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: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 16,037	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: 3,157	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: 1,077	Forgiveness - I'm Grateful for it, it's just Hard! __________________ It all works. It IS simple Miss C

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: 1,831	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: 1,397	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: 528	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: 1,397	everyone in my family - flaws included

08-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Candy Scratch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 528	Higher Power. However one interprets that.

08-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Carol87 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 165	happy, Joyous and free __________________ If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.- Meister Eckhart If you are headed in the wrong direction ... God allows U-Turns

08-21-2006, 07:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,680	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: 1,680	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: 165	Meditation __________________ If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.- Meister Eckhart If you are headed in the wrong direction ... God allows U-Turns

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, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
*miss communicat* sobriety is my yoga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 1,943	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, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
*miss communicat* sobriety is my yoga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 1,943	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, 08:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Carol87 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 165	Powerless __________________ If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.- Meister Eckhart If you are headed in the wrong direction ... God allows U-Turns

08-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
*miss communicat* sobriety is my yoga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 1,943	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, 08:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,680	R=Resurrection, renewal, recovery

08-21-2006, 10:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 816	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: 1,397	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: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 16,037	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: 1,397	Wishing things were different, but Waiting for the miracle of sobriety to feel the joy in my life.

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