Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #8 🪷

Today I’m grateful

  • for my friends and their efforts
  • for trivia nights
  • for my job
  • to work in education
  • to be able to help others
  • for rest
  • for laughter
  • awesome books
  • having a place to share gratefulness
  • for my morning walks
  • for cooler weather
  • for sunshine
  • for my car
  • for music
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Im so very greatful

Im greatful for

My recovery, its become a way of life and im not so tied to the day count
Favorite ladies aa meeting tonight
Sponsee got thru the 12 steps
Sunshine
Tomorrows payday
Countdown to vacation
Regular teeth cleanings
Paid time off
A job with flexibility
Morning coffee
This amazing place

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Today I’m grateful for…

The energy and strength I have :flexed_biceps:
Better eating habits through will power and positive thinking
And as always, this community!

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Thursday gratitude.

Today I’m grateful the aircondition works again. A gasket was a bit leaky, now it’s tight and the A/C refilled. It was a looong day yesterday. I’m grateful my sweet, patient dog was not annoyed because of very late dinner.

I’m grateful the old boy seems better today, I was a bit worried yesterday.

I’m grateful for pain meds, I needed some this morning. Geeeeez all my body was aching from too much work yesterday. I needed 2 hours to function properly.

I’m grateful most of the balcony pots are planted. Rest tomorrow.

I’m grateful boarding the dog was easy today. I’m grateful for next steps in dog trainig.
Tired. ODAAT :folded_hands:

Edit to add after dog walk: Grateful fresh air gives energy.
I’m grateful I got to clean and tidy a bit today again.
I’m grateful for the cool weather.
I’m grateful for modern amenities.
I’m grateful for friends.
I’m grateful for my purring fluffballs and my snorring cuddlebug.
I’m grateful for help, advice and good talks.
I’m grateful I throw away puny or ill plants. No room for mollycoddling plants. I’m grateful my balcony looks nice.
I’m grateful Missi kills flies and would appreciate it if she killed the one enervating me right now. Time to mount the insect net on the balcony door.
Tired again. ODAAT

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I am grateful for all the wonderful performances I witnessed today.
I am grateful I can go amongst people again.

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I’m grateful for so many things right now. But lately I’ve been thinking about how grateful I am that summer is on the way and the weather is really nice here in Florida. I used to like Winter Or at least I said I did. But I think that’s because of the way I was in my addiction in the past and isolating and being inside. Now I like being outside in the sunshine biking around the city and going to the skate park. I don’t like clouds ,cold weather or rain anymore. I prefer a 90° weather and plenty of sun. I’m very grateful to be sober and able to enjoy my life and be outside. I would not be where I’m at And able to do the things I enjoy without my family, AA , and this community. Very grateful

:sun_with_face::sun::sun::smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

Ps: Plus this time of year is awesome because it doesn’t get dark till like 830 9 o’clock! I’m not really a fan of nighttime either because there’s no sun.

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As a Floridian, if you like summers here, you’re brave. Hell has nothing on Florida summers.

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I’m originally from Pennsylvania but I’ve been here 20 years. I feel like my body has adjusted to the hot weather in the summer and I actually prefer it now and I get cold pretty easily. Every winter in Florida seems to be harder to deal with. In my opinion this was the coldest winter so far and there was three or four week periods where it was very cold I had to order winter clothes on Amazon and wearing multiple layers like I was in Canada or something lol. It actually snowed at my parents house and stuck on the ground. every summer gets that much easier. To where now it doesn’t bother me . I don’t plan on leaving Jacksonville but if I did I’m going even farther south. Like applying for citizenship south !!

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I am grateful for some tasty brunch for my cousins birthday.
The peoneys I gifted myself with.
A fun discussion with ChatGpt. I admire the things technology makes possible, but I do try to keep in mind that person to person interaction is the thing that truly helps me feel connected.
I am grateful it`s friday. And is it your birthday @tailee17 or did I misread that somewhere? (joy and laughter nontheless for you :confetti_ball:)
I am grateful my knees are doing better - I might even join some friends for a run tomorrow.
I am grateful life is good right now.

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Today I’m grateful for:
~This rounds last day of blood work
~Watching my man do yardwork and play with the machines that make him happy
~Not being in it alone and accepting help
~Helping others in my own way
~Peacefully watching the leaves blowing in the wind
~Coming downstairs to a shed design on the computer
~Feeling safe & more settled
~The step work that has allowed this to happen
~My crow coming down to say hello this morning
~Sitting in the sun & soaking up the vitamin D
~Serenity
~Friday!!!

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I’m grateful for the time I get to spend with my niece :sparkling_heart:
I’m grateful I get to be around such beautifully natured dogs.
I’m grateful I have motivation and self-discipline in many aspects of my life.
I’m grateful for hugs.
I’m grateful for the kindness of others.
I’m grateful for coffee.
I’m grateful to be an Aunty, especially to my amazing niece and nephew :heart_exclamation::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:
I’m grateful for access to the things I need to enjoy my life.
I’m grateful for time outdoors and for sunshine and warmth.
I’m grateful for my students.
I’m grateful to learn new things.
I’m grateful to be here and to be sober.

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Im greatful for…

My recovery
Relapse dreams arent real
Sober sisters
One day at a time
Murder series on hulu
Being able to afford a gym membership
Friday payday
Sunshine
Family time
Love
Hope
Joy

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I’m grateful to be sober and hangover free.
I’m grateful to be able to think ya, I wish I’d done this sooner, but not be upset with myself that I didn’t. I’m sober now. And I’ll probably be sober tomorrow :wink:

I’m grateful for coffee and Benson out on my little patio with all the birds singing and flowers and no screens no music just the me him and my coffee. I’m grateful as the sun rises earlier so does Benson and I’m ok with that. More quiet time for me.

I’m grateful we got a shit ton done yesterday. We had some hiccups along the way but we are dealing with them one thing at a time when we can without stressing about it. I’m grateful after quite the day I got a lovely stroll on the beach alone. I’m grateful when I told my wife I was going to the beach for a short walk she said “Thank god!” She wanted to nap.

I’m grateful I/we can recognize my codependent issues and laugh and if I always want to go to the beach to unwind and she always wants to nap to rest, that’s ok. I’m grateful I am still learning that just because she doesn’t want to go or do things with me it’s not about me and it’s ok.

I’m grateful I can see how she was like that when she was drinking and she is still like that when she’s not drinking. I’m grateful when I thought she was choosing the wine over me it had nothing to do with me. I’m just grateful I have my wife back and we get to do what we like together and separately. I’m grateful we still make a great team after almost 43 years.

I’m grateful The Pit is knocking our socks off.
I’m grateful we both like to unwind after The Pit by watching a half Hour of Hacks.

I’m grateful I got a spa day today. Alone. She’s never liked that. I’m grateful she’s happy to have me “out of her hair” :winking_face_with_tongue: for 3 hours. I’m grateful if the exterminator comes late she can handle it without me. And I can let it go.

I’m grateful I sleep like a rock at night.

I’m grateful to ”plan my best and accept the rest.”
:folded_hands:t2::yellow_heart::blue_heart:

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I am grateful today for my wonderful recovery community, my morning Recovery Dharma meeting and my friends there.
I am grateful for newfound strength, for doing the groceries with my bike, working out in the sun.
I am grateful for a much needed nap, grateful for wonderful spring weather.
I am grateful for art in my life, for the ease I can connect with like minded people.
I am grateful for my buddhist practice.
I am grateful for this life.

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I love the pics you post. I love Amsterdam/the Netherlands and am so envious you live there. Natural beauty everywhere.

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You are not the first one here to think that, but I actually don‘t live in the Netherlands but in Germany. But the Netherlands and Amsterdam are just a nice train ride away, and I love visiting my neighbours.

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Friday gratitude.
I’m grateful I made it here.
Today I’m grateful that I told my dog to fuck off, I want my peace & quiet on the couch now, it has been a long, full day. I’m grateful my cats already retired to the bedroom.

I’m grateful the obligatory workshop for new dog owners was interesting and I got the certificate. Another item ticked off the to do list.

I’m grateful I ordered a dryrobe coat. Today the strong wind was ice cold and I was cozily warm in my fancy dryrobe walking the dog. I love it!

I’m grateful I do my best and surving a day is enough sometimes. I’m grateful for a nap before the workshop, it helped me to concentrate.

I’m grateful I got the pet chores done, showered, was happy that I cleaned the bathtub yesterday. I’m grateful I can drive to the farmers market tomorrow (would love to) but I don’t need to, I did grocery shopping for basic food today, didn’t buy much, the veggies from the market would be a nice extra. I’m grateful toiletpaper is stocked again. As well as catlitter.

I’m grateful for my lovely, cozy house where I feel safe, secure and home with my pets. I’m sad that it is still so messy but it’s the season: My day too has only 24 hours and my energy is limited. I’m grateful that all I started thrives: seedlings are growing, field gets in shape, mowing is ok (could do more to make it look better but it’s not worth the effort), the machines work (tractor will get repaired beginning of next werk), balcony is summer-ready, all pets get enough cuddles and the dog enough walks, I take care of myself, my eating gets more healthy again, my sleep better.

I’m grateful I finished the protocol of tuesday’s meeting this morning. To be honest I completely forgot about it the last 2 days :see_no_evil_monkey: A clear sign of overload.

I’m so grateful that I can stay at home for the whole weekend, I don’t have to go anywhere if I don’t want to. This feels heavenly. I’m so tired I don’t want to talk, I don’t want to listen, not face to face, not on the phone, not even to my pets. I guess I’m done. At least for today.
Good night, sleep tight, stay sober. ODAAT :blush:

Edit to add: God save cocoa, the best drink for soulfood. Had 3 mugs of hot cocoa today. Tummy and soul smile.

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Germany is equally beautiful. I had family friends in Stuttgart and went to Rothenburg, Munich etc. Berlin is on my bucket list, everyone who has gone said it’s amazing

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Grateful for:
238 days of freedom from the cycle of addiction, no thanks
The mole that I got removed came back benign and I have antibiotic cream for it
A 4 day weekend ahead to catch up on chores, resting, and cooking
Modern medicine
Sig other :heart:
Laughter, the full belly kind, the kind that makes you cry :rofl:
My 3 fur angels and their different personalities
My family
To be here with everyone :two_hearts:

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I’m grateful I’m getting help here at the psych ward.

I’m grateful I have my headphones with me, so I can listen to music.

I’m grateful I have one good friend whom I can talk about everything.

I’m grateful they extended my sickleave until 31.8.2026, so I have almost a year and a half to figure out what to do with my life and at the same time to prepare for my university studies.

I’m grateful I have coffee.

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