Recovery Meditations: March 28th

GRATITUDE

"Gratitude is a fruit of a great civilization
- you do not find it among gross people!"

Samuel Johnson


Samuel Johnson quote from the TOUR OF THE HEBRIDES could easily been writing about the Recovery Program. The attitude of gratitude is an absolutely crucial tool to a successful recovery. Gratitude is the measure of our appreciation for what we've been given. We in Program have SO much for which we should be thankful. We stand on the shoulders of giants - we are indebted to those members who've preceded us in Program and handed down the tools, wisdom and resources - the bedrock upon which our recovery is based. We are indebted to our HP, our sponsors, to those who do service in innumerable ways at the Recovery Group and - to each other - for mutual love and support - and for our precious gift of recovery. Be grateful for each day - each moment.

One Day at a Time . . .
I will continue to practice the attitude of gratitude and learn to forgive others.
~ Rob R.

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When I wake up every morning, I thank God for another day of abstinence & sobriety.  Then I commit to Him another 24 hours of the same behavior. 

When I lay down to sleep, I again express my gratitude for day of peace & serenity.

Before I found recovery, I was grateful for very little.  Practicing my disease kept me complaining instead of grateful; negative instead of positive, and dwelling in self-pity instead of celebrating my gift of abundance.

Same person, two entirely different attitudes.  The negative attitude keeps me rooted in my disease of addiction(s), and the positive attitude keeps me thankful & appreciative for all my blessings.

For today, I am grateful to those OAers who have gone before me, paving the way to recovery, sharing their experience, strength and hope along the way.  For today, I am grateful to be part of a support group that understands & appreciates me exactly the way I am.

For today, I am grateful for every moment of my life.