Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #9

This made me laugh because me too got over here after reading Eric’s post :hugs::+1::folded_hands:

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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful for the sun today.
I am grateful for people smiling during the hike.
I am grateful for audio books.
I am grateful for painkillers.

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Eric, I will give it a shot, here we go.

Today I’m grateful for this platform and people here, some of you I consider my friends, if you want it or not :wink:

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I’m grateful @poppyfairy came by to give practicing gratitude a shot.

I’m grateful my my shift at work today was short and easy

I’m grateful to understand that people who repeatedly let you down aren’t worth getting upset over. They don’t deserve the power to upset me anymore. So it just is what it is…

I’m grateful my kids are enjoying all their new stuff.

I’m grateful there was more leftovers to use so dinner was easy when original plans for tonight got cancelled

Im grateful for music and earbuds that I can use to block everything out for a bit when I need to

Im grateful for my swearing motivational quote colouring book. It keeps me busy and the quotes amuse me

I’m grateful for this community

I’m grateful to be sober

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I am grateful for the relaxing day I had today. Laundry is done, house is stocked again with groceries and I was able to relax for the afternoon and have some self care in the morning with some sauna time for myself.

I am grateful the kids are home for winter break. Seeing them play and grow is always a joy. I took them out to the store today with me. They saw Christmas sweaters on sale and wanted. I said yes, they got a lot over Christmas but I know it’s something more they will wear and love as they picked. I love seeing my kids happy and being able to give them what they want.

I am grateful for another game night with the family, we are enjoying this more and more as a family.

I am grateful things are going well in our home. No arguments. No fights and no insults. It’s a different kind of peace going around and I am enjoying it.

Time to enjoy a movie in bed. Night!

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I am greatful christmas holiday is over and our last house guest leaves in the early am!

I am greatful i took 2 long naps today and im still going to go to bed at a regular time. My body must of needed it.

I am greatful for quality time.

I am greatful to get back to quieter days and a week off work to get shit done

I am greatful we had house guests as it pushed hubby and i to clean

I am greatful for the new dishwasher and being motivated to stay on top of dishes

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Day 38

I’ve discovered that balance within myself and day plays an intricate role in my peace of mind.

I’m grateful that I was able to balance my ambitions for the day with the capabilities of my mind and body.

I’m grateful that I’ve started to clean up my storage room for my gym. I’m grateful that I can physically see the progress that I’ve made.

I’m grateful that my room is organized. I’m grateful that I’ve decided to buy a desk to have my own space for writing, reading, working & meetings.

I’m grateful that I understand that I can only do so much in a day, with the allotted time that I have. Whatever is accomplished or not is within my capability of the day.

ā€œGrass doesn’t grow at the same rate everyday. The grass doesn’t know the conditions and care it’s getting, it reacts to the environment that it’s living in.

I am not grass, I have control of my internal conditions, I am responsible for my care. I create the environment for my growth, my growth is dependent upon my effort. My effort will vary day to day based on my capability to balance my mind, body & spirit. I am not grass, but I sure do grow like it!ā€

- Me

Have a great night everyone!

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Today I’m so thankful for:

Audio books being free through the Libby App with the help of my local library. Having a book to listen to on long car rides with the kiddo is a must so I don’t have to feel guilty about gobs of screen time.

My sister. She’s a great host who makes a point to have entertaining things to do.

My kiddo getting to have some unsupervised time with his cousins in the hot tub.

My dog. He has done SO WELL visiting a home with 4 other dogs around. He was so calm and affectionate like 95% of the time. And of the other 5%, like 4% wasn’t even his fault. Feeling proud of him and more confident that he can come on more trips.

Family that I shouldn’t take for granted. They love me and I love them in spite of any differences we may have.

A bounty of delicious food to eat and gifts for my son to enjoy from his aunt and uncle.

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28/12/2025

It is hard to be grateful, but…

I am grateful to have a healthy body
I am grateful to be near the Atlantic ocean
I am grateful for coffee
I am grateful for opportunities to change and grow, to settle, to learn
I am grateful for the sun
I am grateful for my new asics that immediately stopped my slightly hurting big toe

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Good morning sober warriors

I am greatful for recovery

I am greatful for

Hot coffee and my new coffee mug
Mother in law got to her bus on time
The creak in my neck wont last forever ouch!
My family given and chosen
A slower paced day
Indulging in a small dairy queen blizzard yesterday. Delicious but calories of a full meal. Im looking forward to a healthier new year
A week off work
Mobility
Familys health
Boscoes cuteness
In laws bought boscoe gifts for christmas
Feeling apart of without booze and drugs
Sober sisters
This fantastic community

All we have is the present. Today we shall embrace it

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Today I’m grateful for:
~My mom feeling a little better and getting the rest she truly needs
~The universe having its way of showing us what we need vs what we want
~Sleeping a little better at night
~Being thought of
~Setting intentions for 2026
~Having the hot tub survive another day, I think she’s on her last legs so I am grateful for every day at this point
~Watching a beautiful sunset
~Having great neighbors
~My throat not feeling quite as raw
~Sharing a photo of me just as I am and owning it
~Loving myself more exactly as I am
~My HP guiding me
~Knowing we are never truly in it alone
~One last day of vacation to enjoy

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We definitely want it! :people_hugging:. You are special and im are honored to have you as my friend :growing_heart: :folded_hands:t4:

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Dec 28th - Today I am grateful for:
~ My knee length, toasty warm jacket. Its soo cold out and Im grateful that I was warm coming to work today.
~ My coworker today. I havent worked with her in awhile and we always have good shifts together.
~ The sun shining thru the office window.
~ My sons cuddles this morning.
~ My husband and all the work he will be doing today setting up the new entertainment unit and TV.
~ My new Ninja Creami. Im excited to be able to have healthier options for icecream so that I can stick to my eating plan.

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On this Sunday I am grateful for:

Having strength when my thoughts drift when I was in a queue at the shops and it’s right next to the alcohol section

Bringing myself back to the present

Breathing and taking a minute

My life as it is now

My sobriety

Walking

My sight

Reflecting

Knowing my worth

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Thank you so much. beyond grateful for my life right now and I’m excited for the future but also at the same time I’m ok with this very second or moment. That is a blessing but also its proof that the work I put into my life and recovery is working.

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That made me smile big way Mischa :hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs:
Hope you can get some ME time and glimpses of rest and peace :folded_hands::people_hugging:

Sunday, 28th December 2025
Yep, had to look it up, I have completely lost track of time.

Today I’m grateful for another day doing the same things: Give the dog lotsa fun time in the snow, chat with a neighbour, cuddle & play with all cats and dog, do some chores & laundry, eat what’s in the fridge, tea, shower, watch series, nap, calls with friends. I’m deeply grateful I can get lost in such a lovely life and modern amenities to have it warm, comfortable, safe and stay connected :folded_hands:
ODAAT

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please, i need this!!! :star_struck::star_struck::star_struck:

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Grateful that even when I don’t want to post on here - I know it’s important. I also know it can be hard but super beneficial to notice everything you’re thankful for.

Yep to the present @Cjp The more depression and anxiety I feel - the more to the past I look. The present is a place to be and be grateful for.

Love, peace, power, hope - grateful for knowledge of all of that…..

Tomorrow is two years alcohol-free and what is PRESENT should be very interesting as time moves along.

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Today I am grateful for a Sunday to catch up on things around the house. I was able to get some workout in and stretch.

I am grateful I was able to get some cleaning done around the house as well as organizing.

I am grateful for the dinner my husband and I cooked together and cleaned up the kitchen sharing the task. Dinner was delicious.

I am grateful for staying in today, freezing rain and then rain all evening. Wet and cold out.

I am grateful that situations come up and it still shows that neither of us knows how to handle it. I thought I did myself a favour by not bringing up what was bothering me but he picked up on it and then I told him-I am blamed for his anger now. I could have handled it differently but even when I explained to him what the issue was he still treated me like he did before-raising his voice and behaving offended. I am grateful to know that we both still need to grow and learn to speak to each other. I am grateful that I didn’t yell, I didn’t accuse him, I didn’t get loud.

I have to work tomorrow and need to clear my mind before I sleep.

Have a good night!

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I’m grateful for my morning coffees

I’m grateful quiet moments

Im grateful I was able to get groceries today

I’m grateful for my partners good driving skills and quick reactions that prevented us from hitting a pole after sliding on a patch of ice on our way home from shopping

I’m grateful we are all home and safe this evening

I’m grateful we have a generator to keep things going while the power is out from this freezing rain storm.

Im grateful I got my washer working again today to catch up on some laundry . I’m grateful I managed to figure it out myself. And didn’t have to pay some repair guy. :flexed_biceps:

I’m grateful for warm comfy clothes

I’m grateful for music and earbuds to blockout some of the ongoing sibling fights while they are home from school ( seriously can’t they just get along for 2 weeks :roll_eyes:)

I’m grateful for books to read at night

I’m grateful to be sober

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