SUNDAY GRATITUDE EXTRAVAGANZA
| Running Out of Places to Run | Ceased Fighting | OOO |TFLMS Weekend | Much, Much More |
I’m grateful for a day spent being myself. I’m grateful for the soft breeze while I drink my coffee. I’m grateful for the way fear ebbs away when I’m doing the next right thing. I’m grateful fo be sober today.
LAST WEEK ON TFLMS:
song of the week:
Running Out of Places to Run
I made a lot of terrible decisions trying to run from those fears. The pervasiveness of fear contributed to the intensity of my drinking. The need for the hamster wheel to stop or slow or just quiet down a bit was so keen, it was very important to always try to keep the glass at least half-full. Not a metaphor, an actual drinking strategy for a desperate alcoholic, worried about running out, losing the trusty sidekick who kept the scary thoughts at bay.
Ceased Fighting
I’m grateful for getting through my travels with sobriety and serenity. I’m grateful when meetings give me much food for thought afterwards. I’m grateful to be reminded that writing free form soon after any event, even for a few minutes, clears my mind and solidifies my takeaways. I’m grateful to rely on AA’s little catchphrases to get me through tough circumstances. I’m grateful for showing my parents the beautiful Rocky Mountains - even having the time to take them to the top of snow-capped peaks and seeing their child-like wonder. I’m grateful I can put aside my anger or disappointment and be of service. I’m grateful for the time I can spend with my parents as I know it’s not limitless. I’m grateful for the advice to lead with love.
TFLMS Weekend: Where Sobriety Isn’t Just a Consequence…
(last weekend)
SUNDAY GRATITUDE EXTRAVAGANZA
| "Brandy" and Acceptance | Big Little Actions | Sober Society|TFLMS (last) Weekend | Much, Much More |
It’s so encouraging to read your gratitude posts. Thank you so much for sharing.