I’m grateful my morning routine is intact. Yoga (meditative movement), water and coffee with recovery reading and my journal, a walk with the dog girl (she likes to sleep late), gratitude. I’m grateful I can adapt when the situation requires. That this morning and tomorrow I go early to Mom’s and hang with her until lunch. Today is all we have, and I’m grateful for our time together.
I’m grateful for the caregivers that will now be with Mom the rest of today. I’m deeply exhausted. I’m glad I can recognize this. Sometimes, when I’m in this city, I think I should be doing this and that, visiting with friends here, etc. I’m grateful I have a better read on my energy levels and needs when I’m sober. I’m grateful I left Mom’s at lunch, went to a good bookstore, indulged in a few new books and journals and a coffee, and now I will settle in to some rest and reading in this hotel room. A quiet walk through a fave park later this afternoon.
I’m grateful to learn how to deal with myself, my life, my thoughts and feelings about everything out of my control. Yesterday, so much anxiety when visiting Mom. Today? Not much had changed, but the anxiety wasn’t there. Just letting it pass through without getting in the way of it - trying to change it or numb it - this is new. And better.
I’m grateful for things that bring me joy. That I can laugh out loud by myself at something I read. Binge on the memes thread when I can’t sleep. Chat with a dear friend. Eat cheese. Smell the cherry blossoms! Watch the birds by the river like it’s tv.
I am grateful for willingness over everything else because without willingness I would have nothing.
I am grateful that curiosity has replaced judgement.
I am grateful that everytime I let go it feels more natural.
I am grateful for detachment with love and how this simple practice improves my life exponentially.
I am grateful for vulnerability, intimacy and courage. The three amigos.
I am grateful for the sound of the ocean and the fact that I can hear it from my livingroom.
I am grateful for the rain because if I wasn’t I would start to become resentful.
I am grateful I am an only child, it really enriches my experience in the rooms of NA. When someone refered to me as their “sister in recovery” I really felt that. I have never been a sister before and I love that I am one now.
I’m grateful for a whirlwind excursion with my partner to Milwaukee and that on this second visit there we are learning even more about its “small” city charm. I’m grateful another sober big concert is in the books and that we really could be immersed in the musical experience. I’m grateful a kind looking woman from the venue approached us in GA standing room only and offered us free seats closer to the stage. We still stood a lot, but I’m so grateful for the respite to sit at times as we spent the following day on our feet at a museum and walking along the lakeshore. I’m grateful my sore leg muscles tell me it’s time to get back to a plan for moving my body more, taking Lupe on longer walks at more picturesque locations nearby while the weather is nice, and I’m grateful the soreness is a reminder of a sweet trip with my love.
I’m grateful the new dog sitting company we tried for this trip did an excellent job, three 30-45 min visits per day with lots of love, attention and walks! No extra charge to water my garden! Lupe was happy to see us when we got home but seemed chill and not stressed - I’m grateful for all the text updates and notes left for us and that she charmed the several new friends she got to make, even getting on the hammock with one or two of them. I’m so grateful Lupe is such a sweet and loving gal. I’m grateful this means the world of overnight trips is more open to us now and we can make more plans.
I’m grateful for good eats at establishments with copious amounts of alcohol and not a drop desired by me. I’m grateful for pushing through anxious feelings and staying present in new experiences with the loving support of my husband. I’m grateful this trip exceeded our expectations and we talked about why that was so, that we had a general plan but we stayed in the moment and let things flow. I’m grateful to be home safe in a neat and tidy home, revitalized and ready for a ramping up of self-care starting this week.
A few pics from the trip and of Lupe with the dog sitter(s)
Morning,
Today I’m grateful that I spent time with my dad yesterday. He is well advanced with Alzheimer’s and lives in a residential home. I’m grateful for the amazing staff there, they know my dad as well as I do now and genuinely have affection for him.
I’m grateful that I can drive to see him without worrying if I am still over the limit.
I’m grateful that my partner is sober curious and often wants to talk about my journey, how I’m doing etc. It helps us both to be able to talk about it. I’m grateful he’s supportive and not dismissive.
I’m grateful to feel real every day, feel like the real me. I feel like the real me after all these years.
It feels good
I’m grateful to God please help me be the best clean and sober version of myself while following your will just for today. I’m grateful for my recovery with its challenges and blessings. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for daily prayers, readings and gratitude. I’m grateful my former sponsor took his 7 year cake last night. I’m grateful a few of us watched the hockey game after, my team lost but it was fun. I’m grateful I walked half an hour through the woods to “earn” this delicious Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee and that I will walk it off on the way back. I’m grateful my Aunt is coming by this afternoon to see the apartment, go for a drive and dinner. I’m grateful I see @Dazercat gratituding away. I’m grateful for the twelve steps.
God bless you all. &
I’m grateful it’s one of those mornings where I know how important gratitude is.
I’m grateful Minnie got up on the bed and woke me up. It’s one of those things she never does anymore. Get on the bed. What a treat to have her beautiful face burrowing into me. She must of really needed to go Whizzy . So did I. I’m grateful I took the old girl out first though, and I did the Whizzy dance while she got to go.
I’m grateful for my Pixie.
I’m grateful I get to be outside this morning.
I’m grateful for the little bird singing in my yucca tree along with the waterfall.
I’m grateful Minnie came over to smooch me again because she wants to go back in.
I’m grateful Benson, my Sancho, is by my side.
I’m grateful for my time alone in the morning.
I grateful I feel a disturbance in the force.
I’m grateful for my coffee.
I’m grateful for all the shit I got done yesterday.
I’m grateful for the amazing Chilean Sea Bass I had at our new favorite Chinese restaurant.
I’m grateful they put us in the bar and I got to listen to cackling drunk ladies whooping it up. She’s making spaghetti tomorrow and y’all are invited
I’m grateful that easily could have been me at that bar. It was me I’m grateful that won’t be me anymore.
I’m grateful for my sunrises and sunsets.
I’m grateful for my walks.
I’m grateful the heat isn’t so bad. Or hasn’t been.
I’m grateful I got a lot of shade.
I’m grateful nothing is keeping me from going to my meeting tonight.
Top of the mornin to ya Brian.
I’m grateful for gratitude.
Search me O Lord and know my heart.
Test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Se if there is any offensive way in me.
And lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24
I am grateful for snorting bullies and whiskery kisses. I am also grateful for their ears and the dances that are preformed ontop of my girls heads when we converse.
I am grateful that it’s been awhile since I have had to earn my food. My eating disorder used to flare up that way and then I just stopped eating.
I am grateful that I have gained 7 pounds and I am feeling more and more comfortable with it. Every so often my disease will try to take over my mind but I have learned that talking about my thoughts is my key to freedom.
I am grateful I have days where I feel freedom now. It’s taken me a long time to be able to say that. I don’t have all free days that’s for sure and maybe not many, but I do have some.
I am grateful that I didn’t throw the towel in a year and a half ago when I started getting really sick.
I am grateful that I don’t want to suffer anymore and I am willing to do anything to prevent that from happening.
I am grateful that today is recovery Sunday, which means that tomorrow is Monday , which means that next week is the LAST WEEK OF GRADE TEN!!!
I am grateful that my kiddo has made it through the year without having to drag courses into summer and that I was of clear mind to help her get through this very intense grade.
Good evening all,
I’m grateful for a nice day off work. I’m grateful that we have vacation coming up in 2 weeks, and the thought of that will get me through these next couple work weeks. I’m grateful for exercise and that my body lets me. I’m grateful for how much better it makes me feel. I’m grateful to be relaxing on my couch with a belly full of cheeseburger, watching the movie O’ Brother Where Art Thou, and laughing. I’m grateful for all of you, and this thread.
Everyone have a wonderful evening
I’m grateful for the time I could spend with Mom today. I should not need it, but I’m grateful for her love and appreciation - even if she’s confused about who I am at times.
I’m grateful that @PinkyP gets it. We get through this stuff together.
I’m grateful to be sober, to be able to work on my recovery. For the amazing therapy session I had on Friday - full of tears and laughter. For the talks and podcasts my therapist sent me after. For the Recovery Dharma mtg I went to tonight. For Quit Lit that had me curled up on my hotel bed last night giggling in recognition…
I won’t lie. I’m kinda ready to go home but I can’t yet. Tonight I just wanted to make my own dinner. (I’m celiac - I like/trust my own food best. Mostly fresh fish and veg.) I’m grateful for the little picnic of high-end GF deli foods I put together for myself tonight, complete with seltzer and coffee. I’m also grateful I finally - now that I’ve stopped pouring rocket fuel (thank you, Holly Whitaker) into my gut - get to pay attention, real attention, to my gut health. My overall health. It’s late, but it’s never too late.
I’m grateful it was pouring cats and dogs outside tonight. I needed to stay in after my zoom meeting. The weather told me to. And that I should also use some of the “earl grey lavender” (oh my) bath salts I picked up instead of wine.
I’m grateful I got to teach my 14 y.o. son to make mac n cheese properly on Saturday
I’m grateful I got to go to my women’s meeting in the park this afternoon. I was the first one there since I’m secretary. Here’s our tree in the park that we sit under:
I’m grateful my daughter is independent and can stay at home alone from time to time. Like today when I went to my meeting and my son went to his friend’s.
I’m grateful I got to hang out and have tea with my friend Fiona this afternoon
I’m grateful for feeling better today and not feeling depressed
I’m grateful that I have my own business and have work flexibility to spend time with my kids
I’m grateful that I am keeping busy with said business
I’m grateful that I am learning to set boundaries with pushy, unreasonable clients and can choose my projects
I’m grateful for friends on this forum
I’m grateful my (teenage - gasp!) son hugged and held me this week when I was having a tough time with my computer and started crying
I’m grateful to have a vacation to look forward to next month
I’m grateful to be sober
I’m grateful that I have nicer self-talk these days after a LOT of work
I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful we are so numerous here now.
I am grateful I have the day off and the weather will be fine. Windy but I’ll swear on my way back home about it
I am grateful for an early lazy morning in bed.
I am grateful for Paula and Dora. They are healthy and love each other. That makes me happy.
Morning,
I’m grateful that I didn’t drink yesterday or want to.
I’m grateful to read and relate to the gratitude lists this morning.
I’m grateful to see people who have slipped recently get straight back on it.
I’m grateful to be part of this amazing group.
Thanks everyone
My sobriety
My growing willpower and resolve
The hubby and Boscoe
My moms love and support
The health of my family
A home which is my safe place
A new job and learning
Online AA meetings
Waking up before the alarm
Time to get my daily caffine in
My sobriety
I’m grateful for life.
Literally, 14 minutes ago I noticed one of my pool pumps isn’t working And literally 4 minutes ago I get a text that today is my sons 9 years sober date. How fucken cool is that? I’m grateful sometimes you don’t have to wait until tomorrow for things to be better or cheer you up. I’m grateful life can put things in perspective in 10 minutes. Who gives a shit about the pool pump when I see my sons pic enjoying a lovely breakfast celebration for his 9 years. I’m grateful after his first year he took a week off from sobriety. Called his rehab and they took him in for a one week refresher. And now he’s got 9 years. I’m calling it 10. But he’s adamant that he’s only got 9. I guess he’s sober today. And that’s the only day that matters.
I’m grateful I did a lot of gratitude in my mind this morning while making coffee and doing my chores. And I can’t remember a thing right now that I wanted to list through my tears of happiness.
I’m grateful when Mavy swipes at me in the morning when I try to feed him.
I’m grateful Minnie got up on the bed with me last night. She didn’t stay long. I’m grateful Minnie knows when I’m lonely. She’s a good dog that one.
I’m grateful I can remember a really bad day over 10 years ago and I was crying to God and whining about being all alone in this shit. Whatever this shit was at the time. Immediately right after my thoughts with God a young Minnie jumped up on my lap and was like. What about ME? You got me right here!! I’m grateful when God answers my prayers and the way He takes care of me.
I’m grateful I got God on my side. “He’s the biggest dog in the junkyard” can’t remember the guy who said that at a meeting. But I’ll never forget so many of his shares.
I’m grateful I can let go and let God.
I’m grateful I know I got to work on letting go and letting God every effing day I’m grateful some days it’s harder than others. I’m grateful that reminds me I still have to work on it.
I’m grateful for this APP
I’m grateful for this thread.
I’m grateful for you.
YA YOU!!
You’re worth it.
And so am I.
I’m grateful to God please help me be the best clean and sober version of myself while doing your will just for today. I’m grateful for my recovery and yours. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful there is an NA meeting tonight. I’m grateful there is a meeting in ten minutes recovery based, facilitated by my housing program so we can discuss issues in the building. I’m grateful for a nice visit with my sister yesterday at lunch then later with my Aunt for dinner. I’m grateful I ordered more Amazon and can’t wait to show off the one piece. I’m grateful for music and creativity, humor and laughter.
God bless you all. &
P.s. Don’t ever give up, I believe in you, you rock. Ya You!!
I am grateful for my sponsee, I love the way she has thrown herself into the program and wants recovery so bad.
I am grateful for my man-friend, I love the way he looks at me and that we are experiencing so many first together.
I am grateful for my clean girl gang, I love their honesty, and vulnerability.
I am grateful for my twinnie, I love his caring, generous nature but I am so happy to see that he is living more of his life for himself lately.
I am grateful for my parents, I love them for always seeing the good in me. Although it was difficult when I was suffering to have parents that couldn’t see me, I am grateful they never really saw my pain.
I am grateful for my kiddo, I love that she is getting braver and reaching past me to live.
I’m grateful for this Monday morning, in my hotel room. Ack, I want to go home! But… I’m here. Be here now, M. Be here now.
I’m grateful that “here” means I get to see my Mom. Means I got to log into my staff/team mtg via zoom this morning, and got to realize (again) that (though I have 180 unread emails as of this morning ) my work peeps are fam, who care more about me as a person than as a colleague. I shouldn’t need the affirmation that “I’m exactly where I need to be” - but, they give it to me generously.
I’m grateful for time to read these 180-ish emails. For time to catch up - on work and life. For time to rest, too. That I will get to see Mom over her dinner time. I’m grateful that I am okay (just okay) with leaving tomorrow morning. She will be okay too. I’m also grateful that tonight, I will leave her an hour early so I can come back and log on to an RD mtg. She’d have given me a big thumbs up for putting that before more time with her.
I’m grateful I haven’t given up hope on myself. I’d never give up hope on these fellas. I like to plant my garden by seed. But the northern season is short! So I took these guys with me when I got on the highway a week ago. I’ll get home in a few days and plant them up. “Interesting travel companions” said a family behind me, as I checked into the hotel.
Morning,
I’m happy to see the lupin, it’s my favourite plant in my garden.
Today I’m grateful for my dog walk, as soon as I stepped outside I felt the air or atmosphere, it was different than usual, warm and close and there was a different smell.
As I was walking I smelt a nice smell and saw a big honeysuckle, it was so lovely.
I’m grateful that we put the bird feeder on our bedroom window, we have lots of visitors and it’s so much nicer in the mornings to watch the birds than scroll through nonsense on our phones.
I’m grateful to be present in my life
I slept through the night
Boscoe cuddles
My hubby
My sober support system
My mom telling me shes so proud of me
Taking it ODAAT makes this disease manageable
The desire to keep stacking the days
A lovely convo I had with @SassyBoomer about no rush to find that AA sponsor and to follow my intuition
Everyone here being so raw, honest, and supportive
Hot coffee
Being happy with work
Learning patience with myself
My sobriety
I’m grateful to God please help me be my best self while performing your will, clean and sober, just for today. I’m grateful for my recovery and yours. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for the rain streaming down this morning. I’m grateful for coffee. I’m grateful for the fresh fruits my sister dropped off last night. I’m grateful to have caught up, if only briefly, with the majority of my supports here at home. I’m grateful for the opportunities to give back that this new housing provides and that when or if I need support, it is available, pretty much in house. I’m grateful for this amazon firestick my sister installed to my tv for me so I am not limited to the smaller screens of my cell phone or laptop and that she hooked me up with her amazon account, lots of good stuff on there. I’m grateful for the twelve steps. I’m grateful for music, humor and laughter. I’m grateful the laundry room is just down the hall and I can afford to do it. I’m grateful I can sadly accept that my Edmonton Oilers got swept out of the Nhl playoffs yesterday. I’m grateful the rain isn’t causing any flare ups in my back or knee, where ever this new knee pain has been coming from I don’t know, its great getting older isn’t it. I’m grateful I slept like a champ last night. I’m grateful to read all your gratitude.
God bless you all. &
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I’m grateful that won’t be me anymore.
) my work peeps are fam, who care more about me as a person than as a colleague. I shouldn’t need the affirmation that “I’m exactly where I need to be” - but, they give it to me generously.
