Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #7

[Tragicfarinelli]

Mutual. hah.

[Laner]

I’m grateful that I allowed myself to just feel what I was feeling today instead of trying to ignore it or push it down. I’m grateful for how Ata-Too Myshuk is. I’m grateful for all the physical work and exercise I got today. I’m grateful for my dogs they are so cute and they make me feel happy. I’m grateful that I have people in my life that I know care for me. I’m grateful for the watermelon my friend dropped off today. I’m grateful for the mountains. I’m grateful for the eagle I saw today. I’m grateful for my home. I’m grateful for this community and the support/encouragement I get from it. I’m grateful to be sober and healthy. I’m grateful for how tired I feel tonight.

[acromouse]

I started my day with my running program. It started gradually with walking, then 1min jogging with 4min walking, etc. This new chapter is where I actually jog more than I walk: 20min jogging, 10min walking. I am so grateful I started this program, grateful I was able to keep to it, and very grateful today I ‚climbed that hill‘ of more jogging than walking. I feel very proud of myself. This running thing in the morning gives me self confidence, stability, a sense of purpose in the morning and a lot of mental strength. I really am so glad this is working out

I dug into refactoring classes and working on path following coding wise today. I love my work and I am very grateful I untangled the mess I had made previously. Always leaves me very satisfied.

I decided to do yoga earlier then usual and started an intermediate yoga program. I did not like the first class too much, and the phone kept ringing through out the class from people I actually was waiting for. So it was a very unsystematic business. I am very grateful with mindfulness I managed to keep my cool, neither get upset, nor criticise myself for not doing it right. I showed up, I did my best. I am grateful.

Went to the pool in the afternoon to chillax a bit and meet my ex and my daughter. They did not show up. But instead I met a former colleague of my ex‘s and we had a really nice chat. Very grateful for this easy chance to have a chat.

I‘ll be off to game night any minute. Very grateful for my friends there and the opportunity I have to be part of the game group.

[Peace]

I am grateful to be sober and hangover free.

I am grateful to feel the urge to exercise again but I am waiting til the weekend so i don’t inadvertently ramp up my anxiety before work. Easy does it.

I am grateful for the drop in humidity.

I am grateful that I have enough to pay the bills and put food in the fridge.

I am grateful to be here with everyone

[JazzyS]

Happy Friday you amazing people
So very grateful for …

• a beautiful start to the day with cool weather for my walk and the right amount of sunshine for my swim
• being able to help out my brother with his errands / deliveries
• spending time with my mom
• pushing through this awful pain and making the most of my day
• cooking dinner early enough so I can rest and hopefully call it an early night
• breaking my rule for processed foods so I could make my vegan spanakopita using vegan feta and ricotta cheese
• for using fresh herbs from my garden for my meal
• for having my mouth guard as a back up as I ended up sheering and shattering my mouth splint. Grateful I didn’t swallow any of the broken pieces
• for getting caught up with accounting data entry
• for my HP. Grateful for His support. Grateful that i continue to have faith
• for my family, my support at home as well as here among my TS friends.
• for finally getting a pair of shoes that fit and are comfortable. Love my new shoes and the color too. My old walking pair were starting to develop holes at the bottom - got these just in time.

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

[Aussie_Tiger]

• Grateful to be watching my son’s footy match

• Grateful for my family

• Grateful for the prescence and peace of God.

• Grateful to have a roof over my head

• Grateful to start more drug and alcohol treatment next week.

• Grateful to have a sponsor.

• Grateful to be able to go to the gym today.

• Grateful for 65 days sober

[Cjp]

Keep going @Aussie_Tiger great work getting post rehab drug and alcohol treatment. Cheering you on

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful to be The Pop Pop.
I’m grateful I’m not the parent of a terrible two year old. But boy is she cute
I’m grateful for my quiet time early in the morning when no one is up yet.
I’m grateful my son and my granddaughter have so much fun together at the beach. And everywhere else. I’m grateful I’ve never seen so much love and happiness.
I’m grateful I get to watch it all.
I’m grateful I don’t meal plan for all of us.
I’m grateful my son cooked a great dinner the other night and wouldn’t let me help.
I’m grateful we closed on the Scottsdale house. I’m grateful that chapter is closed.
I’m grateful the kids are all going to Venice Beach tomorrow and we only have to be home to keep an eye on the dogs.
I’m grateful we can go out to eat without them.
I’m grateful and sad they are leaving Tuesday.
I’m grateful for my health.
I’m grateful I’m sober.
I’m grateful I’m not hungover.
I’m grateful for my big bed and the 8 sleep that keeps me warm and toasty.
And grateful for my new lavender eucalyptus pillow spray.
I’m grateful for y’all. And I been missing y’all.
I’m grateful I’ll be back soon.
I’m grateful for flowers and my garden.

“Being thankful is not always experienced as a natural state of existence, we must work at it, akin to a type of strength training for the heart.”
Larissa Gomez

[M-be-free49]

Oof too long.
I’m grateful for this thread to read when I can’t post. I’m grateful for a full rich life, but grateful to know that my life suits me better when it’s not too full to post. I am also grateful to have spent some time recently away from it all, out of cell reception, at my bliss station.

I’m grateful for that feeling of “everything is as it should be”. It doesn’t always stick around but it’s welcome to! Clarity and acceptance, I think, about all kinds of things. Mom’s decline. My own welcome age/aging. Signs that I am right where I should be in my work. Geographically too. Acceptance of relationships that have drastically changed and less fear of the future and more change. Grateful.

I’m grateful for the old dog girl, of course. For over-indulging in summer fruits. For lemon mint popsicles oh my. Old friends. New neighbours. Quiet mornings. Weekends. Birdsong, always. A therapist who gets me too. For recovery sanding down my hard edges.
There’s still more work to do there, yep.

I’m grateful for all of you.

I’m grateful for another day.

[erntedank]

Saturday morning gratitude.

I’m grateful to cuddle in bed with the old boy after 10 hours of restful sleep while the youngsters play with a ball. The house has been airing all night and it cooled down, still raining.

I’m grateful for a day of rest yesterday, it was burning hot. I’m grateful I did a bit of household and ordered food. No cooking when it’s already warm inside. I’m grateful for lots of tea, blinds to shut out the sun and heat and blankets to cover my car. I’m grateful this will pass too.

I’m grateful there will possibly be a weekend trip next weekend. It would be nice to see some people again. We are trying to plan.

I’m grateful the old boy cuddled up under the blanket and now Missi is purring away on my belly. I feel loved.

I’m grateful I was invited to accompany my counselor for an interview about their work. I’m curious and interested.

I’m grateful for a break of the heat. I really suffered the last days. During the night and early morning hours I was too tired and worn out to do something, not even thinking of working outside. But I’m grateful for what got done:

• The company I asked for an offer to finish the stone wall came over to have a look. In 2 weeks I’ll get an offer.
• Paper trash pick up was ok, I didn’t miss it this time
• Old boy got fluids
• Trailer got a new number plate and the ex informed me about it. Not grateful that I texted back more than necessary, fuck codependency but grateful it was not much Progress …
• I knitted a bit, enjoyed it very much
• Had crime night on thursday and enjoyed it

I’m grateful I feel a lot better with cooler temperatures and will start my saturday now. I’m grateful to be sober, rested, feel relaxed, peaceful, have breakfast in the fridge and catfood in the cupboard. I’m grateful for this lovely house where I feel home and safe, for my cats and friends, for the opportunity to take it easy - I’m aware this is a huge privilege, for modern amenities and old-fashioned abilities, for being present, for my life. ODAAT

[Cjp]

Day 811

Im greatful for recovery
Im greatful for waking up on time for my 7am 5k
Im greatful im waking up and 5am these days and not still drinking from the night before
Im greatful i have a daily reprieve from the insanity of addiction
Im greatful for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous
Im greatful for personal and spiritual growth
Im greatful its not raining rn for my run
Im greatful to live in my city with plenty of green space
Im greatful hubby and i are connecting more since hes stopped playing video games
Im greatful for hope. Hope of a good day. Hope for the future. Hopeful godwinks. Hope

[LAB]

Good morning, it is Saturday again!

I’m very grateful to be sober and learning how to manage my anxiety without alcohol. Still learning….

I’m grateful to be home from a lovely vacation with the hubby and the dogs to a lakefront cabin up north. Cabin vacations are my favorite and this one was delightful.

I’m grateful that I know how to enjoy vacation without drinking.

I’m grateful to be home again in the cottage that is my real home. I’m grateful for some important talks I had with my hubby and that we are working together to continue our recovery journey.

I’m grateful that my brother and his kids are on their way to Wisconsin for a visit.

I’m grateful that I have been using some relaxation strategies I’m learning in therapy to calm my anxiety around family issues. I’m going to need them this week.

I’m grateful to be healthy and have resources to take care of myself and my family.

I’m grateful to be sober and always working on myself.

I wish you all a peaceful day.

[Davina_Davis]

Happy weekend fellow grateful peeps!! 🫶🏻

I’m grateful for a nice lie in this morning. Having no plans on a Saturday sounds delightful!

I’m grateful for books and pool floaties. I’m grateful for bluetooth speakers. I’m grateful for Chappel Roan’s music lifting my spirits erry dam day!

Grateful for this thread and the reminder that there is always at least 2 things we can find to be grateful for. At LEAST.

Much love, ODAAT 🫶🏻:people_hugging:

[Laner]

I’m grateful for Erkiyum and Sadaat. I’m grateful that I felt more myself today- it was a much needed good day. I’m grateful for how much housework I could get done this morning. I’m grateful for really good ftiends. I’m grateful for a nice sunny afternoon outside. I’m grateful for my neighbor who helped fix the wagon. I’m grateful for my neighbor who brought me apricots from her tree. I’m grateful for the figs being sold at the bazaar today. I’m grateful for how tired and content I feel tonight. I’m grateful for a day with low anxiety. I’m grateful for laughter.

[TrustyBird]

Today I am grateful for good friends who invite me out and still love me when I decide to stay in.
I’m grateful for a Saturday stretching before me where all I have to worry about is what I will feed myself. It will be a takeout treat day for sure.
I’m grateful I can start cleaning for our move in a month and maybe declutter a bit.
I’m grateful for the honesty that is only possible through sobriety.
I’m grateful for each of you.

[acromouse]

Today was a rather hot day and I am grateful for my flat keeping the cooler temperature and for the pool to cool down and lay in the shade of the forest.

I am grateful for my family helping me out every time I need the tiniest bit of whatever, helping to organise my stay in Poland, buying food for me in advance, taking care of my kid. Every kind of imaginable hospitality and care. I am very grateful to have such a great and supportive family.

I am grateful with being ok being lazy on a hot day like today. No strenuous yoga practice, no running, just chillaxing.

I am grateful I recognise my emotional pain, and grateful I can put it into words and express it to the people who have hurt me.

I am grateful for getting all my errands and todos done in the cooler hours of the morning. Grateful I became such an early riser compared to the night owl I‘ve been before.

I am grateful for mindfulness practice, the teaching of the buddhist teachers passed to us over generations. I am grateful how practicing it in all my affairs gives me a peace not known to me before.

I am grateful for an easy evening and for the hope for cooler temperatures tonight.

Sleep tight sober friends

[Lighter]

• Air conditioning

[Peace]

I am grateful to be sober and hangover free.

I am grateful that I know that overeating today is better than drinking.

I am grateful to be watching a horror movie in bed with will and rubie

I am grateful for slow peaceful days like today

[JazzyS]

@Peace

watching a horror movie in bed w

Ooh …what did you see? Was it scary?

[tailee17]

I see this was posted yesterday and so grateful you are grateful. I still see no mention of food. Ha ha. Have you ate anything? Do they have food where you live?. LOL I crack me up. Take care my friend.