Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery

[SassyBoomer]

So many miracles in my life lately to be grateful for. I’ve had a strained relationship with my sister for over 40 years. She was a professional person, uptight and stressed and I was a drug addict. We didn’t mesh at all. In March when I found our half brother she questioned why I bothered and made me feel stupid for looking for answers. Didn’t speak for a month. Since then we have had many deep conversations and I found out our childhood trauma affected her much worse than me. We have talked it out. I’m grateful that real soon she is reaching out to our brother. She is invested in my search for answers about the death of our sister. We have, finally, a deeper understanding of each other and a love as well. I’m so incredibly grateful for this gift. 40 years in the making. So grateful.

I’m grateful to sit here drinking a cup of coffee this morning. Starting my day without it felt odd yesterday because that’s when I sit and reflect.

I’m grateful that a second puppy who fell ill has fully recovered.

I’m grateful that there is a gentle breeze blowing and the birds are singing.

I’m grateful that recovery never, ever, stops giving us unexpected gifts in our lives. Even ones we never thought would happen.

I’m grateful to have another day clean. I’m beyond grateful for this app and all you wonderful people I have gotten to know and care about.

Have a wonderful blessed 24 clean and sober today! Invest yourself in the positive. It’s worth it.

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God please help me stay clean, sober and present as you guide me to perform 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 that I can very very slowly accept that the lady I have been spending time, energy and emotions with doesn’t feel the same way I was/am. I’m grateful I have supports to help me see my way through the intense emotions I have been feeling, displaying. I’m grateful I don’t have the need or want to drown my sorrows. I’m grateful I can go to AA very soon. I’m grateful that I read all of the gratitude we post and draw from it. I’m grateful that @ShesGotMoxie son is still fighting and congrats on all your sober days Caroline. I’m grateful @Its_me_Stella is getting to live a life of Love and sending mine for you to direct into your back. I’m grateful I see @SassyBoomer and @Dazercat preparing there posts. Eric say hi to Kelly and thanks for your messages of Hope lately, I have so much of it I am sending for you both buddy. I am grateful for daily readings, prayer and gratitude. I’m grateful for music, humor and laughter. I’m grateful I slept better even though I woke up sore. I’m grateful for Love.
God bless you all. &

p.s. You are amazing. You matter. Ya You!!

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful for Todays Hope.
I’m grateful for The Recovery Shows podcast about Hope. Thank you again Bootz. I’m grateful I listened to it twice. Once on a walk so I wouldn’t fall asleep. I’m grateful for my open mind. I hate podcast. I hate having to listen to another thing for my recovery. But this is Gold Bootz. This is Gold.
I’m grateful for Al-Anon.
I’m grateful for my Al-Anon work book Paths To Recovery.
I’m grateful I feel like a kid again underlining notes in the book. I’m grateful I don’t feel overwhelmed about the size of the book. I’m grateful I’m gonna take it OPAAT. One page at a time.
I’m grateful I got a full week of French in on Duolingo. I’m grateful I’m going to “Just Do It!” ODAAT. OLAAT .
I’m grateful I’m figuring out the ODAAT bullshit is a great way to live for most everything. Fucken ay!!
I’m grateful I started off thinking “will I be able to learn enough French in a month for my trip?” And now I’m grateful “It Doesn’t Matter!” I’m grateful what matters is today.
I’m grateful for family text, and this morning I found out baby Norma is the size of a chihuahua
I’m grateful my DIL shares pics of her basketball size tummy.
I’m grateful to learn about Hope. Hope Without Expectations.
I’m grateful I got another clean kitchen this morning.
I’m grateful to be sitting outside again this morning bundled up with a hoodie in the damp cool air with the smell of last nights rain on pine needles in a wet forest with my little water fountain going.
I’m grateful the roofers finished my roof right before the rains.
I’m grateful it’s house cleaning day.
I’m grateful I was working over Benson last night and found a lump. I’m grateful the lump is soft and squishy. Always a good sign. Im grateful I’ll call the vet and get an appointment and we aren’t freaking out about it.
I’m grateful we love petting our pets all the time so when we feel something out of the ordinary we can act on it. Nudge. Nudge.
I’m grateful for Hope.

Happiness requires two things:
Hope & Gratitude.
Bushra

[seekingpeace]

I’m grateful that I’ve gotten so much better at just feeling things and not having to try to escape them in ways that just make everything worse. I just totally embarrassed myself at work. Not the end of the world, but to be honest I’m mortified. But I have the capacity now to let that go and keep it moving. So that’s what I’m going to choose. And today will be good.

[maxwell]

Hi All, I ranted on the checking in thread this morning, so I came here to force out some Daily Gratitude I’m grateful I’m sober on day 13 or 14. I’m grateful I have today off of work, I’m grateful Max’s vet appointment isn’t until 2pm. I’m grateful I’m alive. I’m grateful for Max and Riley. I’m grateful for everyone out here, there’s so many people that I look at as long distance friends, I don’t want to tag anyone, because I know I’d forget someone. I’m very grateful to all of you.

[ShesGotMoxie]

Hey y’all

I’m grateful for the rain. We really need it here. I’m grateful it’s in the forecast for the next few days, too.

I’m grateful that Caroline shares her paintings with us. @Callie99 They are full of beautiful movement and emotions. Thank you!

Thanks for your kindness, Brian. @I.cant.We.can I appreciate you.

I’m grateful for working through some recent emotions. I’ve been down on myself about not being here as much as I’d like and not being supportive to others as much as I’ve been in the past. It’s been a struggle to find time to be of service here, especially since I don’t visit the check-in thread. But then I realized that I HAVE been of service… to my mother-in-law, to my oldest son, and to a young friend of mine. I’m just accustomed to giving all of myself and that’s not healthy. Before my sobriety, I pushed myself ‘til I dropped. I’m not doing that anymore, and I’m grateful I can see the healthfulness in this. So much has changed over the past 10+ months! I’m grateful and blessed.

I’m grateful for music and meditation and beautiful artwork. I’m grateful for the abilities to enjoy these things… eyesight, hearing, clarity of mind, and enthusiasm. I’m grateful for my life.

[SassyBoomer]

Sweetheart, it is perfectly fine to back up and make yourself number one to take care of. Sounds like you had yourself spread awful thin. We love and appreciate you here but you do what you need to take care of you and yours. Just check in and let us know you are ok.

[Runningfree]

I’m grateful that y’all post here so when I need gratitude I can find some

[Alicat22]

I’m grateful for dinosaurs… went to watch the new Jurassic Park movie tonight and honestly dinosaurs are awesome! Going to read dinosaur books with my kids tomorrow and learn more Dino facts

[Hayleylujah]

I’m grateful for my daughter
I’m grateful for my comfortable home
I’m grateful for the food in my fridge
I’m grateful for the few great friends I have who have taken care of me while I’ve been ill
I’m grateful for free healthcare
I’m grateful for my job
I’m grateful for my strength
I’m grateful for my talents and skills
I’m grateful for my cosy pj’s
I’m grateful for being safe

[DryIn785]

I’m grateful I don’t have to go anywhere on this hot muggy day.
I’m grateful the library has a bunch of Pema Chödrön books that I can put on hold.
I’m grateful for my neighbor Joe, a sober friend who understands alcoholics.
I’m grateful for The Outdoor Gear Review, the coolest camping/hiking channel on YouTube.
And of course I’m grateful for all of you!

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful you made over here.
I’m grateful you got a victory today.
The day that matters.
I hope to see you around.

[Callie99]

I love you

[Shaunda]

Tonight I am most grateful for the opportunity to visit and be a part of the county detention center AA meeting with the women incarcerated there. It really helps me to reach out, tell a bit of my story and listen to others. 12th step work is the best work for me and my sobriety and I am extremely grateful for it.

Have a wonderful evening friends.

[JasonFisher]

I’m grateful to be up bright and early feeling ambitious on a Saturday morning!

I grateful to not be drunk or hungover and ready to bite the dog that bit me and end up day drinking this beautiful Saturday away. Only to postpone the hangover and add to it.

I’m grateful I no longer get to the boat so I can sober up, and detox at work anymore. I have many memories of feeling like death as we launched the boat. It was normal. I’m grateful to no longer live like that.

I’m grateful for nature.
I’m grateful for art.
I’m grateful that nature is my greatest source for inspiration.
I find peace of mind there too.

I’m grateful for cameras.

I’m grateful for recovery. As time rolls on I recover more and more of my true self.

I’m grateful for every piece I find!

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful for another good nights sober sleep, up early, pet chores done, coffee, quiet time on my deck with my hoodie, yellow beanie, and blanket to keep me warm enough in the cool mountain air.

I’m grateful for “my guy” who planted my dog woods, day lilies, and red wine colored yarrow yesterday. I’m grateful I never know when he’s going to show up and when he keeps me posted he’s running late or can’t come I’m like just get here when you get here. I’m grateful he does a great job. I’m grateful I can enjoy his work this morning without the excruciating back pain I would have had if I had done it myself. I’m grateful I’m learning to let go and let him do the work for me. It’s hard. I really love to do my own yard work, especially spring time planting. We all know it’s great therapy. I’m grateful it sure does feel good enjoying it without back pain.

I’m grateful I don’t drink.
I’m grateful for Al-Anon.
I’m grateful for The Recovery Show. I’m grateful I might just write in to them. I’m grateful sometimes I think my story is unique. I’m grateful I know there’s someone out that could benefit from my story.
I’m grateful I know I didn’t cause it.
I’m grateful I know I can’t cure it.
I’m grateful I know I certainly can’t control it.
I’m grateful I know it’s a disease and I’m in for the long haul. After drinking with my partner for 38 years and now I got 2 and a half sober maybe I didn’t cause it. But I sure had a hand in it and she did not ask for this new life I have taken on. I’m grateful I know with God and Al-Anon on my team I’m going to be ok. Im grateful I will be better than ok. I’m grateful I might even be happy. I’m grateful maybe I’ll be happy today. Maybe not. Maybe I’ll be happy part of the day. I’m grateful I know for absolute truth No feeling is final.
I’m grateful for TS.
I’m grateful for the gratitude thread.
I’m grateful for my life.
I’m grateful for my family.
I’m grateful for my pets. Even Benson. He’s being such a dick lately. Psycho dog.
I’m grateful for music and laughter and yes podcasts. Especially the Recovery Show. Did I mention that? I’m not having an Alzheimer’s moment.

[Butterflymoonwoman]

Today I am grateful for:

• God!
• My clean time
• TS and my supports
• The fact that I haven’t binge eaten in 5 days
• Exercise
• The keto diet and my weight loss so far
• Family and friends
• The self love that I am starting to gain
• Nature
• The color green
• My job and for my husband having work
• My health

[ShesGotMoxie]

I love you, too.

[ShesGotMoxie]

It’s been a really long time since anyone has called me sweetheart. I just had myself a happy cry. Thanks so much for your sweet self.

[maxwell]

Thanks! I just added The Recovery Show to my podcast list