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bluidkiti · 02-02-2014, 12:35 PM

Gratefulness
Gratitude is happiness.

Gratitude is a state of mind, a way of seeing things, and a spiritual practice. It enriches my life and focuses my attention on the good. Mindfully, I look for and acknowledge every blessing in my life. I am thankful for clean air and water, knowing they are precious. I am grateful for the love of friends and family. I give thanks that my needs are met—from the basic nece-ssities to my grandest dreams.

When I live in gratitude, I tap into the infinite reservoir of divine good. I experience the fullness of life and recognize God as my source. My first waking thought is gratitude and my final nighttime prayer is thanksgiving. Gratitude is happiness, and I make it my way of life.
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.—Psalm 9:1

Daily Word

MajestyJo · 02-02-2014, 03:28 PM

A grateful alcoholic/addict will never have a reason to pick up. They may find lots of excuses, and when they go back out, they are choosing to play god with their lives.

It is those little things, i.e. the sun is shining, a favourite song plays on the radio, what you need is on sale in the store, you see a friend you haven't seen for a while, you are feeling a bit low and the phone rings, etc.

A few little thanks become a big thank you for another day.

02-02-2014, 12:35 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,841	Gratitude is happiness Gratefulness Gratitude is happiness. Gratitude is a state of mind, a way of seeing things, and a spiritual practice. It enriches my life and focuses my attention on the good. Mindfully, I look for and acknowledge every blessing in my life. I am thankful for clean air and water, knowing they are precious. I am grateful for the love of friends and family. I give thanks that my needs are met—from the basic nece-ssities to my grandest dreams. When I live in gratitude, I tap into the infinite reservoir of divine good. I experience the fullness of life and recognize God as my source. My first waking thought is gratitude and my final nighttime prayer is thanksgiving. Gratitude is happiness, and I make it my way of life. I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.—Psalm 9:1 Daily Word __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

02-02-2014, 03:28 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	A grateful alcoholic/addict will never have a reason to pick up. They may find lots of excuses, and when they go back out, they are choosing to play god with their lives. It is those little things, i.e. the sun is shining, a favourite song plays on the radio, what you need is on sale in the store, you see a friend you haven't seen for a while, you are feeling a bit low and the phone rings, etc. A few little thanks become a big thank you for another day. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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