Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #6

[MrFantastik]

Mid morning gratitude
Grateful to be able to train at the gym in the mornings after taking the kids to school.
Grateful for training partners no matter where they are in their journey.
Grateful for hot sunny summer days
Grateful for another day sober and hangover free

[sober_ken]

I received my 2 month chip on Monday night at AA with my home group. It feels amazing. I never thought I would be in the space I am now.

[Steve14]

Congrats on 2 months and welcome to the community!

[Dilettante]

I’m grateful for goofy time with my daughter this evening just making each other laugh.
I’m grateful I did some self care and had a shower.
I’m grateful for showers and hot running water.
I’m grateful for my Doctor and for feeling heard and validated.
I’m grateful for ginger biscuits dunked in tea
AFAF ODAAT

[JazzyS]

Great to have you on the gratitude thread Thomas - way to go with your 61 days! I’d be writing home about it for sure – each day sober is a day won and a day worth celebrating. Sobriety has been by far the hardest thing i’ve had to do in my life and also the most rewarding.

Keeping going strong Grateful to have you on this journey with us

[JazzyS]

Welcome to the community Kenny!
Great work on your 2 months + of sobriety! Grateful to share this journey and gratitude’s with you

[EarnIt]

Grateful for:

• 54 Days. Tomorrow I will hit 55, which is the age I turn on Saturday. Whoop!
• A dedicated scholarship to a lasting sober course! Whoop!
• Today my landlord informed me a trip to AA, because alcohol is no longer suiting her! Whoop!
• I cleaned two high cupboards on a stepping stool. It’s the first time since my hospital say. Slight fear was there AND I did it! Landlords had a kitchen refab before I moved in and the cupboards stayed in need. I have things on the center island, which I would like to properly store.
• I am hungry more often over the last two days than I have been in 5 months! I am hungry now!

[sober_ken]

Thank you, sir.

[sober_ken]

Thank you, ma’am.

[50ber]

I’m grateful for:
attending my second ever SMART meeting
feeling supported among like minded people
having a good start to the day
my supportive family
my decision to get sober

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful for you flower gif C.
I’m grateful I’m trying to get caught up here while listening to Prashanti Paz sing or play Om Shanti. It’s a chant but right now she’s singing it like a song. And this flower gif is just perfect as I scroll up to it. It’s so beautiful it’s almost bringing tears to my eyes.

Welcome @Soberdad1989 Thomas @SobrietyForMe @sober_ken Kenny @50ber @50ber
to the gratitude thread. One of my strongest tools in my recoveries.
I’m grateful y’all stopped by.
One Grateful Day At A Time

[50ber]

@Dazercat thanks for your encouragement. You seem to do it so well, no matter the post. I too enjoy happy tears. I’m a sucker for feel good moments like seeing a child’s loving reaction to a parent returning from time away. Posting here daily is part of my 7 day plan. Looking forward to sharing the love!

[J_Lo_Ste]

I’m grateful that today’s events didn’t cause me to relapse
I have to set my counter to zero for sexualy intrusive thoughts.
I worked so hard not to be looking at things or daydreaming about things i should not have.

My alcohol sobriety remains the same. 22 years

I tried my best to share earlier but …

Day one . It’s not hard.

I’m grateful for itchy skin
I’m grateful for my one day
I’m grateful for time to spend outside
I’m grateful for talking sober

I’m grateful

[PinkyP]

What am I grateful for today…?
Let’s see
I’m grateful for being able to help someone out yesterday. It feels good inside to help for the sake of helping nothing more.
I’m grateful for a great sleep last night, I feel good this morning.
I’m grateful for a short day at work today so can come back to the 2 little dogs I’m looking after.
Grateful to be flexible with my work, it makes life so much easier.
Grateful not to be one of those people who chase money, sure it’s nice but other things are more important to me.
Grateful to be here

[Naomi]

Thursday morning gratitude

I am grateful for no meetings and no distractions today so I can do deep work.
I am grateful for the first kg off and having no hunger, going to shed some pounds for summer
I am grateful for my apartment and my (mostly thrifted) furniture. I am grateful for the Monstera in my bedroom that’s coming back to life.
I am grateful I’m frugal and able to save most of my money. I am grateful for financial stability. I am grateful for not spending any more money on toxic drinks and sigarets.

I am grateful for growth and calmness. I am grateful for my health.
I am grateful for this thread that makes me be still for a moment and reflect on the blessings.

[erntedank]

Mid morning gratitude.
I’m grateful I kept my gratitude to bullet points the last two days, I was tired but wanted to write it down. I’m grateful I have a rest now and I feel comfortable to catch up and express myself.

I’m grateful for solid sleep allthough the nightmares are haunting me every day. I’m grateful I went back to a morning routine where I get up right after the alarm and start doing. I’m grateful the cats are fine with getting their pets and snuggles later when I pause and rest. I’m grateful they settled in completely and feel very comfy. I’m grateful they find so much to play and watch. We love our farmhouse.

I’m grateful for fake it till you make it. Adulting can be sooooo boring and ennervating, I’m grateful that I chose procrastination fast for one of my Lent tasks this year. I already see little benefits and they motivate me to proceed every day. I’m grateful I don’t force myself, I only ask myself twice a day whether I am able to pick up one unloved task before I turn to whatever I’m fine doing it. As normally one turns into more this little steps add up and the pile of unloved work shrinks a tiny bit. I’m deeply grateful I encorporated the concept of babysteps over the last years, it’s so helpful for everything.

I’m grateful I’m still thinking about the schoolmate I mentioned, yesterday the report about the sentence of a similar case was in the newspaper. I’m grateful that I’m free and never killed anyone except moskitos, flies, wasps and critters like slugs. When people are full of desperation, frustration, anger, resentment, feeling being treated unfairly and drugs are involved it can be a deadly cocktail for the people they blame, regardless if there is really an issue, fault or even no connection. Being grateful definitely is a good concept to stay away from such a slippery slope of immagination running wild, frustration eating one up, wallowing in self-pity and resentments and blame others. I think gratitude also prevents us from accumulating too much bad (in any way, thoughts, habits, …) because gratitude and bad don’t go together.
I’m grateful that these events keep me thinking about the good in life and how fragile it is. About what distinguishes me from this offenders, especially the schoolmate. I’m grateful I still can chew on practical and philosophical questions at the same time.

I’m grateful for the waste app telling me monday is trash pickup at my late mum’s house. Time to fill the trashbin again. Another unloved task I will do and be grateful for proceeding.

I’m grateful the farmhouse stays warm for a couple of days without heating. I’m waiting for the chimney sweeper and hope I didn’t miss him. Neighbour told me at their’s he was at 6.30 a.m. Boy, then I was still asleep

I’m grateful I’ll take the rest of the day easy, I’ve been diligent from 7 to 10, now I’m tired.
ODAAT

[SoberWalker]

I’m grateful to look back at a very nice dinner with my hubby and 3 grown up kids.
My eldest told us he has a girlfriend, we’ll we already knew but he said they were just “friends”
But we all saw the sparkle in his eyes and his red cheeks when he talked about her
I’m grateful to have the day off so I can rest a bit and doing some stuff in my house.
Also grateful to have my 2 year wedding aniversary today with my hubby.
Time for cake!

[JazzyS]

Happy Anniversary Claudia!

[JazzyS]

Practicing gratitude with my favorite sober peeps

Full of gratefulness today —
I am so grateful to have awoken to my alarm. This sleep is still not my friend and i was more anxious that i would fall asleep at the wrong time and not wake up in time.
I am so grateful for my lovely hot cup of coffee this morning. Grateful that i get to enjoy coffee for another hour. Grateful that because i drink it black, its considered a clear liquid and allowed today. I am so grateful that i woke up extra early to make sure i had time to drink it
I am so grateful that i got all my last minute chores done. Have my bed freshly washed so its clean and ready for me when i return. Grateful to be packed and ready to head over to my parents. Grateful that i took the time to cut my nails last night. My hands are super sore but at least i am not in danger of causing damage when i scratch.
I am so grateful that i noticed a few big mistakes in my shawl that i am knitting and i was ok with unravelling it and starting over. Grateful that i did not get frustrated over it. Grateful that i have packed plenty of things to help keep me distracted as i don’t think i will only be able to rely on TV for the entire recovery process.
I am so grateful that the day has come- will be headed to the hospital soon to get this damn ovarian cyst removed. Grateful that my brother has insisted that both my parents go with me. I was ok with them dropping me off and coming by later to pick me up but then my mom said she was staying and i didn’t want her to be waiting by herself for that long. Grateful they will be able to give each other company.
I am so grateful that i attempted a walk with my mom last night. Man - it was above 60 degrees here! So insane. The air had a warmth to it and it felt so lovely. The walk itself was very painful and i’m grateful we were able to make many stops. Had a lovely chat with mom (as always) and got in some lovely fresh air.
I am so grateful for COFFEE - not sure if i mentioned how much i appreciate this nectar.
I am so grateful that a dear friend told me to take my meditation with ear buds with me. Grateful that i have everything charged and ready.
I am so grateful for my lovely chats with friends last night. Really helped calm the nerves and appreciate them caring so much
I am so grateful for my HP. Grateful to finally feel that connection again… i have been feeling a bit off / lost lately and a bit disconnected. Grateful that i know even in that state - He is there.
I am so grateful that it will be another warmish day - hella warm for February. Grateful for light comfy clothing and easy slip on shoes. i am super ready!
I am so grateful for anit bacterial soap. Grateful fo my lovely hot shower this morning. Not so grateful that i don’t get to put on any lotion – really feel so dry at the moment. Grateful this feeling will not last long. Taking lotion so that i can apply as soon as i get out of surgery.
Ok - well i could go on this morning. Seems that the gratitude is just flowing right out of me which i am so very grateful for! Gotta go enjoy this coffee…
Wishing everyone of you beautiful souls a wonderful addiction free day / evening. Sending you so much love

[Doreen1]

I am grateful to have my one year old grandson here yesterday. For my nights rest, waking up feeling grateful, not hungover. The opportunity for my husband and I to do things together, on this stormy day. I am grateful for all the people in the forum who share their experiences, strength, and hope with others! Every one have a blessed day!