***Natural Highs***
 

Hi everyone! I have been doing extremely well here recently. Since I stopped fighting and completely surrendered my life to my higher power (mine, GOD!) as well as, the program (AA) an amazing peace has came over me. Life has became so meaningful in such a short amount of time. I feel so much gratitude towards all of you here at SR, all of my friends in AA, and mostly to God for this revelation that has occured. The delusion that I am like other people has been smashed and I have fully conceded to my innermost self that I am completely powerless over any mind-altering substance, which I feel in heart has opened the doors for me to recover. My sponser and I have been talking everyday and I have started writing on my first step. Things are looking up but I keep reminding myself that everyday is not going to be easy and feel this good. My mom sent me an e-mail today that I wanted to share with all you lovely people . It's titled Natural Highs:

1. Falling in love

2. Laughing so hard your face hurts

3. A hot shower

4. No lines in the super market

5. A special glance

6. Getting mail

7. Taking a drive on a pretty road

8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio

9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside (my fav.)

10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer

11. Chocolate milkshake

12. A bubble bath

13. Giggling. ( i am right now)

14. A good conversation

15. The beach

16. Finding a twenty dollar bill in your coat from last winter

17. laughing at yourself

18. Midnight phone calls the last for hours

19. Running through sprinklers

20. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all

21. Having someone tell you that your beautiful

22. Laughing at an inside joke

23. Friends!!!!! (thats a new one)

24. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you

25. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep

26. Your first kiss (either the first or with a new partner)

27. Making friends or spending time with old ones

28. Playing with a new puppy

29. Having someone play with yur hair

30. Sweet dreams

31. Hot chocolate

32. Road trips with friends

33. Swinging on swings

34. Making eye contact with a cute stranger

35. Making chocolate chip cookies

36. Holding hands with someone you care about

37. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change

38. Watching the expression on someones face when they open a much desired present from you

39. Watching the sunrise (after sleeping.. lol)

40. Getting out of bed in the morning and being grateful for another beautiful day (that's how I have been feeling- its wonderful)

41. Knowing that somebody misses you

42. Getting hugs from people that you care deeply about!

I hoped you all liked those, I know I do. I have deprived myself of the simple, beautiful things in life, such as these that mean something. I don't know about ya'll but I am ready to start living again. Sending my love and prayers to each and every one of you. With lots of love, Susan

What a wonderful list. Such a list should be printed in the back of our minds and read daily.

Had a preacher tell me I should journal for something to look at and remember the good times with. He said it will come in handy for those times when you don't feel God near and filling you with joy.
My reply...
No need to journal because I am trusting that God will always bring me smiles.

With your post He did it again today.
Thank you for sharing
We can still find a smile even in the valleys of life. Enjoy the highs

Nice list Susan!

For me, I would add to it:

- hiking

- helping others

- listening to music

Thanks, listening to music is definitely one of mine too! Does anyone else have anything to add???? Love ya, Susan

Great list.

Don't forget petting your dog/cat :wink3:

First let me just say thank you for that Susan, What a wonderful reminder of all that there is in this world to enjoy.
I have a few to add,
A childs voice singing
Feeling the warm sun on your face
Wiggling your toes in a cold stream
And my favorite, an "I love you mom" from your kids :)

Thank you for making me see this tonight on what is a tough night for me. ;) You are such an inspiration Susan.

Can I add a ferret to the list??

Spending time with loved ones, watching the sunset on the ocean, fresh cut grass in the spring, Easter flowers, talkin on the phone with my grand daughter:) driving with the top down with a full moon over head, meeting everyone on here from all over the world, watching sappy old movies, perfumes, candles, heavenly hash sundae, sailing with a NW15 mile and hour wind. driving the Road to Hana in Maui. going up the Puget sound to Vancouver, helicopter rides after dark over the strip in Vegas, jeep safari in the mountains of the DR. going to weddings, watching people pick up chips at an AA meeting, puppies and kittens Christmas lights, little kids dressed up for Halloween. a good haircut baseball in the spring FIGHTING ILLINI BASKET BALL in the winter, talking to God.

or an I love you dad :05:

O' I want to add one.... standing outside on a moonlight night gazing at the fresh fallen snow glisten. Reminder I'm from FL, hehehe

ohh that reminds me there Susie Q. walking along the beach and watching the full moon dance off the ocean:) got to have some Parrot head music in the back ground:)

Mmmm... how about:

getting a back rub
receiving a card or a letter in the mail
staring at the ocean for hours
taking a nap
hugging a tree
wearing that perfect black dress
walking barefoot in the sand
and
having someone to cuddle with on the couch while watching a movie

Great reminders of so much to be grateful for, Susan.

:hug:

jojo

how about para sailing on the Gulf of Mexico on a clear morning?

I had these three yesterday:

1. Seeing a bluebird in your backyard.

2. Baking a near perfect loaf of bread. :bananadan

3. Eating chocolate ice cream under a blanket while watching movies.

I love this post!

Here's mine:

The smell of old books and when you find something written in them like: To Emily Christmas 1886.

Wow, Susan, what a great list!

I also like listening to good music. Reading a really good novel or losing myself in a used bookstore for a couple hours -- those are two big highs for me!

Thinking of someone and they call you

Wrapping up under warm blankets or curling up by the fire on a cold night.

I love this list!!

Waking up to the serenade of the winter blackbirds.

First Robin Of The Spring. Watching The Grand Daughter Blowing Dandelion Seeds