Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

I’m grateful for a slow day with my code, with no interruptions.
I’m grateful my in-laws are recovering from COVID.
I’m grateful my daughter is happily off to a ballet performance.
I’m grateful my wounds are healing.
I’m grateful for good books.

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Evening gratitude.
Just a short stop by to say I’m grateful for silence, meditation, prayer, my reliable car, my flexibility, a hot shower and sleep. I’m NOT grateful that I got my periode today, fucking perimenopausal hormone bullshit. But I’m grateful that I can curse a bit and then the grumpy is gone until the next cramp hits.
I’m grateful for the calming sound of rain and the church bells ringing.
I’m so grateful for this wonderful week :pray:

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Good evening friends ( happy late birthday @JazzyS )
I’m grateful for sunshine. I’m grateful for being raised to try to be polite to others (even at Costco) and that there are other humans who are also polite. I’m grateful for podcasts and audiobooks. I’m grateful for my body and all that I can do. I’m grateful for my family and our safe home. I’m grateful we have enough :heart:

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I’m grateful for the eay my dog put his head in my lap and looked at me when we rested after our walk tonight.
I’m grateful to have food and water and warm clothes.
I’m grateful I could really help one of students today.
I’m grateful I know I have to meet life where it is and work from there.
AFAF ODAAT
:heart::v:

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Grateful for a ton! I know I have been awol for a bit but I’m still going strong at 343 days today! Wanted to pop in and let everyone know I’m doing alright but have been extremely busy with work and coaching baseball. Fall season just finished up so I am getting my first break in about 10 months from doing anything baseball related!

My coworker I used to drink with a lot found out today he’s possibly in trouble for an incident that happened the day before thanksgiving. Long story short I took the day off that day but met him for breakfast. He was already three giant drinks in when I left. I later found out he spent the whole day drinking there and he had not taken the day off. Eventually our other coworker he was with called some folks to get him home and a supervisor showed up and saw him falling down drunk.

As I sat and heard that he’s now possibly going to be in trouble I couldn’t help but feel grateful I made the choice to change. Almost a year ago now I was in the same bar with that guy the last time I drank and almost threw my life away.

I hope everyone is staying connected and strong through the holidays, so much to be grateful for in sobriety even though it may not always feel that way, take it one day at a time and know you are loved and welcome here :heart:

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Happy birthday and enjoy the celebration :tada:

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Morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety
My family
My job
Boscoe
Ability to pay bills timely
Almost have our vacation paid off
Holiday cheer
Love
Peace

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Morning gratitudes!
Grateful for laughing until my sides hurt during bar trivia.
Grateful for laughing until my sides hurt while getting into bed.
Grateful for laughter always!!

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I’m grateful my tap water doesn’t taste like pool water. We used to live in a place where the water tasted so chlorinated that buying bottled water was a must because even the smell of the water made me gag. My tap water now isn’t the most amazing, but it is drinkable.


@Sunflower1 “even at Costco” :laughing: You crack me up, but truth.
@Jwfletcher4792 congrats on your 343 days!

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Grateful morning to y’all :pray:t2:
I’m having a hard time getting on here for some reason.
I’m grateful I had the best Christmas trip to London ever. It was so much fun. I’m truly blessed and grateful to be able to do a trip like that with my family. At least half of my family. I’m grateful the other half didn’t come as traveling with a 17 month old is hard enough I cannot imagine adding in a 10 month old to the mix. I’m grateful Norma was the best little traveler. I’m grateful she is trying to call me Pop Pop. I’m grateful I’m going with it. I never thought I’d be a Pop Pop. I’m grateful how Norma communicates her need at her young age with her own words.

I’m sick as fuck and grateful I got sick on our last day and so far my friend Julie who I saw on our last day isn’t sick yet. And grateful Norma and the rest of my family isn’t sick yet. Grateful I was able to purchase and wear a face mask for the trip home. Grateful I tested negative for COVID yesterday.

I’m grateful for so many things in my life. I’m grateful my attitude of gratitude is a constant way of life for me even if I’m not posting it here. I’m grateful you all keep this thread going.

I’m grateful other people drinking on my trip didn’t ruin my trip for me. I’m grateful I didn’t get stuck in a poor me pity party. The old me could have easily. I’m grateful I could feel bothered by my loved ones drinking. Angry. Hurt. And very sad. And then guess what? Let those feelings go. And then embrace them when they came back. And let them go again.

I’m grateful I can have a good time alone if need be. I’m grateful and it’s kind of selfish but I really enjoyed my late night walk in the cold rain around London listening to street musicians and doing whatever the fuck I wanted.

I’m grateful, most grateful we got home Tuesday, and to the vet, 10 minutes before closing to get the pets. I’m grateful to be home with my gang of 5.

I’m grateful I truly love cold wet miserable rainy London weather and I was not let down.

I’m grateful for you all.
I’m grateful I can tell ya I feel too miserable to hunt for a quote this morning. Y’all go on ahead and find one.
:pray:t2::heart::mask:

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Thank you! Can’t believe how fast it’s flown by! The amount of goodness that’s come from sobriety continues to flow everyday

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I’m grateful for this forum here, all the amazing people, the kind and helpful words I receive.
I’m grateful I got some work done today despite my headaches.
I’m grateful it’s evening and I can finally relax.
I’m grateful I can sleep in tomorrow as my nights have been difficult lately.
I’m grateful for anime :grin:

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Too tired to catch up.
How can someone be so sleepy? I got pampered all day with Kneipp treatment, honey massage, attended a wonderful meditation, had delicious soup and tea, read a bit, napped a bit, played too much on my phone. I’m grateful I feel spoiled rotten. Yes, fasting can be very joyous :pray:
I’m grateful for some emotional episodes today, feeling touched and crying over it helps me to process and let go. I’m grumpy that the disgusting body feeling because of this fucking periode does heavily impact my ability to deal with the issues I want to let go. I hardly can focus on myself with this dammed body constantly doing useless bullshit like cramps and odor :face_vomiting:
I’m grateful for sleep meds. Without I would be a nervous desaster. ODAAT

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“I’m grateful I am not drinking today and I’m probably not drinking tomorrow”
There’s your quote my friend.

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 for prayer and meditation, music, laughter, the twelve steps and traditions.

May our higher powers grant us serenity.

p.s. You are a star, shine bright. Ya you!!

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I’m grateful I had a good walk today. I needed a 3 hour nap afterwards but it felt good to get my body moving.
I’m grateful for my Pukka tea advent calendar, lots of new flavours to try.
I’m grateful for warm, rejuvenating showers.
I’m grateful for all of you and this amazing community.
AFAF ODAAT
:heart::v:

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@sunflower1 Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. :hugs:
@jwfletcher4792 so good to see you on the gratitude thread Jake and going strong with 343 days!!!
@passerina_cyanea Thank you for the birthday wishes – I did have a wonderful time celebrating
@dazercat Awe Pop Pop – I love it :heart: sorry that you are feeling ill. So grateful that it is not Covid. Grateful that Brian was able to complete your share with a quote. Get some rest friend – hope you are feeling better soon. :pray: :hugs:
@erntedank I can understand needing sleep as you are fasting as your body is trying to conserve it’s energy. Your treatments sound heavenly – glad that you are having a joyous experience with the fasting (so sorry for the period troubles – they do put a nasty wrench in everything) I do hope you get some pain free days to enjoy your experience :people_hugging:

I am grateful for another day of healing. grateful for having a lovely 3 1/2 hour conversation with a friend. grateful that i got to practice many gratitude’s in my mind today that are escaping me at the moment – grateful that i will be going to bed now as its past midnight and i need to call it a night.
sweet dreams my lovely sober friends - so grateful for all of you. Sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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I’m grateful I was able to get back to sleep after needing to get up last night to care for miss kitty. I have the house to myself until Sunday, which means I also pick up the job of her middle of the night care. This perfectly lined up with my plan to cut the rest of the caffeine from my morning regimen, which has its pros and cons, but I was concerned that I would be overly tired for the first 72 hours more because I couldn’t get proper sleep, which could affect my short-term goals.

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I’m grateful Brian found a pretty good quote.
I’m grateful for humor.
I’m grateful for the big smile you put on my face sir. I’m grateful for your 10 months. I think I missed it.

I’m grateful for peace and quiet after the storms in my life.
I’m grateful I think I get over things quicker.
I’m grateful to fake it til I make it.
I’m grateful Piglet said “we never make it Pooh.” I’m grateful maybe some day Piglet.

I’m grateful when I tripped over Minnie’s bed last night, (Daisy uses it.) At the foot of our bed it was a nice soft landing and I face planted on a mat on carpet. And it was a nice fall. I’m grateful my body feels no repercussions from that fall last night.

I’m grateful for sappy Christmas rom coms I love to watch.

I’m grateful I think I’m pretty much on the mend and almost feeling better. Much better today than the last few. So far. Currently.

I’m grateful my therapist was able to reschedule for next Wednesday.

I’m grateful I got some on line Christmas shopping done.

I’m grateful for the feeling of defeat which leads to the feeling of surrender and the realization I’m fighting an impossible foe. I’m grateful to lay my sword down and hopefully not pick it up again for awhile.

I’m grateful to try and get back in to my daily routine.

I’m grateful for gratidudes.
:pray:t2::heart:

There were no embraces, because where there is great love there is often little display of it.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Since the diagnosis of my brother I lost complete control over my eating habits. I was eating emotionally for a long time.

To the point where two weeks ago, just before my eventful trip to LA, I was told my liver enzymes were very high and so was my cholesterol. So high the doctors were concerned.

I have yet to discuss what the next steps are, and won’t be until after the new year. So I took matters into my own hands.

I’ve dropped 12 lbs in those two weeks. I have been counting calories to the best of my ability on Noom, and I’m trying to level out those two concerns.

Here’s hoping it does the trick.

From chips, chocolate bars, pastries, and burgers to oatmeal, cinnamon, yogurt, and banana.

I’m grateful that I was able to make the mental shift to eating better, just wish it didn’t come because of a health scare.

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Morning gratidudes,

Im so very greatful for…

48 days until our second honeymoon to coasta rica baby
47 days until final weighin
Got my ass to the gym and wore a 12lb weighted vest
Friday payday
Hubbys love
Boscoes cuddles
Work from home
Internet and wifi
Healthy food
AA
12 step Promises coming true

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