Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery

[Tragicfarinelli]

What a twonk.

[Tragicfarinelli]

Hopefully Javid for me.

I’m at the point of not caring, and that’s the dangerous bit; social apathy cause by incremental and constant political neglect. I mean butter is £9.50, so I’m loathe to give a shit about the next chimp being paid 150k.

[Sunflower1]

Thank you!

[Sunflower1]

Hahahaha yes and Thank you!

[Its_me_Stella]

Hahah, I found it funny to be grateful for that too.

[Cjp]

Good morning sober fam,

Iam so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 67 days free from weed and alcohol
Newcomers who come to the step zoom meeting and share
Hot coffee
Working from home
Progress not perfection
Finding hope with AA
My sponsor
My hubby and Boscoe
My loving mother
The will to keep fighting everyday
All of your contributions and shares here

Lets go out and slay the day soberly!

[Its_me_Stella]

The Birth of Dr. Evil

[Its_me_Stella]

Good morning

I am grateful for my recovery today and when I look at it from all angles it looks balanced. I am grateful for the perception that people have of me today, that I am perceived as responsible and driven. I was nudged by our area facilitator about taking a PR chair for area in a phone conversation last night and I am not sure what to make of it yet. Thankfully because our area is so big PR is split into subcommittees and I would be getting detox/institutions/schools. It is exactly what I want to be doing, I just am not sure if I am ready. I am grateful for all the time I spent with my sponsor yesterday and the long phone conversation we had last night. I am grateful for the very beautiful friendship we have, I love her so much. I am grateful that I don’t feel like I need to give anyone an answer today or tomorrow, that I can take my time and talk to lots of people to see what their experience has been like. I am grateful that during the last 2.5 years I have learned that the best decisions are not rushed and that I am worth all the time in the world. I am grateful that my deflated ego did not show its face and say “No, I can’t do that.” I actually think I can my only concern is homeschooling a child on the spectrum in grade 11 at the same time.
I am grateful that I am able to reach the skills I was taught in DBT like pros and cons and interpersonal effectiveness. I am grateful that I found a new boarding facility for the girls and we will do a meet and greet tomorrow. I am excited to have someone close to home that can watch them.
I am grateful that today my kiddo and I have planned an outting, really looking forward to spending sometime with her. Grateful to have booked another camp out for September and a super fun sober event for Aug. 10 bands, 10 comedians!!!

Check this out, money goes towards a bed in detox and rehab… cool shit.

I love my life.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful to be up way too early this morning.
Grateful to see my Twin first thing
I’m grateful for @anon66577191 and his courage to change. This gratitude work is a great tool for a lot of us on this thread and we know it works for us. Always pulling for you buddy

I’m grateful Daisy ate this morning.
I’m grateful Benson seemed less anxious.
I’m grateful Minnie is doing well.
I’m grateful for Alice.

I’m grateful for my home, it’s a complete mess and I’m grateful for that. I’m grateful the kitchen sink and surrounding area is clean. Again I’m grateful it’s 48 degrees this morning and I’m just going to sit inside on my recliner with my blanket and hoodie.

I’m grateful for step 4. It’s going to be a long process. I get it now and it’s ok. It’s going to be my step 4.

I’m grateful I get to baby shop. I’m grateful for the conversation we had with my daughter after she texted us it’s going to be a boy. I’m grateful my son is going to be an Uncle Mike. He wanted a boy so bad. But he’s getting a girl. I’m grateful and can’t believe how calm and excited I am to have 2 grandchildren on the way? Presently

I’m grateful for the little things in life. The smallest little daily accomplishments that I recognize that I’m grateful for. And so many other little things like a flower or a bird or an interesting shaped tree or cloud. I’m grateful especially when the guy who does odd jobs around the yard for you text’s out of the blue and asks how Benson is doing? It really is the fucking little things isn’t? I’m grateful or try to be grateful for so many of the little things.

I’m grateful for you guys!! You’re not a little thing. Y’all grown into a big thing

In a society that has you counting money, pounds calories and steps, be a rebel and count your blessings instead.
Lisa Heckman

[Dazercat]

Congratulations on your 88 days TF

Woohoo!!

[Shaunda]

88 days is a huge deal! 24 at a time you got this! Good job on self analyzing! That can be difficult for me at times.

[M-be-free49]

A tough 24. I’m grateful to be here, this morning, doing my gratitude.

Grateful to wake before my alarm. Grateful for my coffee. For the birds chirping early as they always do. For morning walks with the dog girl.

I’m grateful for the grace and compassion that is extended to me when I can’t find it for myself. I’m grateful I’m learning to extend it to myself. I’m grateful for my counsellor and his words. I’m grateful for all the recovery supports I have and that I had no shortage last night. I’m grateful there’s a meeting tonight. I’ve gotta learn to be grateful for the challenges, too - they will make me stronger, in my recovery, in myself. (This one may take a while, but I’ll get there.)

I’m grateful the weekend is close. I read the fine print on the plans I had this weekend: grand re-opening, without restrictions, of my fave yoga studio. Turns out it’s “vinyasa and vino”, there’s a meet-and-greet reception with bevvies, and even a yin and watercolor painting class with (my personal favourite) mimosas. I was looking forward to reconnecting, but I’m grateful to know now is not the time for this event. I’d probably not drink at it - but swing by the liquor store and drink at home, alone.

I’m grateful I can go meet my friend at her cabin this weekend, if I want/need. She’s a huge support. Not sure I’ll go - plenty to do around here - but I know if I go it will be good to be in nature. Gently tromping around a fen looking for wild flowers and birds - they don’t think about drinking, and I tend not to when I’m in their company.

I’m grateful I’m safe. There are wildfires nearby and the town smells like a campfire. We’re safe here, but communities nearby are starting to evacuate. Might be time to volunteer, and help out a pal who’ll be working the evac centre. That’ll get me out of my head.

This is long. Grateful for anyone still here.

I’m grateful for another day.

[Shaunda]

Good morning
Wowza i slept so long and so well last night. We had a really good storm come through and it woke me up so I reached over and flung a window open so I could hear the thunder and heavy rain sing me back to sleep. It was glorious! For that I am grateful. Im from the south and now live in the north and miss loud storms. Lol

I am grateful for my meeting with my sponsor and venturing out to a new women’s book study meeting last night.

I’m grateful for my quiet mornings, though I have missed rocky my tree squirrel lately. I haven’t seen or heard him in a few days. I’d like to think he ran offend found a lady friend lol

I’m grateful my little old English neighbor neighbor lady has offered me a ride today so I dont have to arrive at my appointment an hour early using public transit. Very kind of her.

I’m grateful that im no longer resentful at my higher power and instead I try to consciously walk through my day with him/her/it. My days go much better when I do.

I’m grateful I dont have to feel defeated and full of self pity every waking moment anymore. That was a dreadful existence. Today I cam walk knowing im ok, loved and its ok if I make a mistake.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

[Shaunda]

Ahhhhh he must of “heard” me taking about him. There he is.

[ShesGotMoxie]

G’morning y’all

I’m grateful the last couple days are done. I’m so tired and I need a break. I’m grateful I don’t drink anymore. I look at the good that’s come from the past almost 11 months of sobriety, and I can see beauty in the changes I’ve made inside myself and the wonderful ripple effects of those changes. What I’m not seeing is a change for the better in my marriage. I’m not so naïve as to believe being sober is going to solve everything, but I’m really surprised my growth hasn’t made any positive difference. I’m grateful I’m still in the phase of trying to make sense of it. I’m also grateful to know I don’t intend spending the rest of my life doing so.

I’m grateful for my oldest daughter. I’m grateful almost 2 years ago she said “enough is enough” to alcohol. We have the best conversations, and I’m so thankful we understand each other. Yesterday I told her I feel like I’m not as on top of things like I was when I was drinking. I don’t know if that sounds strange to anyone, but I seriously was. I bebopped around this house, cleaning, cooking, babying my plants, taking care of everyone I love… but now I feel so inside of myself that I find it difficult to be in rhythm with these everyday activities. I’m grateful for realizing this is happening, but I’m not quite sure what to do about it. One thing I know for sure is that I won’t stop searching until I figure it out. I’m grateful for knowing that.

I’m grateful for my chicklets. They’re silly little things and they bring so much love into my life. You think you cry a lot now, Eric? Just wait! 🥲 I wasn’t with them on the 4th, but my son sent a few pictures. I love them so much.

I’m grateful for @Sunflower1’s sweet catch. Huge congratulations on those days of freedom!

Thanks for hearing me. I’m grateful for y’all.

[anon74766472]

I am grateful Dora and Paula are doing fine.
I am grateful for a nice walk today. I am grateful I passed at the church and met people from recovery there. I had a coffee with my old friend there. So grateful for this spontaneous coffee. And that I was spontaneous.
He invited me for a hiking vacation in September. I don’t know yet but it sounds nice. Depends on my move.

I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful I rested today. I think it’s time to make some changes and I am ready now.
I am grateful for the cool weather at the moment.

I am grateful that I can afford healthy food.
I am grateful that the relationship to my mother improved/is improving.

[ShesGotMoxie]

@I.cant.We.can Huge congratulations on 900 days, Brian! I swear you are a force of nature. Thanks so much for being here and sharing your life. I’m grateful for you.

@IamThechange I’m so sorry for your loss, Ami. I’m thinking of you and wishing you strength.

@Tragicfarinelli Congratulations on your 88 days! I wish you sunshine to go along with the clouds. I’m proud of you.

[Tragicfarinelli]

Hahaha thank you so much

[Tragicfarinelli]

Thank you lovely

[Tragicfarinelli]

Thanks a lot. Yeah, you have to. Shows how much we live IN OUR HEAD rather than our bodies!