Difference between Being Grateful, and Taking For Granted - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

Maryserp · 01-04-2024, 06:35 PM

Hello there folks! I am here because I feel this must be said by me. Many years have gone by in my lifetime, and I know I am not perfect. HECK! Nobody is perfect around here! As I grew up in a wonderful, and very loving family, I had not know how lost I was in this world that we live in. I, having been born with a cleft palette/Cleft lip, I actually expected so many things automatically, because I felt that I was "Special". Many years had gone past, when I found myself in the doors of AA, it was here that I finally learned about Gratitude, and just how important it means in my life every day.
I soon learned, even the very little things can bring a smile to ones face, and see how grateful people can be. I am so grateful now, that I have found my way in these doors of AA, and have seen what a difference my life is. Thanks to my greater source, I call GOD, and the loving support of my family and close friends, that I have been given "A NEW LIFE". I am keeping things as simple as possible, and realizing that my day contains only 24 hours, and it is MY job on how I manage these hours. Thanks for this remarkable recovery platform, and the people within these walls, that I have continued to love myself without question! Thanks everyone. Happy New Year!

bluidkiti · 01-05-2024, 07:33 AM

Thank you Mary for your wonderful share.

01-04-2024, 06:35 PM	#1
Maryserp Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 79	Difference between Being Grateful, and Taking For Granted Hello there folks! I am here because I feel this must be said by me. Many years have gone by in my lifetime, and I know I am not perfect. HECK! Nobody is perfect around here! As I grew up in a wonderful, and very loving family, I had not know how lost I was in this world that we live in. I, having been born with a cleft palette/Cleft lip, I actually expected so many things automatically, because I felt that I was "Special". Many years had gone past, when I found myself in the doors of AA, it was here that I finally learned about Gratitude, and just how important it means in my life every day. I soon learned, even the very little things can bring a smile to ones face, and see how grateful people can be. I am so grateful now, that I have found my way in these doors of AA, and have seen what a difference my life is. Thanks to my greater source, I call GOD, and the loving support of my family and close friends, that I have been given "A NEW LIFE". I am keeping things as simple as possible, and realizing that my day contains only 24 hours, and it is MY job on how I manage these hours. Thanks for this remarkable recovery platform, and the people within these walls, that I have continued to love myself without question! Thanks everyone. Happy New Year!

01-05-2024, 07:33 AM	#2
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,503	Thank you Mary for your wonderful share. __________________ "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.

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