Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #7

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Sunday morning gratitude.
I’m grateful today is rest & relax day. I need it, yesterday was very interesting and physically hard. I’m grateful I was able to do all the walking around the testbeds, glasshouses, herb fields etc. during the workshop, I would have missed so many interesting, amazing information and things to see and of course the questions and discussions on site! I’m so excited that we get to visit this interesting places and institutions. So much to see and learn. Even for a well educated old dog like me with lots of practice. I love this course and I’m grateful I treated myself to attend it again, the first time was 8 ago and some things significantly changed over time. I’m grateful that I am happy, tired and my legs hurt.

I’m grateful the cats let me sleep in a bit, they need extra cuddles, human was away for 2 days in a row. How dare I :grin:

I’m grateful I put first things first, chores can wait. I’m grateful I have choices. And no obligations. I’m grateful for ME time to unwind and let the last 2 days sink.

I’m grateful for service on TV. I’m grateful I can drive to the bakery in my reliable car and buy fresh bred before mass.

Today I’m grateful I live alone. I lost the ability to just hang around doing nothing beside him in our marriage. I’m grateful this stress left my life. Now I can laze around chilling without feeling guilty or stressed or needing to boundary up. I’m grateful Missi snuggles up to my leg and I feel loved. Always grateful for cats.

I feel a nap approaching me. More gratitude later …

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I am grateful to be sober and up early working on neglected things around the house little by little.

I am grateful for eckhart teachings on youtube. He always explains things so meaningfully.

I am grateful for my fur babies and movies.

I am grateful for this thread and to be here with everyone. :two_hearts:

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I’m grateful I’m all caught up on this thread. Grateful for all the new people posting here.

Grateful getting caught up at work after a week off wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. Grateful the big client we lost wasn’t my fault. They loved us but they’re expanding their business into other countries and we just don’t have the capabilities.

Grateful for all the compliments on my tan and how relaxed I seem. A week off with nothing planned was just what I needed.

Grateful my daughter’s new aide is working out ok. Now I have to convince her that cleaning my house is not her responsibility. It’s nice coming home to a tidy place but all her time should be spent on my daughter. Grateful I don’t have to clean my fridge, she did it.

Grateful my daughter keeps getting the same Uber driver on her way home and she loves him. They have a lot of fun chatting and listening to music for that 45 minute ride.

Grateful for an upcoming family reunion next weekend. I went years not seeing my sisters and now this will be the 3rd time in 1 year. Grateful I will see cousins, aunts and uncles I haven’t seen in over 10 years. Grateful the only beverages allowed are non alcoholic.

Grateful for another day sober.

Happy belated Birthday @Sunflower1 :birthday: :partying_face:
We’re only a few days apart. Mine was the 7th.
Go Cancerians! :crab:

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I’m grateful for a rainy day in playing games and drinking tea with a friend. I’m grateful for a relaxing quiet day. I’m grateful for daal and salad. I’m grateful to be sober and safe. I’m grateful for my friends.

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Today I am especially grateful for all the wonderful things that happened to me:

  • waking up to the sun shining through my window
  • my daughter tiptoeing around with her migraine being gone
  • a good run in the morning in gardens and woods empty of people at a Sunday morning
  • mindful eating
  • mindfulness all along
  • calm
  • nice bike rides
  • my time at the pool
  • coffee
  • good books, nice reads
  • all the chatter going on here
  • a good weekly review
  • looking forward to work and friends next week
  • an easy time with my ex
  • relaxing yin yoga
  • a whole week just for myself in my flat without anyone else around
  • breathing into all that is going on in every moment
  • great, tasty food, that tastes so much better when eaten mindfully instead of compulsively
  • GEM Recovery Dharma meeting coming up soon
  • some time left for indulging in a bit of anime
  • this bountiful life

Sleep tight sober friends :night_with_stars:

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Evening gratitude.
I’m grateful for a chillaxing day with naps.
I’m heartfelt sorry for a friend whose husband died this night. He was very ill but this came suddenly. I’m grateful I will be there for her whenever she needs me.
I’m grateful I stopped the impulse to call my ex and tell him. Instead I called a friend who knows them from work and likes them very much.

I’m grateful cats & chores sidetracked me. I can always come back to continue my post.

I hear thunder. Again. I’m grateful I’m already in bed and don’t care. I’m grateful for sleeping meds, the heat is exhausting. I’m grateful for all my blessings. ODAAT :pray:

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So sorry for your loss. Grateful you can be there for your friend :pray:t4::people_hugging:
Sweet dreams friend :sleeping:

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Today I’m grateful of being 6 days sober and I’m starting to feel good. Of course I still have depression, fears, anxiety and sadness, but I can handle those because this time I’m on the same mindset I was on when I was 5 years sober. I know I can beat this muthafucka, I can beat my demons.

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Happy belated Birthday to you!

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Today i am grateful for:

  • My job and that i am able to work
  • My persistence in wanting a healthier lifestyle. I never give up on myself and my health goals
  • My connection to God and how He has saved my life
  • The AC that my husband bought recently. Keeps the apartment nice and cool
  • Exercise and how it transforms my mind and body
  • Recovery and being clean and sober
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I need to practice some gratitude today.
It has been a decent day. Got my active workouts and movements in. So grateful for the ability to move and increasing my stamina.
Grateful I got in a swim before it started to rain.
Grateful for finally getting around to potting my herbs. I also tended to my succulents and cacti finally. They all look beautiful and fresh.
Grateful that I allowed myself to cry as needed. Not sure why i felt the overwhelming need to cry today but grateful I did not try to hold back the tears.
Grateful for the deer that came to say hi this morning. The deer with two fawn were chilling in front of a yard and they stood still as I approached across the street. The deer came to me - nodded and went back to the yard. I continued my walk and they continued grazing.
Grateful to be seeing so many animal babies. I have never seen a new born bunny or squirrel. So tiny … i just wanted to scoop em up :laughing:
Grateful that i am ok. Had a nasty fall in the shower this afternoon. Fell out of the shower - managing to hit the side of the tub and the toilet on my way down.
Grateful that I decided to order out for dinner as I don’t feel up to cooking.
Grateful I ordered sides of hummus and baba ganoush so that I had something to add to the dry ass sandwich I got. So very disappointed.
Grateful for my family, for my HP and for this community!
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day. Sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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I haven’t had much time to physically be on here to share my gratification, but I definitely feel it everyday.
I’m grateful to have such a fulfilling career that keeps me super busy! I’m grateful that job is super fast paced and can be a challenge from time to time!
I’m grateful for my IOP treatment for all of the things I have learned to help my recovery! I’m grateful for the people I have met at treatment! I am grateful for how close we have all become and how much fun we have! I’m grateful they go to meetings with me!
I have become very grateful for meetings! I feel so great after leaving one!
I’m am grateful for my upcoming vacation to Hawaii!!! We all leave Wednesday!
I hope all of you have an amazing night!!!

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Grateful to see you checking in SaraBoo
Have a great fun sober memorable trip to Hawaii. Oh and no hangovers.
We are in your pocket if you feel like reaching out.
Seems like everyone is going to Hawaii.
Have a blast!
:pray:t2::heart:

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Tonight I’m grateful for

-Realizing my nighttime neck pain flares up when I lay on my side on the couch to watch tv and prop myself up on my elbow for a bit. I either need to sit straight up, or completely relax my head into a pillow from now on. Grateful to know it can be avoided :pray:
-Doing the dishes before I ran out of something
-Having tomorrow off
-Plans to finally get my haircut (last one I had was about a week after I got sober! :sweat_smile:)
-Not having to wash and dry my own hair :smirk:
-Waking up with energy that kept me moving during my boring work shift
-Actually wanting to take initiative to find overlooked work that needs to be done and feeling accomplished after a slow shift, instead of avoiding management or pretending to look busy so I didn’t have to do anything like I would when I’d go in hungover :roll_eyes:
-Having full access to a full bar at all times and never batting an eye at it
-My unwavering commitment to sobriety
-515 days sober :smiley:
-My silly kitties
-Bedtime :crescent_moon:

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I’m grateful for the sunny afternoon and having a good walk. I’m grateful for the new recipe I tried out tonight for dinner. I’m grateful for having a good conversation with my friend today. I’m grateful for pots of cardomon tea and for lemons. I’m grateful for my dogs who bring me a lot of joy and comfort. I’m grateful to be sober and to be a part of this community.

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I am truly grateful today. Grateful for my husband making me feel really bad about myself. It makes me RETHINK ME and I realize I am great and he is just a FUCK. I am grateful for my beautiful house and yard. I would not have if not for the ass I’m married to. I am grateful for Woody my cat who comes out of hiding when dog is gone. He loves me. I am grateful of all who post here even when they are so depressed. I pray you find peace and recover to happiness. am grateful being here can turn my heart to love.

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Awe love…you are great and I’m glad that you can see it! I’m sorry he’s being such a fuckhead!
You are loved … sending you hugs :hugs::heart:

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I’m grateful to be awake drinking coffee. I’m grateful my tiny depressive episode only lasted a day and a half. I’m grateful I let myself rest, I must have needed it. I’m grateful this depression showed me I am taking too much on myself. I’m grateful to know my depression is still there, it is tempting to think that sobriety fixes that too but I have more work to do there.

I’m grateful my Mom called on my worst day, I didn’t talk to her but its nice to know she cares. Maybe its that psychic mother/daughter connection. I’m grateful that connection is still there, maybe she feels it when I send her love. I’m grateful I didn’t answer her call as she always manages to make me feel just a little bit worse about whatever I am going through. I’m grateful that just typing this out is helping me feel a bit more human.

I’n grateful to realize I need more in my life, not materially, but spiritually and emotionally. I need more connection and more inner work along with less paid work. I’m grateful I have zero overtime picked up for the foreseeable future.

I’m grateful I’m still standing, still sober. Onward.

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@JazzyS Your fall sounds awful :scream: Hope you get some rest and didn’t hurt yourself :people_hugging:

@tailee17 You are great and he is just a fuck! That’s powerful! To be honest it made me laugh louder than I should, having pictures in my head & thinking of me & my ex … Chin up! :sunflower:

Today I’m grateful, grateful, grateful …
I slept in a bit, the morning routine was chaotic, I’ve been quite unfocussed all day, my varicose veins hurt. I’m grateful this all will pass and as long as I make no drama of it it’s just unpleasant.

I’m grateful my legs are waxed. I don’t like the procedure in summer as it is additional stress on the veins but I even more dislike looking like a monkey.

I’m grateful the walk-behind-tractor works fine. We mounted the two attachments I will use soon and tested them. The string trimmer works. I’m grateful for help with machine maintenance.

I’m grateful the Supreme Court ended the last lawsuit I was involved for Arche Noah with the clear statement that the psyochpath who started this bullshit 6 years ago has to adhere to the law and can fuck off with his Geschwurbel (talking & claiming unrealistic bullshit as if it was golden wisdom written in marble). We won. He pay. The End :pray:
I’m too tired to celebrate today, I will have a splendid breakfast tomorrow with tea, coffee AND hot chocolate. Maybe a dance. For sure a big big smile. It is fucking hard work and needs many determined people, lotsa brains, ressources, the will to kill (figuratively) and a bit of assholery to bring a psychopath to his knees. Please do not try it yourself, alone and without experienced help. RUN in case you detect one in your life.

I’m grateful for showers, for salad, for catlove, for selfcare, for rest, for cold water, for quality local news, for blinds that shut out the sun, for my reliable car, for being too tired to give a fuck, for smiling about funny cats and a chaotic day. ODAAT :pray:

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Thank you so much. Did you fall? I missed the post. Take care of yourself. You are irreplaceable!

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