go on managing that work event! How wonderful to maintain your sobriety and your dignity. That is inspiring stuff!

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful some shares can save lives.
I’m grateful I didn’t fall “tits up,” today. I’m grateful as I was walking and slipping a bit I got to think of my poor friend with the bashed up ankle, a lot, as I walked gingerly around the slick streets on London in the rain. Holy shit it’s dangerous out here. I’m grateful if I did fall I wouldn’t have fallen far as all 8 million people were out and about tonight looking at lights. I’m grateful I’ve never seen London this crowded. And on a Sunday night.

I hope your ankle is on the mend and you are up and about. Your dinner looked excellent on the foodies thread.
Thank you for your share it save my clumsy ass. Yes. I am clumsy.

[Butterflymoonwoman]

Im grateful for my intuition
Im grateful to be out of work early
Im grateful to have a safe, loving home to go to
Im grateful for a new week beginning tmrw
Im grateful for deep breathing
Im grateful

[erntedank]

Early monday morning gratitude.
I’m grateful I had a safe and smooth drive yesterday. I’m grateful I had zero stress before leaving The old boy slept on me all night yesterday and I already miss him.

I’m grateful I can handle the far too hot room, the heating control must be broken. I already claimed it yesterday and will claim fixing again today. I don’t want to get sick because I always have to have a window open.
I’m grateful I have bad bad memories on a similar situation many years ago on a vaccation with my ex. We left after I horrible night and I was sick for a month. I’m grateful I can handle such difficulties way better now without stressing me

I’m grateful for this lovely place where I stay this week. Every year I’m happy to come here and enjoy the fast and the nice fellow people fasting.
Now it’s time to shower, morning meditation and walk are on the schedule in an hour

[Dazercat]

Enjoy you time. I’m grateful I think I remember you going last year and you really needed it. I hope you have the best time. I can’t believe it’s been a year.
Much peace and love to you.

[Pandita]

Good morning, grati-friends. Sitting here with my morning coffee as well @Mischa84 and enjoying the morning calm. It is a good start into the day, isn’t it?
I am grateful for my family and the nice afternoon we spent yesterday. It’t been a long time since I invited someone into my home for coffee and dinner. It’s a rather tiny appartment so there isn’t much space to move when there are more than two people here. But we had such a good time playing some board games and goofing around.
I am grateful my little brother (still) thinks I am cool , trying to hold onto that rockstar status for as long as I can.
I am grateful I decluttered my home - it calmed my mind as well and I immediately felt more serene. I am grateful for my journey into my life. It feels like I have been absent from it far too long.

[Hoss]

I’m grateful to have another day. I’m traveling back to New Mexico with my dogs, stopped in Indiana last night, yesterday was a breeze with no traffic. Dogs snoozing contentedly next to me while I enjoy my morning coffee. When I checked into the hotel last night the woman at the desk had a sweatshirt on that said ‘stronger than addiction.’ We are everywhere and recovery is possible, so grateful for that

[Frazzetta]

Good morning my dudes! I’m grateful for a nice weekend with a puppy playdate, brother visited, super sweet dnd session and everyone liked the gifts I made them, much football and both our teams won (though my team won only barely, it’s still a win). I’m grateful I had a really productive Saturday and I feel like I’m on track for the remainder of my holiday season gift-making. I’m grateful to feel like I might currently, even just for the moment, have my shit together. Hopefully that’s not a jinx

[Chiron]

I am grateful we are able to heat our home for the winter. I am not unaware of the economic realities of many around the world at this time, and that this simple, yet powerful, necessity is not easily obtainable for some. I am very impacted by temperature shifts outside of a small range, and in the winter months I am constantly cold, even with the luxury of being able to maintain a ‘comfortable’ room temperature.

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@Mischa84

I’m grateful for ours beautiful child-and-cat-proof christman tree.

@Mischa84 I love this. You have truly ascended to the status of “professional cat guardian”.

[Sunflower1]

Good morning friends,
I’m grateful for podcasts, I know I say it a lot but there is so much information available and I am constantly amazed. I love that I can search for a podcast about any feelings I am having, troubles I’m facing, gardening, recovery, joy…… anything. I’m grateful for long walks. I’m grateful for my health and mobility. I’ve been caught up lately in complaining about my aches and pains, I’m going to work hard to mentally thank my body from now on. I’m grateful I got to spend Saturday with my sister and Niece, and refill my gratitude cup cuz it was low. I’m grateful for all of you ( soberonies is one of my favorite names ) and for this place​:heart:

[Cjp]

Good morning sober familia,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, Day 589
Hubby comes home today!
Boscoe cuddles
Good sleep
My tattoo artist scheduled me for may, right by my sobriety date
Hot coffee
Our safety
Family time
Laughter
Love
Hope

Peace

[erntedank]

Today I’m grateful for a day full of relaxing treatments, naps and reads.
@Dazercat I was here in February this year, you are right. Wanted last december but the week was rescheduled because the construction work was not finished, they had to postpone the reopening. Good memory!

I’m grateful for the pedicure I got, I asked in the morning and yes, one timeslot was available! Now I feel blessed AND pretty
Sending good vibes to you all! ODAAT

[Its_me_Stella]

Good morning.

I am grateful for the obvious signs that my dad is feeling better; spending time outside, instigating trips to the store,and being ornery to name a few.

I am grateful for the new knowledge I have been gifted that the way I grew up was not healthy, that the way I am treated by my dad is not " normal " and that the way he speaks to my mom is not how someone shows love.

I am grateful for therapy, shadow work, step work, and all of the parts of my psyche that have kept me safe throughout my life. Yes, I am especially grateful for that absolutely wicked part of me that I used to not understand. That part that I used to be ashamed of, hate, berate. I am especially grateful for her because she will kill for me if she had to, I have no doubt.

I am grateful for God, the devince, source, the universe whatever name you use. This extremely strong energy is very obvious in my life.

I am grateful for the lesson I learned that I can still be wounded by my father. I learned that I have grown exponetially in the area of reactivity and being able to remove myself from a situation when i want to attack. I was reminded that no matter how much doubt my dad can fill me with, the Devine energy will always be stronger and light always wins. I was reminded that I have a part to play in this life and his story is just that a fucking story in his lane.

I am grateful that when I am reminded to think of my father as a soul in a skin bag he is nothing more than a bunch of unhealed psychological wounds that lash out constantly. His journey started out terrible and I, unfortunately, am a product of generational trauma like many others.

I am grateful that I get to stop that cycle of pain today.

Just for today

[SelfLove_42]

Good morning/afternoon to all,

Gratitudes:

Grateful to get with Bro’s on Saturday and Sunday. Great association, fun times indeed
Grateful for this morning, i’m not stressed out, i’m not overworked, i’m still here.
Grateful i’m taking out the time for Self Care, focusing on systems to help me cope better when things go south
Grateful i’m learning how to just be me and be present. The past can’t be changed, appreciate what is, let go of things you can’t change.
Grateful for my family

[Twizzlers]

Now… I know I have so much to be grateful for, I have noticed even through pure joy and excitement I may feel like a drink.
I’m grateful I have noticed that I do not know how to regulate or perhaps even recognise what I am feeling and what that means. Every emotion from the sad to the super happy I feel I need to numb it out. I’m grateful I recognise this.

I am so grateful for my home. I’m still in temp accommodation but I am so grateful that my permanent home is actually looking really fresh and damp free.
The decoration is really bright and nice and im just over joyed and even this feeling is triggering for me atm. But I am so grateful and appreciative that it’s almost done.

I am so grateful that the huge souls in my little furry pets is so loving and caring towards eachother and to people. And me .
I’m so grateful they found eachother in the safe family we have all become.
I’m grateful Basil (one of 4 cats) made me drag my @$$ out of bed when I couldn’t face reality. I’m grateful he thinks his the boss with me and thinks he helps me do jobs he does help me so much they all do. I won’t write a whole book about each of them and their great amazings personalities But the love is so strong I’m so grateful they love eachother and are basically a pack, a pack of 1 dog and 4 cats. My babies.

I’m grateful I posted today here and on the check in thread. I have to be grateful that I am lucky enough to see I’m stuck right now. I’m at the top of the hill and I have to get to the bottom. But I don’t have to fall I can walk.

• I’m even grateful that I used am example of being stuck up a hill and not stuck down a hole or long dark tunnel with no light at the end… Just noticed when I read it back. I’m grateful that my perspective has changed from previous phases of triggers and depression.

I’m grateful I’m in bed, grateful for clean water and food and family.

[Dazercat]

Grateful to see you posting again Twizz. I missed your caring concerning wise posts.

Give that 4 and 1 gang some scratches from me and my 4 in one gang. I can’t wait to get home and see them. I miss them so much. I’m so grateful for my furr babies. So grateful. I hope they forgive us.
I’m grateful they will. They always do.

[Twizzlers]

Thank you

I’m so grateful for your kind words.

Yes I’m sure the fur babies will be fine and happy to see you.

I’m guessing from the foodies thread your in London

[Dazercat]

Yes. I’m grateful for our extreme Christmas extravaganza with my son and fam. Headed home in the morning. It’s tad crowded
I’m grateful I get to visit my favorite town.

[Dilettante]

I’m grateful I’ve caught up on several weeks of gratitudes…no mean feat!
I’m grateful reading all your posts made me realise how much I’ve missed you and this thread. And how much I need it.
I’m grateful my family is safe and I am in a position of knowledge to help my daughter as she navigates a difficult period in her life.
I’m grateful I recognised I was feeling burnt out and that I need to invest some work and time into me too, so I can be strong enough to help her.
I’m grateful I have places like TS where I can do that.
I’m grateful I checked in on the sober time app and realised my 5 months in going to be on Christmas day-what an amazing gift
I’m grateful for all of you and for the amazing community here.
AFAF ODAAT

[Passerina_cyanea]

I’m grateful that I recognized that I was using weed in a similar way to how I used to use alcohol and decided to quit. I’m grateful I have more energy and focus and less anxiety that I was getting in between smokes.
I’m grateful for Jeopardy and watching it on the couch with my partner and feeling sort of smart.
I’m grateful that I get to WFH the next 3 days!