What Are You Grateful For Today?

[Deleted member 29920]

Books

 

[VioletButterfly]

• That I did not lose my power or my apartment in the hurricane.
• That I was able to go out today and have coffee and bagel (thank you, Mr. Coupon!), while writing in my journal and pondering life.
• That I was able to come to a decision within myself regarding what to do about the every-taxing temp job. It's a "no," I believe.
• That I resolved to keep myself financially secure, to an extent, by staying in the position until the employer opens up a dialogue.
• That I have had light enter into and be shown upon my life over the past few weeks, and that I actually recognized it as such. Really?! Head in sand of my own drama.
• That my mind still works and that I am still resilient enough to respond in getting myself to a better space.
• For all that I have learned out here from others who have graciously shared about their own struggles or who have thoughtfully and caringly responded to mine.

Thank you.

VB

 

[Ronin]

Relative safety of everyone that should be safe, as of the last check.

 

[VioletButterfly]

That I went into work today where I don't want to be - another day's wages. So much for the grown-up inside.
That I have food, clothing and shelter, and that I have internet access, a computer and phone.
That I kept with my morning routine another day and that I didn't give into the insanity of addiction yesterday, one anyway.
That I have a place to come to where I don't feel so alone in this battle to build a life of some sort.

 

[Anrish]

Last warm sun rays of the year.

 

[Sandstone]

In spring I collected tulip seed. They have been in the fridge until Saturday to break their dormancy. Today one has germinated. I am pleasantly surprised.

 

[Naoru]

As of today, T wants me to start a gratitude journal (and find an online support forum - ha!) so here I am.

The weather was pretty amazing with the high around 70 and low humidity, and nothing bad happened today so far. I can live with that.

 

[Teasel]

Welcome @Naoru :)

I am grateful for being able to feel angry.
For years anger was too dangerous to feel so I am very happy I am able to feel it now.
(Also quite glad it didn't have me explode).

Grateful too that I can now sometimes feel p****d enough with people when they are s****y to me enough to actually show it.

An enormous enormous accomplishment for me!

Am grateful for knowing I have a chance to make the rest of my life a good deal better than the life I've lived so far.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Congratulations @Berlinda :cool:

I just set a boundary with a family member and feel more centered as a result. Holding it in was making me feel sick, now I just feel relief.

 

[8888]

Medicaid. I actually have some really good doctors and they pay for all my drugs unlike my last insurance company.

And Poptarts. They taste good and they make me happy. I shouldn't be eating them, my doctors would disapprove, but I need the little things in life to make me happy. My happiness is more important than my weight right now because I don't have much to live for.

 

[VioletButterfly]

That I've made it to Wednesday (lunchtime) and plan on finishing the remainder of the week at the job.
That I've been looking every day for jobs and found one today back in the corporate mayhem where I think I must belong.
That I am present, for the most part, so far this work-week.
That I have all of the essentials I need.
That I have a deep and abiding faith onto and into which I can lean quite heavily without fear of falling.
That I have some folks around me who I think are good touchstones for now. We text anyway and I'm always up for coffee (decaf!). Going to meet-up this Saturday, and had a lunch date with an old pal I see once in a while. Very nice. :)

 

[Ronin]

Painkillers, dissociation, sleep & smokes.

Or: Reminders things are manageable, even if they spin me sideways.