Gratitude Lists

I started keeping a Gratitude List early on in my recovery.  I had started working the 12 Steps with a sponsor, and she had me start a Gratitude List as a part of my recovery.  One of my assignments was to add five things to my Gratitude List every day.  Sometimes I added ten. 

I now have a Gratitude List that has more than 645 items on it.  That’s pretty darned cool for someone who always saw the dark, pessimistic side of life.  

I always feel better after reading and adding to my Gratitude List.  It helps me get out of my obsession and depression.  I have even gotten to the point where I can be thankful for some of the most challenging events in my life. 

I have everything on my list from God to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.  I have things on it like “the sound of my brook.”  I have items on my list that are repeated.  Who cares?  It’s my list.  I can have it any way I want.  God is on there a bunch of times.  Silly things are on there too, such as “being in front of the bus, not behind,” and “big fat kitting needles.” It’s great.

I will continue to read my list at least a couple of times a week and add things to it as often as I can.