Updated October 21, 2014.

Marty Says:

The first week I had seven days of continuous sobriety - I was hit with gratitude. It was a God-thing. I was so grateful every morning to wake up sober that I was able to remember those feelings throughout the day. Later on a sponsor suggested I write a gratitude list: five things that I was grateful for today, right now, right this moment.

I still do this - when the pity starts; when I start to whine; when alcoholic thoughts jump into my head, I start a gratitude list.


My thinking is rearranged and I can enjoy my life, my sobriety, the gifts I have been given. Gratitude has been an integral part of my sobriety for 15 years now.

Note: The "Thoughts of the Day" are from members of various 12 step programs. Some will are A.A., some Al-Anon, and some Adult Children of Alcoholics. Take what you need and leave the rest!