Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #8 🪷

Im grateful to find my way back to this thread! It’s so important. I’m grateful I’m healthy and stopped drinking in time. I lost a dear childhood friend to complications from cirrhosis on Friday. It has shaken my world. Im grateful to have people like you that I feel accountable to @JazzyS @Dazercat and others of course.

Grateful for classic Christmas movies. Grateful for the time honored ritual of wrapping presents and making bows.

Grateful that jetlag is subsiding.

Grateful to not be alone in my grief.

ODAAFT 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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So sorry for your loss of your friend.

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My condolences :disappointed:. So sorry for your loss. Grateful that you found your way back to this thread my friend. We are here for you. Sending love and hugs your way. :people_hugging::people_hugging:. You are not alone
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Thank you my friend. How have you been?

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Grateful that despite lack of sleep each day, I am alive.
Grateful to feel strong this morning.
Grateful to have quit smoking again, from a time I have smoked more than I ever have, in my entire life. Thanks hospital for that 24-hour nicotine patch that I did not need.
Grateful for Love Your Brain organization and looking forward to it and looking for more. I feel strong that it’s part of my purpose. Moving forward may require kicking some asses. People do not help many people with TBI and I currently believe I am meant to work on that.
Grateful for a spicy “zing” sausage I had last night by name: Scimeca’s. I will do that again my whole meat-eating life.
Grateful to do something today that makes a difference. It could be my life, someone elses, it’s gonna come and grab me.
Happy day, people.

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Good morning sober warriors,

Im so very greatful

:hugs: I got out of bed in time, the cold weather and my lil family make it too cozy to move
:hugs: had a moment of gratitude in the quiet morning for my lil family
:hugs: hot coffee and ritual
:hugs: this fantastic community
:hugs: a chance to work my 11th step
:hugs: weekend meal prep
:hugs: a productive weekend even tho i didnt get much rest
:hugs: music
:hugs: we get to experience all 4 seasons
:hugs: progress rather than perfection
:hugs: my ability to read and comprehend
:hugs: grace and hope

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I am grateful:
That I woke up able to focus my eyes and not have a blurry morning
That the worst of my withdrawals is improving
To go to the convenience store and not buy alcohol
To see how much money I am saving not buying alcohol everyday.
That I am focused on my sobriety
That I got a shower this morning and took time to enjoy coffee without a hangover
I am mostly grateful to be alive!

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I am doing great. 1 week and I will have 300 whole days of sobriety. It really is unbelievable and a miracle of life. Sobriety and being here is the only best place to be. Relationship challenges are ever present but praying everyday and staying positive. Thanks for asking and thrilled you are here sharing the journey.

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Monday gratitude.

I’m grateful the doctor said there is a solution for my thumb problem. It’s quite a common problem and a 10 min. surgery will fix the cause. I didn’t harm myself whem fumbling with the tractor as I thought. This problem just occurs. I’m grateful I have the finances to undergo the surgery in jannuary. I’m grateful I finally went to the doctor.

I’m grateful I rescheduled the old boy’s weekly vet appointment, I felt like cuddling cats and napping on the couch today. When we leave tomorrow it’s early enough.

I’m grateful for water, to drink it, to wash with it, to shower, to water the plants, without water nothing on earth could live. I’m grateful where I live we have enough water and in good quality.

I’m grateful for my purring Missi cat. The best sleeping aid. I feel another nap approaching. ODAAT

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Today I’m grateful for:

  • sober friends who help me reflect and grow in my life, and whom I can help reflect and grow too (I had breakfast with one today, and will be meeting for dinner with one tonight before our meeting)

  • (sober) eggnog :yum: The Christmas season is here, and with it, eggnog!

  • the Muppets Christmas Carol (my favourite performance of this classic story)

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So glad you have a solution for your thumb. Sending speedy healing energy !

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Today I’m grateful for the healthcare. I called an ambulance because I thought I’m gonna lose my mind, so they took me to the hospital and took me in the psych ward. I’m grateful that I’m safe here and I have wonderful nurses taking care of me. I’m grateful that I can experience weed withdrawls in here, in safe environment. I’m grateful to be sober and alive. One moment at a time.

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OH MY… I am glad you are safe and getting medical care. Please keep us informed of your progress.

Sending you VERY BIG HUGS.

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I have to take the time for gratitude right now.

First I am grateful @MrMoustache is getting medical care and the help he needs and is safe.

I am grateful I made it to my AA Meeting this morning. My group was able to enjoy my banana nut bread. Received many compliments.

I am grateful I took the time to get my nails done. Grateful had just enough money in my purse. I am grateful for the couple who keep my nails looking beautiful. I have been loyal to them for 5 years.

I am grateful I found the box and addresses for Christmas Cards.

I am grateful I was able to exercise Yunna between rain showers.

I am grateful I will not let discouraging remarks and negativity directly made to me and about me alter my positive outlook and well being. 'God, keep me close and control my temper and tongue"

I am grateful i have a brain and concentration to get my accounting and payroll moved to THE CLOUD PROGRAM.

I am grateful I am learning to accept life’s challenges and learn from them. I could only do this by LEANING on my Higher Power. My own way has never worked.

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Monday gratefulness
:spades: I am so very grateful for waking up to another beautiful day
:spades: I am so very grateful for my yummy hot cup of coffee in bed
:spades: I am so very grateful for the lovely post I read yesterday that motivated me to push past my symptoms and pain and get a brisk walk in today. Just grateful to be moving. So very grateful that I am slowly getting out of my head funk. I do know this all will pass
:spades: I am so very grateful for my walking pad. Grateful that I can walk indoors during the cold / icy days.
:spades: I am so very grateful for changing plans last minute and not going to the movies. It would have be exhausting and I was not up to the hour drive
:spades: I am so very grateful for my mom and her brilliant mind. Helping me get a grasp on my health issues. It is not easy or fun and I’m so grateful for her guidance and patience.
:spades: I am so very grateful that I was able to spend some time with my parents this evening when the movies didn’t pan out
:spades: I am so very grateful for my siblings. Grateful for our nightly calls to discuss 3 good things that happened to us each day. Grateful that my sis and her hubby are planning to come visit this weekend. They are sweet to already let me know that I don’t have to entertain my BIL (as i’ll be with him for a few hours while my sis and bro are away).
:spades: I am so very grateful for my Higher Power. So very grateful for my connections to Him and to myself. For leaning on Him and keeping my faith. For knowing He is by my side as I go through this and every chapter in my life.
:spades: I am so very grateful for cheesy Christmas movies.
:spades: I am so very grateful for catching up with accounting work.
:spades: I am so very grateful for some yummy food my sister had sent over to us (my brother went to visit her yesterday and came back with my dinner for tonight LOL).
:spades: I am so very grateful for you all - this community is a wonderful safe space for me and for so many other.

Wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day / evening - sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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I am grateful for my sobriety and for feeling better physically and mentally due to being and staying sober af

I am grateful for taking a trip to the mall today with my Dad and sis. Usually I would steer clear of the mall this time of year (or any) but it was actually fun

I am grateful for my home and to have what I need. I love having time with my fur baes and partner and I am grateful

I am grateful for meditation, calming music, and scented candles

I am grateful that my family talks openly about the grief related to the loss of my Mom and we all have that safe space to share our ongoing emotional struggle

I am grateful for the beauty of nature… sunshine, snow, rivers, lakes, clouds, wild flowers, rain, oceans, animals, clouds…

I am grateful for TS and for this space :two_hearts:

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I am grateful that my neighbors brought over some lovely baked goods for Christmas and I’m enjoying while resting in my cozy lil home.

I’m grateful for my family being home with me this season. I’m grateful for a new medical app that’s free with my insurance. It reminds me to do specific stretches and exercises for the pain in my shoulder and neck. It has a great coach who is supportive and helpful.

Grateful for people who practice gratitude.


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I’m grateful
For warm clothes, boots and hats
For hot tea and my extra special hot coffee this morning (my coffee ration is getting low so I’m limiting myself to 3 cups a week BUT I’m grateful for the coffee beans I do have)
For a great work meeting- everyone was so interactive and helpful!
For the online counselor I meet with I feel like it has really helped me even though the conversations are often intense
For the smell of baking bread
That I am sober and healthy

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Good morning sober warriors

961 days of continuous sobriety from weed and alcohol
A cozy bed with my lil family
Slept in but not too late
A productive day at work yesterday
Moments of spirituality
Mania and anxiety subsiding
My folks enjoy watching Boscoe and we enjoy chatting when i pick him up
My healthy heart and healing lungs
Our communication
Hope
Peace
Surrender

We got sober. We can do tough things. One day at a time.

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Grateful that still sleepless, I am mentally strong.
Grateful that I was recommended for two govt jobs, low pay for me, but hey…pay seems SUPER important regardless of level.
That’s it for now.

Have a good day.

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