The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
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.
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
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Wishing all the best on your recovery journey, Luv
When I started my gratitude list, it was pretty dinky, but at least I had a few things down. And I mean just a few. Then after my 6 weeks of face to face alanon meetings, I soon had up to twenty! Didn't think it was even possible to see any more other than "my more than half-empty glass!" Those days were the pits and I am glad they are behind. : )
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.
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Come back when you need us, come back, we need you.
Your friend, ~De Anna~ 8-D
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 :)
