ABC's of Gratitude - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**CarolD** · 08-21-2006, 12:12 PM

Each of us has so much to be thankful for...

please join in....

A. Action...we take action to rid ourselves of addiction

Who will B mext?

c'est la vie · 08-21-2006, 12:25 PM

Bible
I have found so many passages of pleas for guidance and thanks for protection.

Candy Scratch · 08-21-2006, 12:35 PM

Courage. To get through those difficult moments without taking a drink.

Candy Scratch

BigSis · 08-21-2006, 12:40 PM

Don't quit... not right now. Just don't quit.

c'est la vie · 08-21-2006, 12:46 PM

everyone in my family - flaws included

paulmh · 08-21-2006, 01:04 PM

Forgiveness -

I'm Grateful for it, it's just Hard!

mygirls_mylife · 08-21-2006, 02:40 PM

great expectations - now that we have stopped the downward spiral

Candy Scratch · 08-21-2006, 06:12 PM

Higher Power. However one interprets that.

Little Missy · 08-21-2006, 07:30 PM

I= inebriated or intoxicated, I am not inebriated today, and for that, I am grateful!!

Carol87 · 08-21-2006, 07:46 PM

happy, Joyous and free

scootinbabe · 08-21-2006, 07:53 PM

K for the kindness of kindred spirits!

You all have been so helpful in my new journey towards a sober life.
Thank you!

scootinbabe · 08-21-2006, 07:54 PM

L for life. Thank God, I still have it and that I'm working on bettering it!

mygirls_mylife · 08-21-2006, 07:55 PM

Liberation!!!

Carol87 · 08-21-2006, 08:06 PM

Meditation

mygirls_mylife · 08-21-2006, 08:10 PM

No more Narcissism

miss communicat · 08-21-2006, 08:12 PM

Needs vs Wants:

I know the difference today. Taking care of my needs is being self respectful and loving, and giving in to my wants is often another way to avoid feeling something uncomfortable

miss communicat · 08-21-2006, 08:13 PM

O

Open mindedness
Open Heartedness

Carol87 · 08-21-2006, 08:16 PM

Powerless

miss communicat · 08-21-2006, 08:27 PM

Questioning everything (lol)

with a clear mind, no less

scootinbabe · 08-21-2006, 08:48 PM

R=Resurrection, renewal, recovery

jlo34 · 08-21-2006, 10:30 PM

S - sobriety, serenity...

Living a new life, learning a new way of life. Feeling peace and serenity. Ahh, what a beautiful thing...
Jen

mygirls_mylife · 08-21-2006, 10:34 PM

Triggers - recognizing and dealing with them

c'est la vie · 08-22-2006, 12:21 AM

Understanding more about what alcohol does to me mentally and physically

**CarolD** · 08-22-2006, 12:25 AM

V... for the daily victory AA allows me to enjoy

c'est la vie · 08-22-2006, 12:34 AM

Wishing things were different, but
Waiting for the miracle of sobriety to feel the joy in my life.

08-21-2006, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	ABC's of Gratitude Each of us has so much to be thankful for... please join in.... A. Action...we take action to rid ourselves of addiction Who will B mext? __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

08-21-2006, 12:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigSis On a tear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Volcano Country! Posts: 3,240	Don't quit... not right now. Just don't quit. __________________ No matter how spoiled the past may be, our future is spotless.... BigSis

08-21-2006, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
paulmh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,373	Forgiveness - I'm Grateful for it, it's just Hard! __________________ It all works. It IS simple Miss C Give up hope of a better past.

08-21-2006, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
mygirls_mylife Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: home of the liquid sunshine-Florida Posts: 294	great expectations - now that we have stopped the downward spiral __________________ You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. -Isaiah 26:3

08-21-2006, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Little Missy NOT EVEN 1 CLUB!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: When I find myself, I'll let you know! Posts: 1,835	I= inebriated or intoxicated, I am not inebriated today, and for that, I am grateful!! __________________ May all your days be filled with love and laughter!

08-21-2006, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
c'est la vie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a better place Posts: 1,405	Bible I have found so many passages of pleas for guidance and thanks for protection.

08-21-2006, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Candy Scratch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 527	Courage. To get through those difficult moments without taking a drink. Candy Scratch

08-21-2006, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
c'est la vie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a better place Posts: 1,405	everyone in my family - flaws included

08-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Candy Scratch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 527	Higher Power. However one interprets that.

08-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Carol87 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 187	happy, Joyous and free __________________ *"As God's people, we stand on our feet; we don't crawl before anyone." (Page 83, Alcoholics Anonymous)*

08-21-2006, 07:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 5	K for the kindness of kindred spirits! You all have been so helpful in my new journey towards a sober life. Thank you!

08-21-2006, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 5	L for life. Thank God, I still have it and that I'm working on bettering it!

08-21-2006, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
mygirls_mylife Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: home of the liquid sunshine-Florida Posts: 294	Liberation!!! __________________ You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. -Isaiah 26:3

08-21-2006, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Carol87 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 187	Meditation __________________ *"As God's people, we stand on our feet; we don't crawl before anyone." (Page 83, Alcoholics Anonymous)*

08-21-2006, 08:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
mygirls_mylife Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: home of the liquid sunshine-Florida Posts: 294	No more Narcissism __________________ You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. -Isaiah 26:3

08-21-2006, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
miss communicat Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 2,061	O Open mindedness Open Heartedness __________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation)

08-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
miss communicat Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 2,061	Questioning everything (lol) with a clear mind, no less __________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation)

08-21-2006, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
miss communicat Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 2,061	Needs vs Wants: I know the difference today. Taking care of my needs is being self respectful and loving, and giving in to my wants is often another way to avoid feeling something uncomfortable __________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation)

08-21-2006, 08:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Carol87 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 187	Powerless __________________ *"As God's people, we stand on our feet; we don't crawl before anyone." (Page 83, Alcoholics Anonymous)*

08-21-2006, 08:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 5	R=Resurrection, renewal, recovery

08-21-2006, 10:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	S - sobriety, serenity... Living a new life, learning a new way of life. Feeling peace and serenity. Ahh, what a beautiful thing... Jen

08-21-2006, 10:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
mygirls_mylife Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: home of the liquid sunshine-Florida Posts: 294	Triggers - recognizing and dealing with them __________________ You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. -Isaiah 26:3

08-22-2006, 12:21 AM	#23 (permalink)
c'est la vie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a better place Posts: 1,405	Understanding more about what alcohol does to me mentally and physically

08-22-2006, 12:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	V... for the daily victory AA allows me to enjoy __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

08-22-2006, 12:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
c'est la vie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a better place Posts: 1,405	Wishing things were different, but Waiting for the miracle of sobriety to feel the joy in my life.

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