Meditations on "Gratitude"

It’s not surprising that living in active addiction was for years often described as having a habit.

Many years ago a list was prepared of seven things that are death to living a good life.

Recovery is hard work. Sometimes we feel joy in the journey and other times we don’t seem to feel anything at all.

To make restitution is to restore something that was stolen or lost.

Each day in recovery is another opportunity to learn and grow.

The second promise found in the Big Book of AA tells us that if we diligently work the steps, “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.

From the time of creation, it has been God's plan that humans provide support and care for one another.

When many of us waken up from the haze of our addiction and reflect on the harm we have caused in our relationships, or when we begin to make an inventory of our character defects, a well of deep sorrow may overwhelm us.

Our Psalm today tells of one who is in agony and deep sorrow over what he has done.

It's a wonderful practice each day to take time to be grateful for all that we have, and all that God is promising us.

We seldom have a day when we aren't worried about something.

In sharing our recovery journey at meetings, we often look to the model of "what life was like in addiction, what happened, and what does life look like now.