Gratitude List

As part of my recovery from addiction to alcohol and other substances I keep what is known as a gratitude list. Essentially this is no more than a list of items for which I feel authentic gratitude. Or, at the very least, know I should feel grateful. I say this because gratitude is not something that comes naturally to me. It never has and probably never will. The experience of others does show me however that the longer that a gratitude list is compiled, and reviewed, the more grateful I will become.

Anyway here goes. I add to it (or should) every day. I hope that it might prove to be of some use to you.

1) My fear has subsided a little and I am able to breathe more easy. My stomach is steady, and my heart has calmed. I do feel more relaxed this evening.


2) I am not hungry or thirsty unlike a huge percentage of the worlds population, who are destitute and in desperate need of food and water and resources.


3) I have real friends in my life. These people have my best interests at heart and have been there for me these last few days.


4) Perhaps I really do have a higher power in my life who is assisting me. I prey every day for help and guidance. Perhaps those prayers are being heard by something, somewhere.


5) Today I was able to make a conscious and mature decision about finally ending my relationship.


6) I really have felt that a Higher Power provided me with the flat that I am going to take. The flat was not on my list and indeed those that were, were not avaliable/practical for me to view.


7) My daughter was understanding and very calm regarding the break up of my relationship.


8) I will go to bed tonight having a sense of the future being a positive thing in my life and not scary.