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Being Thankful
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I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. -- Katharine Hepburn

The first good news each day is that we wake up. We are breathing. Our heats are beating, our minds working. The adventure of living begins. What does the day hold in store? We have no way of knowing what surprises lie in wait for us today.

We may look forward, not just to the expected, but to the unexpected. Whom shall we meet? What will we see? What will we learn? How will we be entertained? What changes to help others will come our way? What chances to love and be loved?

Now that our eyes are opened to today's beauty, let us remain alert for new sights. Let us cry when sad, smile when touched, and laugh at what is funny in a whole new lifetime before us.

What can I be thankful for today?

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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss


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Thank you for this beautiful start to my day!

I AM grateful to wake up breathing today, and to not be hung over.

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Happy thursday!! May we all have a blessed day!! Enjoy every moment!!!Lani

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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "


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I've recently returned to this program. After several years absent, my life has not turned out the way I've expected or wanted. But as I look around my world, I know that there's a new life out there for me. One where trust, happiness, and love abound. Though it may always not be easy, simple, or clear, but as long as I take things slowly (one day at a time) and keep moving forward everything will be better.

Today I'm thankful that I'm alive and well
Today I'm thankful that I don't feel the need to drink
Today I'm thankful that I can go to a meeting
Today I'm thankful that my wife would like to talk to me
Today I'm thankful that I have opened my heart to a higher power
Today I'm thankful that there is a new and better life for me.

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Hi Snopup,

Welcome to MIP.

And, thanks for what you posted. I'm having a pretty tough day here and you have made me realize that I have so much to be thankful for. I needed to read what you wrote. Thank you.

Take care,

Carol



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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss


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You have all inspired me to share my gratitude list:

That I get to work where there is humor
That I prayed today to be helpful and useful
That I am surrounded by people I love and who love me
That "the joy of living we have, even under pressure and difficulty"
That I am meeting someone tonight to read the big book and work through the steps
That I have the opportunity to be a good wife and a good caretaker of my dogs
That others share their gratitude with me

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