Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #6

Too long, G-dudes.
I’m grateful to be home. I’m grateful I have a home. I’m grateful for really simple things tonight, like home, my home-cooked meal, doing laundry.
I’m grateful for the dog girl’s fine company. She has stitches from removal of a few little lumps. I’m grateful she doesn’t mind the soft cone (with, get this, insertable soothing lavender discs :face_with_peeking_eye:) as much as the real thing.
I’m grateful I had time with my Mom.
I’m grateful I know I can face loss of loved ones, of things, of impermanence - actually face it and not numb it.
I’m grateful for friends, for all of you, and for the support of this place. I know I won’t be able to catch up on the last few weeks of posts, but knowing you were all here, posting your gratitude, helps me see things through grateful eyes even when I don’t post.

I’m grateful for another day. :orange_heart:

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sounds like pure bliss! :relieved: :orange_heart:

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@WILLIAMbloke Congrats on your bonus- cool that your place does that to encourage safe driving.
@doreen1 Walked right into the ocean :heart: oh my that sounds lovely!
@bomdhil Love the new hope – you are amazing Thomas – great to see you here with us and crushing it on this sober journey! :muscle:
@skhan Yeah to all the learning and growth you are doing in your sober journey – way to go friend. Sobriety isn’t just about abstaining from our DOC but learning to live life again without a crutch and becoming aware of our triggers – learning healthier ways of how to handle our triggers. You are doing amazing work – keep it going strong :muscle:
@eph-M-eral Grateful you are able to come back home safely. Hope your dog girl has a smooth painless recovery. :hugs: A lavender scented cone sounds awesome – hope she finds it soothing.

Practicing my gratefulness with all you beautiful souls
I am so grateful for another day of being alive and healing
I am so grateful for my fun time in the kitchen. Learning new recipes - -my soul and my tummy are very happy :yum:
I am so grateful for the hazelnut coffee my sis brought me – adding this to my coffee blend has been a game changer. I did not think i would enjoy it as much as i am
I am so grateful for being able to bring the large table with my puzzle into my bedroom without messing up too much of my progress LOL. My brothers friend is coming to visit for a few days and i didn’t want to have overtaken the tv room
I am so grateful for the nap i took today. Grateful i was able to warm up and regain some energy. Grateful for the black out curtains that allowed me to sleep in peace and darkness.
I am so grateful for being able to workout today. Grateful that i made up for my lost time yesterday. Unfortunately i was not able to get in my walk due to the heat and humidity. Grateful i didn’t push myself and feel bad about it. Grateful that i am mentally accepting my body’s symptoms and able to keep my legs up to help with swelling.
I am so grateful that my mom came over and spent some time with me while i was cooking.
I am so grateful for family and their unconditional love.
I am so grateful for my HP and His support and guidance
I am so grateful that i took my car into the mechanic today (finally looking into fixing the back hatch - getting tired of having to climb through the back seat :laughing: Grateful he was able to get the part numbers i need so that i can order them myself online and save $300 - Hopefully i will be able to get these in this week. Mechanic says its about an hours worth of work.
I am so grateful for this amazing community! Grateful for all your love and support.

Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening – sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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It’s been harder to jump on at night before bed like I was before I went back to work and my husband has been able to return home, but I’m determined to make sure I get on here and say at least what I was grateful for the day prior!
I’m grateful for my husband who has been supportive and very nice and sweet since returning home. I’m grateful for him being sober as well since the incident! I’m grateful that since he has come home he has been doing more around the house so far to alleviate some things on my shoulders since starting my new position!
I’m grateful for my cats for always been sweet and loving and a great comfort when I’m stressed or nervous!
I’m grateful for my kids and their sweet but goofy personalities! I’m grateful that my boys don’t fight each other and instead love each other so much and are so sweet to each other even though they do get annoyed with one another!
I’m grateful to have a job and be able to make my own money! This definitely provides comfort to our situation! I can’t wait to see what my first check looks like after getting my raise!

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Morning sober tribe,

Ive been kinda lazy and glum but i want to get back into my gratitude practice

Im greatful for my recovery
752 days free
One day at a time
Peaceful moments
Electricity! Power was out yesterday for like 8hrs due to storms
Boscoes companionship
My parents
Family
Our safety
A job i enjoy for the most part
Love
Hope
Sobriety
Sunshine

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I’m grateful for another big day ahead.
I’m grateful the HVAC people texted me yesterday that they are coming today :scream: it’s a big big job a little notice would have been nice, but I’m grateful to “git er done!” I’m grateful we only had a couple of other things scheduled today. I’m grateful I’m trying really hard not to over schedule myself each day but sometimes it can’t be helped.

I’m grateful we finally had a sunny day yesterday.
I’m grateful to be socked in with the marine layer again this morning.

I’m grateful I basically have my kitchen set up.
Anyone want to come cook for me :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

I’m grateful I’m too exhausted at the end of the day and I sleep like a boulder and my body doesn’t hurt.
Much.

I’m grateful I just gotta get things done and I’m doing my best to take it easy.

I’m grateful I got my closet organized.

I’m grateful I got to get going.
I’m grateful you guys are here.
:pray:t2::heart:

“Gratitude paints little smiley faces on everything it touches.”
-Richelle Goodrich

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I’m grateful for having so many online resources available. I’m grateful for this trauma workbook. I’m grateful for todays hike and for FINALLY being able to succeed at tipin enemie! I’ve been training with a bigger horse for a while now and today was the first time I could do it successfully! I’ll move onto a smaller coin now and to see if I can get better. So grateful for that win! I’m grateful that for this translation project and that I can do it on my own time line. I’m grateful for different languages and cultures. I’m grateful for the mountains and an extra beautiful sunset tonight. I’m grateful for audio books and music. I’m grateful for a relaxing evening and that my friend is still staying with me.

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Sending you love and hugs friend. Here if you need to talk. Hope your day gets easier and brighter :people_hugging::people_hugging::heart:

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Thank you for this day :palms_up_together:
The remaining symptoms of my tummy bug adventure receded today significantly. I am grateful for a day without nausea and only occasional pains, grateful for my body healing day by day.
The whole morning my phone kept ringing and I had a hard time getting to the design work I had planned for this morning. I am grateful I managed to keep a somewhat even keel and did not get myself in any headspace that would have resulted in a stupid behaviour.
I am grateful I moved forward on my game design eventually even if it was not too much and I had a hard time concentrating.
I am grateful for a clean flat, for my in-laws picking up my daughter for the afternoon and a nice walk. I felt very brain fogged and moody in the afternoon but walking at least does not require me to think.
I‘m grateful for some nice weight lifting later, and a yoga session following that. Both outdoors in the nice may weather.
Grateful for a quiet evening, some reading, graphic novels, an interesting pod.
I am looking forward to my recovery dharma meeting.
I am grateful for this day.
Sleep tight sober friends :night_with_stars:

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So grateful for this … very happy you are starting to feel better.:people_hugging:

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Grateful to have a solid home to live in, with severe weather rolling in later. I’ve weathered some big storms in this house- tornado warnings, high winds, snow, large hail and ice storms. Only one roof lost so far.

Grateful to be feeling more accepting of my situation today. My health isn’t good yet. Going to focus only on making it better.

Grateful my brother made it to his new home in a new state. I’ll be coming to visit soon. I’ll have a new state of my own one day. If things get too crazy I’ll just go soon.

Grateful to be sober 82 days today. It’s not easy but soon I’ll be much better.

Grateful for people on this site

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First gratitude entry:

Today, I am greatful for…

  1. the ability of my body to heal itself :lungs:
  2. my daughter side kick who keeps me on my toes :footprints:
  3. cold macaroni salad on a scorching hot day! :green_salad:
  4. friends who call you out on your bad behavior (takes a real friend to do that!)
  5. finding this app and the positivity that has entered my life since discovering it.
    :v::heartbeat:
    ~Natalie
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Really grateful for the help of the Rosary prayer in my recovery and the amazing support of a Giant: @JazzyS

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Grateful so much today.

Nails done (self care)
AA meeting - just for me
Daughter came and helped with house chores
Chinese food drive through
Self talk with God who is responding.
Grocery store curbside pickup

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@lighter Hope the storms were not to harsh and you were able to enjoy the day
@natnatnat Great to see you here practicing gratitude’s with us Natalie.
@bomdhil Thank you friend :pray: So amazing to see you stacking up the days and celebrating your 1 month milestone :muscle:

Wednesday night gratefulness
I am so grateful for getting wrapped up in life and forgetting my 17 month milestone yesterday – damn these days are stacking up and i am so very proud of living a healthier addiction free life.
I am so grateful that i was able to do a 2 mile walk with mom this morning – it was a slow pace in the heat so we had to cut it short but was nice to get out. Grateful to get things done today and prepare the home for my brothers friends visit. He is staying with us for a few days. Grateful that i made some desserts for the boys that were so graciously received.
I am so grateful for catching up on work and relaxing now.
I am so grateful that i will be capable of doing deliveries this week so that my brother can spend time with his friend.
I am so grateful finding positivity and keeping my mentality from going into a dark spiral. Grateful for my HP and grateful for my faith. Grateful for having this time and space to heal in all aspects of my life.
I am so grateful for my family, grateful for comedy and laughter. Grateful for my coffee and memes.
I am so grateful to see new buds on my plants. Grateful that my house plants are growing and thriving. Love all the greenery.
I am so grateful for you all - grateful to be a part of this awesome community.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening – sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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Thanks for the sweet words! @JazzyS :heartbeat::people_hugging::grinning:

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Good morning!! :sun_with_face:
I’m grateful for 24 days sober!! 6 more days till my next goal! :pray:
I’m grateful today is my last day this week and that I’m off the next 2 days! I’m ready for some much needed sleep in time! I haven’t been able to sleep in past 7 since the even happened 24 days ago because I had to get up with my kids to get them off to school on my days off because my husband was not allowed to be home yet.
I’m grateful for tomorrow being off so that I can get some grocery shopping done!! The house is looking super bare at this point and definitely ready for a the pantry to be full again!
I’m grateful to have been able to finish all of my computer training at work finally so that I can just be on the floor learning! I’m definitely not meant to have an office job lol
Have a great day everyone!!

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Morning sober tribe,

Trying my best to get motivated this morning

Greatful for my sobriety journey
753 days free from weed and alcohol
0.81 yr free from nicotine monster
My hubby and our better communication
Boscoes cuteness
Our family walks
Sunshine
Music
AA
The pause
My higher power which i will lean on today
Breathing techniques
One fricken day at a time

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Gratitude entry # 2:

Today, I am grateful for…

  1. getting my work done this week not hungover :muscle:
  2. falling asleep to the sound of rain last night :cloud_with_rain:
  3. my home which has been my sanctuary for the last four years since I left my ex :house_with_garden:
  4. Hummingbirds that visit my garden :hibiscus:
  5. Chocolate! Lol :yum: :chocolate_bar:

~Nat :peace_symbol:

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And you deserve all of it, mama! Enjoy :heartbeat::v:

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