Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #7

[Pandita]

I am grateful october is here . I love the month for cozy cuddly evenings on the couch, no fear of missing out on something. Giving myself permission to catch up on all the good netflix series I missed coming out this summer.
I am grateful for my friend’s willingness to make an effort to fix some things that haven’t been running so well in our friendship. I am grateful for all the friends that have been around for so many years.
I am grateful for my upcoming trip to Copenhagen and all the things to explore and indulge in.
I am grateful I live in a safe place on this planet and there is enough to share with people in need.
I am grateful for the tasty coffee right now and the childhood cornflakes for breakfast that come with it.

[EarnIt]

• I am grateful for gratitude and what it means.
• I spoke to my meeting yesterday about this thread and how I feel “hurt” when I don’t post or read here. I read very little yesterday and am grateful to acknowledge the stress I allow by not placing it where it belongs - not in my mind.
• Grateful that some $$ came in yesterday and I could buy dog and cat food and some things for myself.
• Grateful I am aware that not eating enough effects me: Mind, body, smell, taste, sleep.
• Grateful that I haven’t gotten a court date for eviction yet. It’s all a world I haven’t lived in and I am already grateful for when it doesn’t exist for me anymore.
• Grateful for knowing it’s been a year since I planned to buy this house in a year…at the time they were renting but thinking about selling.
• Grateful I am posting here and put down the games on my phone and grateful to know it’s time to delete those. I have been wanting (telling myself) to since February. Grateful to know it doesn’t help spending my time (shutting off my brain) doing it.
• Grateful to learn that one job canned my app, by looking at the site. It’s a job I didn’t want. They said I’d be getting a 2nd interview. Honestly, I truly believe a sales director wouldn’t want a three decade sales person to be their assistant. I am up for another that I won’t like, but I’d be good at - Currently two jobs that I am supposed to be in line for.
• Grateful that my mind is still swirling around about, “Just do what you’re passionate about. It doesn’t include being someone else’s employee.”
• Grateful that my brain is nearly in capacity and that I recognize and acknowledge how hard it was for me to accept and admit, even to my past employer, which I believe is one reason they didn’t leave me on a disabled job, because they thought I was playing a game, saying I was 100% and still leaving things they didn’t know I couldn’t remember.

Much love and hope for all of you.

[JazzyS]

Awe thanks love. How crazy is life? I totally didn’t want to go today and read your post which made me put on my shoes and hit the pavement. We truly do keep each other going . Much love to you

[Misokatsu]

Grateful for sobriety
Grateful for fast postage
Grateful to keep a class
Grateful son wants to spend time with me
Grateful for daughter being on the ball
Grateful husband looks for things I might like at Costco
Grateful for afternoon free
Grateful for fresh veggies and hummous

[Cjp]

Sober another day

Greatful for…

My recovery, without it i wouldnt be truly living
Feelings im on the right path
Survived monday
Got my ass to the gym this am
Sober sisters
Quiet time with hubby
Able to make bills
Boscoe cuddles
My silly folks
Fall weather
Peace

[Laner]

I’m grateful

• for a good work day
• for getting back into my routine
• for a good visit at the orphanage
• for my friends
• for good cuddles with the dogs
• for the morning ride
• for pots of cardomon tea
• for seeing my friend and having more practice speaking Karakalpak. I’m hoping to visit there on the spring.
• that the translation project is going well

[Tragicfarinelli]

Amazing spin class, I’m improving! No longer sick or shaky afterwards!
Banging tunes in Spin, it’s the only time you can listen to Sean Paul at an obnoxious volume before 8am.
Amazing weightlifting class after Spin.
Batch cooked meals ready to go
Tea
Coffee this morning in bed
A hot shower
Gifts of spider legs from the terrible twins
Being pretty organised
A car as the terrible rain is back in full force
Audiobooks
Music
A new kindle book, 79th this year!
A comfy bed

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful when I was outside this morning with Benson I actually thought thank you god for another day. I’m grateful I was sober hangover free and saw the early dawn and just kinda stood there with no agenda enjoying the moment.

I’m grateful when Benson finishes his business he runs jauntily to the kitchen door and waits for me.

I’m grateful I say good morning to each cat I see in the morning. I’m grateful for silly Ol Mav each morning doing his routine of trying to bite me and slap at the water as I get a glass of water each morning for my pills.

I’m grateful for my mornings. Especially the last 1734 of them. Who knew mornings could be so wonderfully grateful.

I’m grateful I went to a new Al-Anon meeting at a church up in the canyon of Malibu looking out over the Pacific ocean. Talk about serenity I’m grateful the speaker was superb! I’m grateful the topic was “Risk.” I’m grateful I feel like I’m taking a “Risk,” every day. I’m grateful I’m not alone as people shared how they feel like they too are taking risks every day. I’m grateful it was a big meeting and I did recognize 2 people and they recognized me and welcomed me.

I’m grateful I went out on my own and had lunch and risked ordering a tuna sushi burrito. It was Fan-Tastic!!

I’m grateful I’m out there baby! Im out there! I’m grateful it still feels like a risk to be out all alone. I’m getting comfortable and getting quite content being out there. And on my own. Im grateful for where I live now and someday it will feel like home. I’m grateful I have a great sense of direction and I’m learning my way around my new world.

As you heal, things become clear: attention isn’t love, attachment isn’t connection, and codependency isn’t support. You begin to realize that disagreements aren’t attacks, lacking boundaries isn’t empathy, and no amount of external validation can replace self-love. Trauma bonding isn’t healing, ignoring your needs isn’t a strength, people-pleasing isn’t kindness, staying in toxic situations isn’t loyalty, numbing your emotions isn’t coping, and suppressing your emotions or staying silent doesn’t bring peace.
Todays Hope

[acromouse]

Gratitude for today,

This morning was difficult. Lots of drama with my daughter. About stress, school, headaches, opening up. I tried something different. I was afraid to set this boundary. I did not want to with my daughter. But we both needed it. That‘s what growing up is about. I have to let my daughter go, and sometimes I have to set a boundary she doesn‘t know how to. I am very grateful I was able to do so.
She went to school, she wrote her test, she did not come back home. Even her headache lessened. She learned a lot about herself. She had a day of massive empowerment. I am very grateful it all turned out like that.

I had my first class with the older youth today. I always feel a bit self conscious with a new class. Then I realized how they must feel exactly the same. We are the same. We all are new to this. It was a good class. I am grateful for this experience of feeling like a newbee. I am grateful I can teach something I love.

Had a good afternoon, did lots of stuff, got to some yoga. I am very grateful my energy is good right now.

A friend called. We are going to go for a walk together tomorrow. I am grateful for friends, and looking forward to meeting her. I am grateful I have the energy to meet with someone and to walk.

My ex came by. It looks like he is trying to find his center, to slow down, to look deeply. I am grateful for this development. In some ways I still love him dearly and don‘t want to see him hurting so much. But I also need to keep my boundaries, as I can not help him in any other way. I am grateful for the peace.

I am going to wind down in a few. This was a good day. I am grateful for this life. Grateful for this day.

Sleep tight sober friends

[tailee17]

@Dazercat

t was Fan-Tastic!!

Maybe FIN -tastic

I kill me.

[JazzyS]

LOL – I see you are back to being your awesome self. All went good today? Hope you are relaxing and enjoying the rest of your day.

[tailee17]

All is well in the END.

Thanks for asking.

[Dazercat]

[Lighter]

This is tough today. I’ve been very anxious and sad today, and battling my mind. A party that I was supposed to attend was cancelled. I am grateful! I’m not up to it. Many more chances when I am stronger. I think I’ll not accept evening invites anymore as they all include alcohol.

Back spasms eased up. Very sore but I can move better. Still need to do ice and heat, and no election news for me. Nothing except the weather and sports. My crime shows, yes! Maybe cooking? That’s safe.

For staying sober today.

For having a place to go when I feel lonely and stressed. Where I am safe and accepted. Where I find kindness and have a chance to return it.

For knowing this will pass.

@Dazercat Eric, thank you for your kindness and care.

For all of you

[Peace]

I am grateful to be sober because without sobriety everything turns to shit

I am grateful to have a career and money to pay the bills

I am grateful for good food and movies

I am grateful for my health

I am grateful for my family and for fur babe cuddle time. Odaat.

[Misokatsu]

Grateful for sobriety.
Grateful to be up to date with work.
Grateful to have the patience and skills to calm my son down.
Grateful for husband getting Costco haul.
Grateful for daughter being self-sufficient.
Grateful to eat some Costco haul meaningfully and sensibly.
Grateful for forgotten songs popping onto playlist.

[Cjp]

Morning sober warriors,

Im so very greatful for…

My recovery and the knowledge of self ive gained
I hit an aa meeting last night when i just wasnt feeling right
AA stood for attitude adjustment yesterday for me
Mucinex to reduce sinus problems
Fall weather
I can be a safe space for hubby
Boscoe cuddles

[TrustyBird]

I’m grateful that yesterday was a productive day. I got all of my Mom’s clothes sorted and boxed and still gave myself time for an evening of self care.
I’m grateful I am processing things as they come.
I’m grateful for a cozy bed in a safe house.
I’m grateful for my two crazy kitties pouncing on each other right now.
I’m grateful for Dominos pizza.
I’m grateful the dresses my Mom used to date in, some of which fit me, are still around.
I’m grateful I know that I really like clothes. I used to think this was shallow but people like lots of things. I can like clothes.

[Dazercat]

Good morning Tara
@TizzyTara
I’m grateful you reached and replied to me yesterday, last night.
I’m grateful I get to start my day here on the gratitude thread. After a while I retrained my brain and I don’t drink anymore. Now I look at life it whole new beautiful way. I got so much to be grateful for when I’m clean and sober. One day at a time. C’mon over and meet the lovely people here. I don’t feel like a failure anymore. Even though I do feel lonely sometimes in my recovery, because no one in real life understands, I’ve got tons of friends and support here, where people understand and get it. I hope you were able to get some sleep last night. If you got any questions at all about the App or anything. Just ask. I bet someone would love to help you. It’s what we do now. And it keeps us clean and sober.

All right then!!
I’m grateful to start my day a little differently.
I’m grateful I still got my coffee in the catio with Benson and, where’s Mav? I’m grateful I got my Ganesha mantra playing quietly on my speakers with a fire going. I’m grateful there’s no marine layer and stuff in the catio is dry.

I’m grateful it’s a beach day!! Tower 10 AA meeting in the sand! I’m grateful I’ll hike after. I’m grateful it’ll be warm.

I’m grateful I get to look at all my flowers in the catio. I’m grateful for my Mums and petunias, and firestick and my new San Pedro Cactus.

I’m grateful I’m flexible and can change my schedule without getting all pissed off now.

I’m grateful we got to take our real estate agent out to dinner last night and thank him so much for helping us with this house. I’m grateful he’s in Malibu a lot and offered lunch anytime. I’m grateful he knew about Howdy’s and their awesome sushi bowls and burritos. I’m grateful he told me about a couple of beaches that are secluded and pretty.

I’m grateful Maverick found me although I got to get up buddy.

I’m grateful for my recoveries.
I’m so grateful for all your recoveries. It helps keep me going.
OBDAAT
“Beautiful ”

It should be illegal to be this happy and excited in the morning. I Wonder what’s in that coffee?

I’m grateful I can hear the bird song along with my mantras.

Detachment with love means being responsible for our own welfare and making decisions without ulterior motives-the desire to control others.
Some Al-Anon forum

[Laner]

I’m grateful

• for such a good sleep last night and waking up early and ready to go
• for a beautiful hike today and getting to bring out my snow shoes
• that I always slightly overpack for hikes in case I go longer than expected
• for the clarity and peace that hiking always brings me
• for the ladies who offered me tea, dinner and a place to sleep tonight. I think they were amused to see me come by asking for a place to rest at
• to live in a place so hospitable. I know I can go nearly anywhere and be offered tea, food and a place to rest or sleep at without having to worry
• for my friend who came and took care of my dogs after I just up and left
• that I have a life style where it’s okay if I just spontaneously leave for a day or two
• for the lady who offered her camel for me to borrow and it conveniently works out for her as she wasn’t looking forward to delivering it tomorrow and I’ll pass right by where he needs to get also I love riding camels in the mountains!
• for being sober, healthy and that I’m healing
• for peace