My eyes are open and i finally got moving today
Sunshine
Family time last night
Allowing myself to induldge in chocolates, feelin icky, then resolving to not over induldge again soon
A productive weekend
Naps
A new week full of opportunity
Boscoe cuddles
Hope
Hot Coffee
I’m grateful for my meme therapy fuck it attitude this morning. Humor laughter and Al Buddy is lighting up Twitter. I’m grateful I got to get off my ass and walk the dog and I haven’t done much yet this morning. I’m grateful my morning routine of recovery readings and devotionals has been fucked in the morning. Maybe it’s because I’m going to so many meetings these days. I’m grateful those meetings fill my spiritual tank. I’m grateful I heard meetings have a shelf life of 24 hours. Sounds about right.
I’m grateful for the new bag of Italian roast and I too stuck my schnoz right in there to get a gorgeous smell of gods beans. I’m grateful I brewed a fantastic strong pot this morning. Grateful for my Chemex coffee carafe cleaner I used this morning after my brew works. I got a nice clean sparkling carafe for tomorrow.
I’m grateful I made two months of no caffeine before I unceremoniously gave back in. I’ve been doing research on different “nootropics” (basically a group of herbal supplements which are supposed to improve thinking, learning, and memory), and I have tried a couple. I’m grateful that I have done so much personal work that I could observe my addictive patterns kicking in, though this is what ultimately lead to my breakdown of will with caffeine.
It reminds me of the back and forth, on and off, pattern of trying to quit the addictions of my past. While this is “just caffeine”, it is the same pattern, and there are some similar underlying reasons–though the constant exhaustion of not being able to properly sleep was a big reason for the step backward to the cycle of “caffeine and OTC sleep aids”.
And in this, I am grateful that I see everything in life as a learning opportunity and a way to better understand myself.
Today I’m grateful for adulting. I’m grateful I slept in as it was late yesterday and the obviously daily nightmare ennervated me when the alarm went off. I rolled around and was grateful for 1,5 h more sleep.
I’m grateful I’ve done unloved work: vacuumed, put down and stored the artifical christmas tree, heated the house, started to rearrange the christmas decoration storage (boy will this take time), did laundry, watered the plants, eliminated the cobwebs.
I’m grateful that I cried over a painful realization that hit me out of the blue. I’m grateful I did what I can today and hand everything else over to the universe.
I’m grateful I took good care of myself today. I’m grateful I rested and napped when I needed it. I’m grateful the cats are feeling at home again and settled in quickly. I’m grateful I take it one day at a time and forbid myself any hope or thought about the future. What will be will be, it’s out of my control. So I do what I can control and enjoy every day.
I’m grateful for the peace I feel here at the farmhouse. Everything feels light, even a heavy heart feels lighter than elsewhere. I’m grateful I’m tired and will be in bed soon. ODAAT
First of all I am very grateful I‘ve had now about a week of good sleep every single night. That feels so gooood!
I am grateful for having the flat for myself today so I could burry myself in work. I am grateful for finishing the last game in the ongoing project and being on my way to finalise the whole thing. It‘s starting to feel like a nice package, ready to take off.
I am grateful for the fun I had at school, the nice walk I took afterwards. For Yin Yoga, a surprise visit from my in-laws and the great stories my child shared with my today.
I am grateful for learning how to stay with my emotions and how to never leave my side. I really love this concept.
I am sleepy now. I‘m grateful for the time to do some stretching before bed.
I am grateful for the end of an easy and relaxed day. I am grateful for the heated blanket warming up my bed. I am grateful for new toothpaste. I am grateful for cuddles with my other half and listening to an audiobook nearly every night.
I am grateful for all the just-for-fun posts on here. They really elevate this forum into this brilliant well rounded community that proofs sobriety doesn’t have to be dull and/or boring.
Today, I am grateful for blankets and mini heaters in my office to keep me warm since the centralized heating/air system is apparently on its last leg.
I’m grateful to live five minutes from work so that I was able to go home, have lunch and goof off with my kids on their day off from school.
I am grateful for an easy day and how fast it has flown by.
I’m grateful for having goals set in place and rewards waiting for me at the end of them. (Like eating a set amount of calories every day in February, but already having a cheat day planned for March 2nd at my favorite restaurant.)
I love this for you. Every part of it. It’s funny how taking care of ourselves and setting boundaries can make such an insane difference. You hear people talk about it, but you don’t know til you know.
Today I’m grateful for being on this journey, for deciding to stop drinking. For reading quit lit and the limitless amount of info available to me. For TS and Sober Time and everyone who posts, likes, supports and encourages.
I can’t ever imagine going back to my old way of life, what a waste, a total waste of life.
I’m so grateful to be sober
@chiron Made me laugh girl – yes, even a lazy Sunday in PJ’s needs to be presentable – that is what my aunt would say. We could be having the best time cooking up a storm but when it came time to eat she needed to go and dress proper and make sure her hair was done. It’s the little things in life WOW – so happy that you made it 2 months girl – that’s impressive. I do hope you broke your coffee fast with some good coffee. Hopefully that first sip was delightful @eph-M-eral so grateful that you were able to enjoy your work trip and the city while protecting your sobriety. This is a huge win! I love that you were able to do the in person recovery Dharma meeting and get much needed hugs “name it to tame it” a new term for me and I love it! @peteM welcome to the community and your day 1 Pete. So grateful to have you on the best thread with us – lovely way to work your recovery – loads of gratitude
WOW – this must feel amazing – congrats on the completion and hope it all does come together nicely Aga (love that you added your name to your profile).
Monday gratefulness with my gratitude peeps…
I am so grateful for finally getting some sleep last night
I am so grateful for warmer sunnier weather on the horizon.
I am so grateful that i got to attempt a walk with my mom last night. We didn’t get too far as i couldn’t handle it and it was actually very cold. I do think the cold air helped me fall asleep so glad that i did it.
I am so grateful meme therapy. love searching for them, posting them and reading all the fun ones that others post
I am so grateful comedy! Laughter really never gets old. I know i won’t be able to do much comedy in early recovery so getting in my fix now.
I am so grateful for the lovely gift that my sisters in laws sent to me. Made me laugh so hard - very thoughtful and sweet mug
I am so grateful that i have started a few easier knitting projects to help keep me busy. I am enjoying learning new stiches on YouTube.
I am so grateful for my lovely mother. Love my family. Grateful that my sister texted just to check in on me. Love my caring loving family. Grateful that i can stay sober and keep to my word of not going back to my old lifestyle. I am doing this for me but is nice to know that i will not disappoint them with my past behavior
I am so grateful for having this community as my support system. Grateful for getting so much out of everyone’s shares
I am so grateful for my HP. Grateful that even when i can’t calm down enough to meditate / pray, i know that i will forever have my HP on my side. Grateful to know that i am not on this path alone.
Another day conquered! Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening! Sending you all so much love
Hey everyone, it’s been a couple of days since I’ve been here.
What am I grateful for today? I’m not really feeling that grateful but let’s give this a go.
I’m grateful for my sobriety.
I’m grateful for all of the responses on my last post, reading all of the great advice everyone has received was awesome.
Earning a Trust Badge was pretty cool.
Books.
The music of Ghost.
That’s all for today, I hope everyone has a great night!
Until next time friends.
It’s been a while but I’m back with gratitude
I’m grateful I can’t possibly catch up on all the gratitude.
I’m grateful to read @Dazercat is getting his dream house
I’m grateful for my awesome husband who surprised me with a trip to Prague.
I’m even more grateful that he spent two days at the hotel, resting with me, after I overdid it energy wise on the first day. He didn’t complain, or make me feel guilty (even though I did), he’s a keeper! I’m grateful he helps me laugh about my chronic fatigue when it is getting me down.
I’m grateful for a nice girlie night with my daughter, dying her hair and chatting.
I’m grateful for sunshine today.
I’m grateful for each new day.
AFAF ODAAT
Checking in grateful on my first day of my vacation. I’m grateful for a healthy body and a brain that is always learning. I am grateful for change and plasticity in my thoughts.
I am grateful for good friends who have known me for years. I am grateful I got to share a meal with them tonight and that I’ll get to spend a weekend with them soon.
I am grateful for chocolate on the couch in front of the TV. I am grateful for my sobriety.
I am grateful for finally ordering a standing/walking desk. I’m still looking for the right walking pad.
It’s an investment, but an early birthday present for myself. Selfcare galore!
I am grateful for cleaning up my Gmail inbox, I feel so much lighter when I do that. Mental clutter… I am grateful I found some vouchers for a store and the cinema i totally forgot about.
I am grateful for still waking up early and well rested after a short night from all the screen time yesterday evening.
I am grateful for being back on track with weightloss.
I am grateful to see my dad this morning and accompany him to the hospital. He has a hard time taking care of my mom while he’s sick himself. We’ll have a coffee and talk.
I am grateful for finding my slippers in the dog bed every morning. Grateful he doesn’t chew them.
Midnight gratitude.
Grateful for relatively comfy beds and air-con.
Grateful for downtime at work.
Grateful for lofi playlists on YouTube to help relax.
Grateful for this thread and being able to read everyone’s positive energy.
Grateful to have had another hangover free and sober day, and looking foward to another tomorrow/today