- being 249 days sober
- having an awesome weekend
- getting to a meeting tonight ... even though I kind of didn't want to go (that means I NEED to go)
- hearing again that I never have to take another drink. There was a time when that was not an option for me. How quickly I forget the agonizing desperation of those hopeless days and nights ...
- the awesome people in AA who share their experience, strength, and hope
- hearing heartfelt stories from people in the program that I don't know very well
- getting to talk with my sponsor this evening
- eating dinner with my family tonight
- getting to say "goodbye" to a special someone who's going out of town
- having a nice warm place to sleep tonight
- buying a Christmas present for someone today
- having a job to get up for in the morning ... early in the morning
- being very tired tonight -- probably tired enough to sleep!
- God, because He keeps the world spinning without needing my "help"
Hi, I'm tkdjunkie, and this blog is about my personal recovery from alcoholism. I hope that some of these ramblings can be beneficial to others in recovery.
Monday, December 11, 2006
gratitude exists on mondays too
Today, I am especially grateful for ...
I "hear" you thinking if others so much in your gratitude list today..."Self seeking slips away", the promises are starting to come true for you.
ReplyDeleteMeg said exactly what I was gonna say to you. Just imagine how great it will be when you get through the 9th step since they are already starting to come true for you, girl!
ReplyDeleteI hear you growing.
Happy 250.
Peace,
Scout
Congrats on the big 2-4-9!
ReplyDeleteTang So!
Your entire post focused on “thanksgiving” and “thankfulness.” When a person is able to do this, to sincerely give thanks and to feel thankful for life, the cynicism, depression, vindictiveness, and anger that at times were all-consuming begin to fade into the distant past. I know both go together, but to me, more important than the 249 days of sobriety (a wonderful accomplishment!), is your ability to give thanks. :-)
ReplyDeleteIll meditate on that.
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