”Reflect upon your present blessings, of
which every man has many – not upon your past misfortunes, of which all men
have some.”
Charles Dickens
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One
of the most interesting things I experienced in treatment was a gratitude
meeting. It’s a simple idea where everyone in a meeting takes a turn stating
one thing they are grateful for. Everyone takes a turn and it keeps going for
a predetermined amount of time. It’s important to give thanks for the good
things in our life.
The
other reason such moments of gratitude are so important is that they are also
a way of changing our thought patterns. Whereas our addiction feeds best on
negative thinking, we need to increase our positive thinking to aid in our
recovery. Giving thanks and counting our blessings is one great way to do
just that.
Expressing
our gratitude also strengthens our relationship with our Higher Power. It
increases our hope and reasons to stay sober each day. As well it will
strengthen our self-esteem and help us to love ourselves as we are.
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Affirmation
I
will take time today to be grateful for the positive in my life. I can give
thanks and praise.
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These thoughts are part of my personal journal - reflections of where I am and have been in my recovery, but also where I want to be. My words come from my heart, and moments of clarity when I am best connected with my Higher Power. May God grant you serenity in reviewing my humble beginnings and my continuing path of recovery.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
April 17
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