Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

I’m grateful I’m back.
I’m back here (I wasn’t away for long but I already missed it here anyway), and I’m back from that moody pit I was in yesterday. It’s still early but I think grumpy is gone :sweat_smile:
I’m grateful my son Sacha is having his birthday the same day as my mother. She would be 65 today. She lost her battle with leukaemia 16 years ago. Rest in peace mommy, I miss you.
Sacha is 5 today, my big boy, I love him so much.
I’m grateful we are all healthy.
I’m grateful I’m gonna meet with my girlfriends today. We are going to celebrate Sacha’s bday in some cool indoor playground and kids are big enough we don’t have to run after them all the time anymore so we will have some time to talk. I hope. I’m grateful our kids are the same age.
Have a good day my friends! Gotta go :wink:

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I’m grateful that I have the wherewithal to not eat the entire bag of these girl scout cookie ball things I found at Costco :laughing: They are so delicious and I definitely could have put away quite a bit of them while gaming yesterday if I had eaten them straight from the bag. A bit of a silly gratitude, but also super real as I know I’d have been hella sick otherwise.

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I’m grateful I’m feeling quite a bit better.
I’m grateful my headache this morning isn’t from drinking.
I’m grateful for coffee and Advil.
I’m grateful my cold sores don’t hurt as much as yesterday. I’m grateful they can FRO!!
I’m grateful wifey seems a bit better. I’m grateful I don’t think she got is as bad as I did.
I’m grateful for desert sunsets. EVERY EVENING. I’m grateful I never tire of them.
I’m grateful for Madonna.
I’m grateful for Tina Turner.
I’m grateful for music. :notes:
I’m grateful for strong women.
I’m grateful for all the strong people here fighting this good fight. For our lives.

I’m grateful for my Al-Anon step one reading today about laying down my sword. I’m grateful to try and surround myself with peace. This is not my battle to win. Or fix anyone but myself.

I’m grateful I can be a lazy bum again today. Maybe just one more day.

I’m grateful for my wife, children, grandchildren, cats and dogs and a couple of irl friends I got. And I’m especially grateful for all my gratidude friends I’ve made over the years.

I’m grateful for all my blessings.
:pray:t2::heart::notes:

The Power of Gratitude Messages
We ALL need reminders to appreciate the small, often overlooked goodness in the day.

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Good morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 595 days
Hubby and i having a serious talk about him lying about smoking weed again.
Good conversation
My folks
Healthy yummy meals
Weightloss progress
Boscoes cuteness
Sunshine today and a high of 48! Woohoo
Love

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Today I’m grateful I didn’t drink yesterday. Waking up fresh without a hangover never gets old!
I’m grateful for my purring, cuddling, snuggling cats. They are pure love, fun and some mischief :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

I’m grateful for soup. A hot pot of delicious soup warms body & soul.
I’m grateful for service on TV.
I’m grateful for a nice walk with a friend.

I’m happy and grateful I bought 2 christmas trees today. The big one is already at the farm, the small one is waiting in the car until I cleaned and tidyed up the townhouse. I’m grateful we girls decided to relocate our annual meeting on 23rd to my place. The one who normally hosts it is still unpacking the moving boxes. The best reason to get a second tree! Our christmas get together would be missing something without. I’m grateful for this lovely annual ritual :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

I’m grateful my energy level is fine and I feel good. Just for today I’m at peace :pray: ODAAT

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Happy Sunday all!

I’m grateful Christmas shopping is almost done. I’ll be more grateful when the holiday is in the past.

I’m grateful we’re putting up the tree today. Praying it survived storage and the move. If not, I’ll be going to Walmart for a new one. It’s one of those prelit fake ones and I haven’t put it up in a few years because of hubby being injured followed by multiple surgeries and healing.

I’m grateful my sister in law is coming tomorrow to stay with us for the holiday. I’m grateful for her company and help with our daughter who she adores.

I’m grateful hubby and I are getting by with only one car while his truck is being repaired. It’s been since Thanksgiving and I’m grateful we haven’t killed each other yet. The commute in the morning is brutal because we’re both so cranky. I miss my alone time before and after work. He did find a used vehicle but I talked him out of buying it in fear it would turn into a money pit.

I’m grateful my boss gave me an extra bonus for Christmas shopping, and it won’t mpact the annual one I get in late January. I’m grateful my hard work is acknowledged. Yep, I’m the only one that works every Saturday while everyone else is home with their families. I’m grateful not to be pulled into the holiday party drama that’s still being investigated by corporate. They tried but I wasn’t having it. I’m grateful for boundaries.

Wishing you all a great sober Sunday! :blush:

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I’m grateful I was well enough to visit friends today.
I’m grateful for caring friends who actually set aside some special food for me so as I would not feel left out.
I’m grateful for singing with friends.
I’m grateful for feeling much better this evening.
I’m grateful for my loving and caring husband.

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Happy Birthday Sasha and a happy birthday to your momma. I am so sorry for your loss love). I hope you had a fun time celebrating and being around some grown up friends today :heart:

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I’m grateful for the sound of rain against my window as I’m tucked up and cosy in bed.
I’m grateful for a good new book I’ve started reading.
I’m grateful for a sleeping (and snoring!) cat on my lap.
I’m grateful to be sober in such good company as you.
AFAF ODAAT
:heart::v:

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I’m grateful for great day yesterday, Sacha’s bday party at indoor playground , Monkey Town. Place was not to crowded, kids were having fun, nobody got hurt, mommy’s had time to chat. I’m grateful I wasn’t silently pissed that they don’t sell beer there, like it happened before. Everyone was just having fun.
I’m grateful I fall asleep together with boys, before 9pm :sweat_smile: Now I’m awake early in the morning, hour before my alarm which was set at 6:20am.
I ate wayyyyy to much crap yesterday and I’m grateful I’m not making big deal about it. Can happen sometimes. Today is a new day. Today I will get some fibers and proteins :slight_smile:
I’m grateful for this hangover free Monday morning.
Love you guys!

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I’m grateful my husband had a good weekend away and that he returned safely. I’m also grateful I can go back to not having to get up a couple times a night to care for our old kitten. I’m grateful I made it through the weekend without giving in to the caffeine temptation, even though I was a zombie most of the time.

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I’m trying gratitude again.

I’m grateful for my veggie burger, it was delicious. Aubergine, potato and feta. So yummy and it makes me grateful that I absolutely love meat free meals and days and weeks and that I’m truly not fussy with food and have an open attitude towards eating Flexi.

I’m grateful for over eight hours sleep, I really needed it after two or three days in the trot not sleeping great and less than seven hours each day. I need eight every day to function.

I’m grateful I’m sober, I’m not sure whether I have been having a bad attitude in protest at feeling left out or not drinking at Christmas. I’m not convinced that my brain hasn’t been staging an internal dirty protest.

I’m grateful for free press and autonomy of thought, thank goodness we don’t all have to rely on mainstream media to poison our populist perceptions. You can do better if you try to find truth.

I’m grateful for interesting documentaries. Watching Lockerbie at the moment. I didn’t know too much about it at the time as was a kid, it’s bloody shocking! Again, see the above about free press and finding unbiased reporting. I’m grateful for truth…

I’m grateful that I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. I’m already over Christmas treats :joy:

I’m grateful my friend is coming for dinner and staying tonight. She has over five years in AA now. Just a coincidence, but a nice one.

Gratitude will be my attitude!!

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New on this thread and pretty new on the daily gratitude concept, but I love the idea. So hereby my attempt:

I’m grateful for another sober and hangover free day.
I’m grateful for my dogs warmth on my lap while I’m working.
I’m grateful to be able to help my elderly parents.
I’m grateful for my wonderful son who is doing so well.
I’m grateful for my cozy home and being able to turn on the heater.
I’m grateful for another day alive on this planet and in particular in a first world country.

Well, that felt good. :blush:

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Monday morning gratitude’s
I am so grateful for a good nights rest. Energy levels not amazing but well enough to keep moving. Grateful that i am capable to take my dad to his eye appointment today.
I am so grateful that i am getting past the need for coffee to wake me up but hell i still miss the taste and the comfort. What keeps me going is knowing it won’t be forever LOL. Grateful that @Chiron made it through without coffee this weekend. I feel ya girl!
I am so grateful to have a new face on the Gratitude thread – always love newcomers- welcome @Naomi This thread really is a wonderful space and makes me feel so light and alive when i read here and of course when i practice my own gratitude’s
I am so grateful that our deck is completed so i can sit upstairs at the kitchen table and work again. Grateful that it is larger and more roomy. Grateful that the dumpster has been removed from our driveway and that the inspection will happen this morning so we can move all the stuff back out of the house.
I am so grateful for the light snow flurries today. Not too cold out and i don’t know why but just looks like a fun day… the trees are dancing and just a overall calmness today. No loud banging.
I am so grateful that i am ok with turning away a tenant. She was meant to move in last Tuesday and then Wednesday and then changed to Saturday but wanted to move to Sunday to get cashiers checks on Saturday. On Sunday she changed the meeting time as she was running late and still after a 1/2 hour no show said she was getting the checks ready at Walmart. I said NOPE I’M OUT.
I am so grateful for another day breathing, living and enjoying what life has to offer. Having faith that i will be healthy enough and better than my old self in due time. Grateful for this new treatment plan and i am confident that it is going to show promising results.
I am so grateful that i got to spend some time with my sister in the morning yesterday.
I am so grateful that my brother and i played cards for hours yesterday while listening to some great music. Topped the evening off with a wonderful movie - The Family Plan.
I am so grateful for my coffee and meme buddy. Grateful that the thrill of reading the memes and searching for the memes is equally exciting.
I am so grateful that i am starting to like (well tolerate) my teas and broths that were prescribed.
I am so grateful for pomegranate, cranberry juice and kombucha.
I am so grateful for my meditative and praying practices. Grateful for light exercises and pressure point massages. Grateful for techniques to get the blood flowing.
I am so grateful for my family. Grateful that we do love hanging out so much with each other.
I am so grateful for this community and all of you lovely sober souls. Grateful to be here on this journey with you.
Wishing each and everyone of you a wonderful addiction free Monday - sending you so much love :heart::heart:

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I’m grateful I’m feeling better this morning. Physically and mentally. I’m grateful wifey is feeling better too. I’m grateful I’m not prepping for a colonoscopy :grimacing:
I’m grateful I’m feeling just a little shit this morning and not total shit.
I’m grateful as my morning progresses, coffee kicks in, memes turned on, sunrise pics of the Christmas tree, and a few good blows and now my hot tea, things are looking much better.

I’m grateful I decided to get our little drug store tree up yesterday. I’m grateful I separated the Santa Monica Christmas boxes. I’m grateful I actually remembered where I put them 2 years later. I’m grateful I found Julie’s hand made Christmas decorations and a few unique large red baubles to complement the tree and we are done. I’m grateful for the sunrise behind my tree this morning was gorgeous.

I’m grateful my wife left me a sticky note on the grinder to make her coffee this morning, otherwise I would have forgot. I’m grateful she asked me to make her some jello for her meals today.

I’m grateful for my wife and children and their spouses and grandchildren and my furr babies. I’m grateful for my messy house and home. I’m grateful to try and get over the fact the house doesn’t have to be clean. I’m grateful not everything always has to be in its place all the time. I’m grateful to realize how tough this is for me. I’m grateful I turned in to my Dad :heart:

I’m grateful for cat yowls and zoomies.
I’m grateful for funny Benson noises.
I’m grateful for my health.
I’m grateful I’m never sick.

I’m grateful for this gratitude thread and everyone who shares, reads, or just lurks.
:pray:t2::heart:

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”
Marcel Proust

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Welcome Naomi,
Good to see you posting here. Daily gratitude on this thread has retrained my brain and has been a key tool in my sobriety.
ODAAT
I’m glad you’re here.
:pray:t2::heart:

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Thanks for the warm welcome Eric and @JazzyS :two_hearts:

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I’d say that was a really great first attempt.

Thank you for sharing @Naomi

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It’s been a really hard struggle lately.

I am grateful for fostering as an unexpected payment came through allowing the financial stress to ease and help make Christmas a little easier.

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I’m grateful for finally being able to relax after a panic attack this morning.
I’m grateful for the work time we had today in class.
I’m grateful for children and their spontaneity.
I’m grateful for Yoga and finally being able to do a stronger workout.
I’m grateful for sleep.

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