In the spirit of Thanksgiving, one of our residents wrote a blog about his new found feelings of gratitude.
I am coming up on five months of sobriety. I find myself feeling gratitude for many people, places, and things. The most important thing I am grateful for is my sobriety, without it nothing else is possible for me. I am gratefuo for the self worth, work ethic, self-discipline that I have developed in my sobriety. As my time at Blueprints For Recovery, is coming to end and I am preparing to transition on with my life, it is important for me to count my blessing and keep an open mind. One day at a time, my purpose in life has become more clear.
Helping others has become a bright spot in my daily agenda. Doing nice things for others is a virtue that keeps me feeling grateful. I am grateful that since I have gotten sober I have begin to take care of myself physically and spiritually. I have challenged my inner demons and have come out stronger as a result. My relationships with my friends, family, and my higher power have all improved. I am grateful that I have began to clean up the wreckage of my pasts. I have let go of old relationships that were harmful to my sobriety and embraced new relationships that will help me to continue to grow.
Although, I lost a lot because of my addiction. I have learned to be grateful for what I have. I have learned how to approach life with humility. I am grateful for all the people who have helped me with my recovery so far and for the people who will help me in the future.
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Category: Long Term Treatment