gratitude 005

god ¤ reminders of god's presence ¤ simple prayers ¤ sobriety ¤ solutions ¤ the seeming distractions that bring me back to true center by getting me out of my head ¤ a sponsor who knows the difference between high school clique and 'fellowship'; between sharing her experience and pushing her opinion; between guidance and a power trip — and she's a sagittarius ¤ warm weather ¤ sushi ¤ people who answer their phones ¤ steady work ¤ decent pay ¤ benefits ¤ how far i've come ¤ first times ¤ having extra ¤ being willing and able to give ¤ generosity as a gift in and of itself ¤ being willing and able to receive ¤ moments of acceptance ¤ being willing and able to think for myself, and doing so ¤ respecting those qualities in others ¤ the things that come to me naturally ¤ the things i have to work toward that keep me on my toes ¤ moments of peace in the chaos of a crowded train ¤ my health ¤ the roof over my head ¤ food in my belly ¤ shoes on my feet ¤ my new down comforter ¤ pillows ¤ candles ¤ candle wax ¤ speaking of which, newfound freedom ¤ that my throat wasn't as tight today ¤ progress ¤ honesty ¤ honest people in general ¤ honest women in particular ¤ rolling with the punches ¤ the story about the ring, and 'this too shall pass.'