Two in one day? hmmmmmm……
Gratitude is something that is needed in my life today. It is forgotten far too much. I got a heapin’ handful of Gratitude after my previous entry from a li’l while back. I had a sponsee come by to do some Step work (Step One!!) and the theme that arose from our meeting was, without a doubt, Gratitude. I kept bringing up examples of Gratitude in my life, and more importantly, how much I had received today.
After my last entry, I checked my emails. I got a “letter” from my daughter. It was filled with the Gratitude that she had for being my daughter, for me being her dad, and how we grown from that relationship. This letter showed me that I still am on the right path in my recovery and that even if I fail to see it, I have done some good. Gratitude.
Another email came from a friend in recovery who was responding to an amends or “mea culpa” email I had sent out regarding a service commitment from a few days ago. She reminded me that I did things right, that I need not dump on myself for self-perceived mistakes. Gratitude.
A third email came from a long ago friend. She was responding to a short “thinking of you” note I sent off after hearing an old song from the Rolling Stones that reminded me of her. Her response was very short, but oh-so sweet! “You always was the best kisser I ever kissed!!” At first I wasn’t sure where that came from, until I remembered the lyrics of the song. Well… Gratitude.
Those three examples of the Gratitude I received today alone, I shared with the fellow who came by tonight. And many many other examples I shared from my past, near and far. I pointed out that even when I might be down in the dumps or wrapped up in a blue funk, I can search for and discover much to be grateful for, again from the past or from Just For Today. I gave him an exercise to do. Each day for the next seven days, write ten things he is grateful for, without repeating any. After telling him that, I realized that this exercise would probably do ME a whole whack of good, too! So, I said that I will follow my own advice and make my own lists. Gratitude.
Gratitude, t’is a wonderful thing!!
Keep The Faith*
