What Are You Grateful For Today?

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Grateful to have power/phone/internet restored after two days without it. (it still keeps flickering on occasion) Also grateful for my overactive what ifness brain that helps us be a little more prepared for times like this. All those weird looks my husband gives me when I say, "One of these days, we're going to need this (generator/kerosene heater/camp stove/coleman lanterns/etc., etc.). Trust me." are turned into, "Wow, you were right. Damn glad we got that." moments.

Everything came to a halt....no stores open, no gas stations open, no street lights working, and the ones that were open could only accept cash, and people seemed to be much more mindless than usual in their interactions with each other. Cluster f*ck describes it more accurately. So many trees and lines down. So much damage done to homes and vehicles. Grateful for all the linemen/tree companies/shelters/emergency personnel/etc.

Fire on one coast, ice on the other, and all sorts of shit in between. Be safe, be prepared, and be kind. Shift is happening at more rapid rates than usual, it seems. Shit can hit the fan in many ways within a day, as many of us know all too well. Although a big dose of fertilizer can certainly help things grow, it still stinks. Grateful for the perspective shifts and the continual chances to keep on keeping on.

 

[Tinyflame]

Waking up to hearing myself making a sarcastic joke about myself in my head/ thoughts. It was funny though. I can make fun of myself but didn't know I did it semi-dreaming. It was pretty funny though. And beats a nightmare at that moment. :)

In seriousness, the day off and hope I can pull this exam off ok.

 

[NatBird]

steam/sauna
friendliness of others
motivation
body psychotherapist
resources
good food
willingness to be kind and care for myself
heat!

 

[LuckiLee]

I'm grateful J is feeling calm today after getting some questions answered. I'm also grateful Dad decided to stay in Michigan for the holidays. He was definitely missed last year!

 

[Justmehere]

Sleep

 

[Ronin]

Useful calls and streamlining questions.
And validation that was not my bullshit, for a change.

 

[NatBird]

new and deepening friendships, a sense of kin
staying focused and centered
massage exchange
soup
resources
home
possibility

 

[Recovery4Me]

Grateful to be part of the volunteer staff for the food bank tomorrow.
Grateful to be an recipient as well, inorder to have fresh food for this Holiday Season.
Thankful for the health of my family & friends.
Appreciative of this board, as the fires abate, my stress decreases and my emotional regulation returns.

 

[Lionheart]

I am grateful to be a man of integrity and honor.

 

[NatBird]

better sleep
bath/steam/sauna
yoga class
food

 

[Muttly]

@Recovery4Me that reminds me. I am grateful to the foodbank and everyone who donates too. Going there today. That place always has such a positive vibe.

Also, thankful to my sister. She may not be my biological family, but she's been such a consistent and supportive (in her own way) part of my life

 

[Teasel]

For being alive
For noticing how dissociated I am today
For warmth