When I am just too caught up in all my "baggage" and issues as I have been the last few days, I always notice how freeing up it is to do a gratitude list.  Here is my top ten, just for today:

1) my health 2) that I continue to have a job 3) my kitty, who always brightens my day : )

4) that I continue to have a roof over my head 5) food on the table 6) the 12 steps 7) my HP, as I understand HIM/HER/IT 8) this chatroom and message board 9) people who actually listen to me 10) the beauty of nature and living where I do.

Thanks- Dana

thanks 4 your post dana-angel,

you are right! it is great help to focus on the bigger picture when in the dumps...good work..interesting how what we focus on expands....anyway thank you for the reminders about the gratitude lists.

peace,

luv123

You are so right.  It is sooo easy to find fault in anyone else, or even ourselves.  It's too easy to criticize, or complain.  Each DAY I make a conscious effort to look for attractive, complimentary, positive qualities in the people that I live with.  When I do that, the negatives don't seem soo big.

Hello Dana,

Thanks for sharing your list with me. I am grateful for YOU! You have been a very special person to me. I love your shares in meetings and I enjoy visiting with you! your friend in recovery, cdb :)