Meditations on "Gratitude"

Each day in recovery is another opportunity to learn and grow.

As some of us consider the history of our lives – whether before, during, or after active addiction – gratitude might not be the first response in our hearts.

We seldom have a day when we are not worried about something.

It is a wonderful practice to take time daily to be thankful for all that we have, and all that God has promised us.

Recovery is hard work. Sometimes we feel joy in the journey and other times we don’t seem to feel anything at all.

We will come to experience a secure and happy life in recovery as we learn to be grateful and appreciate the smallest blessing in each day.

We seldom have a day when we are not worried about something.

In sharing our recovery journey at meetings, we often look at the model of "what life was like in addiction, what happened, and what does life look like now.

In sharing our recovery journey at meetings, we often look to the model of, "what life was like in addiction, what happened, and what life looks like now.

One of the keys to a successful, stable recovery is practicing gratitude.

We live in a beautiful world created by God. Because God desired a people for Himself, He made humans in His own image.

The second promise found in the Big Book of AA tells us that if we diligently work the steps, “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.