my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.31.14

I am grateful for my HP's Love

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for Phil

I am grateful for the Phone Meetings

I am grateful for the outreach support

I am grateful for my home

I am grateful for my job

I am grateful for Ken

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for Daisy, Rodney, Tommy, Charlotte, and Ferby

" Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose."

Tennessee Williams --- Submitted by George Wachirah

" Knowledge is good, but knowledge properly applied is wisdom. It's good to have the will to try, but we must take action and do. The time to be better is now! Be better by helping others be their best! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!" Copyright © 2012 Jimmy Hagewood

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.29.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power who loves me

I am grateful for the gift of this day

I am grateful for my sponsor

I am grateful for the gift of program

I am grateful for all the support

I am grateful for phone meetings

I am grateful to be willing to be willing

I am grateful I know gratitude

" It is not the perfect picture we are looking for, but rather time spent to be captured."--- Brian Aanestad --- California

" We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet along the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Maegen Mac --- Michigan

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.19.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful to be abstinent

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for Phil

I am grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for Anna

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for my job

"Making money can give you a sense of achievement but only Making a Difference will give you a sense of Fulfillment."
Written in 2014 by RVM --- India

"Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dreams. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream." Lao Tzu --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.16.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for the compulsion to be lifted
I am grateful for Suzanne
I am grateful for the painful life lessons
I am grateful to finally know
I am grateful the good times
I am grateful for the memories
I am grateful for the positive lessons that I learned
I am grateful for the love


"A Life well lived... to its fullest... plays a part of memories... not yet lived."Written in 2014 by Donna Avvento --- New Jersey


"Life is too fragile to be bitter. Repent, forgive, let go of the past and be a blessing to someone and a reflection of God and His unconditional love." Written in 2014 by Caroline Naoroji --- Virginia

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.10.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful to be abstinent

I am grateful for changes in my life

I am grateful for the safe trip yesterday

"Luck is the chaperone of those who are unsure of what they want. Success is reserved for those who know."
Written in 2009 by Jordan F. Ricks --- Utah


"I don't plan on being famous, but I do plan on living the dream."
Written in 2014 by Jonathan Stoltzfus --- Ohio

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.8.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my HP

I am grateful for be abstinent

I am grateful the compulsion is lifted for this moment

I am very grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for my strong and loving sponsor

I am grateful to be grateful

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for my home

I am grateful for my job

I am grateful for my co-workers

" You alone are the judge of your worth and your goal is to discover infinite worth in yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks." Deepak Chopra --- Submitted by Lauren Covington


" Your dream is your mind's creation of a life less ordinary. Your life is your opportunity to open your mind and create that dream."
Written in 2012 by Evan Finegan

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.2.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for the painful lesson in humility and compassion

I am grateful for Suzannes love and support

I am grateful to be of service as a backup moderator

I am grateful for the gift of music

I am grateful for my friends

" Life is a gift. Are you going to unwrap it or leave it in the box?"
Written in 2004 by Stephen J. Todey --- California



" Don't sacrifice your success on account of what people say. They don't know what you sacrificed to be where you are. Sometimes even you don't."
Written in 2007 by Prerana Srinivasan --- India

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.12.1.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for phone meetings

I am grateful for service

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for service

" There is always something nobody else can do except you... everybody is unique in his own way so never feel inferior." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Okelinga Gordon --- Nigeria

" Life without a mission has no purpose. Life without a purpose is worthless. Find your mission, live your purpose and add value to life." Written in 2010 by Sash Padayachee --- United Arab Emirates

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.11.26.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful the compulsion is lifted for this minute
I am grateful for Suzanne
I am grateful for the wonderful support both in and out of the 12 step rooms
I am grateful for mom and my family
I am grateful for therapy
I am grateful for Tom
I am grateful for honesty

You can't have other people wake you up and say "GO SUCCEED" You have to wake your own self up and take massive FOCUSED ACTION until you receive THE RESULTS YOU DESIRE!!
submitted by Lauren --Covington

I keep my mind focused on peace, harmony, health, love and abundance.  Then, I can't be distracted by doubt anxiety, or fear
Edith Armstrong --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey


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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.24.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day

I am grateful for my higher power

I am grateful for the gift of program

I am grateful for the gift of abstinence

I am grateful the compulsion is lifted for this moment

I am grateful for music

I am grateful for Tom P

I am grateful For Doug D

I am grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for Robyn

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for everyone who teaches me a lesson daily.

“God doesn't need me to be God (He already has that covered ) but I need Him to be me."

Written in 2011 by Chris McGregor --- South Africa

" Trust in your own light. It is always there shining within you." Written in 2011 by Maria Uman --- California

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.21.14

I am grateful for my HP

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for the painful lessons

I am grateful to be grateful

" Don't make a permanent decision in a temporary situation-the best is yet to come."
Written in 2012 by Bishop Adam Alexander

" Sometimes in life it appears that we are at the end of our trail, when we are really at the beginning. If you take your direction from social signs, you will just follow the herd and be programmed by other people who think for you, and are guided primarily by fear. But if you follow your joy-inspired inner voice of guidance, you will be led to experiences that far surpass any the sign-makers post."
Alan Cohen --- Submitted by Lauren Covington

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.20.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful to hang out with mike last night
I am grateful to know gratitude
I am grateful I can lend my car to mom
I am grateful for Daisy laying in my arms as I write this
I am grateful for the music that is playing
I am grateful to be picking my buddy up this morning
I am grateful to be of service

Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Jerry Rice --- Submitted by Jordan Ricks --- Utah

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"At the end of the day, some people will walk out of your life because of something you did to them and others will walk out of your life for no apparent reason. As you mature, try to make amends with both and if some of those people do not want to make peace then you know the separation was meant to be."
Written in 2014 by Chrisne Garnier --- New Jersey

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.17.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful to know gratitude

I am grateful for peace and serenity

I am grateful for Phil

I am grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for Dorilla

I am grateful for James

" Self worth is not measured by accolades but by being able to look in the mirror and Smile."

Written in 2012 by Janice Harris

" Taking ACTION is the ultimate power of Motivation. Nothing beats it, period."
Written in 2012 by Edgar Ng

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.13.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for program

I am grateful to be abstinent

I am grateful for my 12 step family

I am grateful for all the support

I am grateful for understanding and love

I am grateful for Suzanne

I am grateful for forgiveness

I am grateful for the concept of release from the darkness

"Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses."
Norman Vincent Peale --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey

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"Adversity is an inevitable part of life. Accept it, embrace it, overcome it."
Written in 2014 by Lucky Angelidis --- Pennsylvania

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.10.14

I am grateful for today
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for my sponsors
I am grateful for Suzanne
I am grateful I know gratitude
I am grateful for mom
I am grateful for my electric blanket
I am grateful for my freedom
I am grateful for program


" The strongest light is the light that shines within you."
Written in 2012 by Maria Uman --- California

" You never fail if you don't give up." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sue Latcham --- Iowa

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.6.14

I am grateful for my HP's love and guidance in my life
I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful to be abstinent & sober
I am grateful to be of service
I am grateful to feel good today
I am grateful for the help I get
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for my vehicle
I am grateful for the people who help me in my life


"Be with people who know your VALUE, not your PRICE." Written in 2014 by Hassan Choughari --- Lebanon

"Sometimes the best discoveries are the result of simple observations." Dr. Seyed Reza Agha Seyed Hosseini ---Submitted by Saeed Daneshh )

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.4.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful that my health is ok
I am grateful that for the program
I am grateful for the mini-meetings
I am grateful for phone meetings
I am grateful for gratitude


" With experience comes insight; with insight comes the responsibility to share it."
Copyright © 2005 Denise Callarman


" Do what you have to do today; so you can do what you want to do tomorrow." Author Unknown --- Submitted by LA F --- Georgia

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.11.3.14

I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for my morning mini-meetings
I am grateful for our plow guy
I am grateful for Suzanne

What you value and believe in... chisels and forms your character."
Written in 2014 by Brianna Gazvoda --- Pennsylvania


"Yours ears can hear wisdom often. If you stop talking... they can hear wisdom more than often." Written in 2014 by Kevin Hartin --- Iowa


"The keys of happiness and success lie beyond your fear fences. Jump over the fences NOW."
Written in 2014 by Mohammed Sekouty --- Egypt

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.24.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for my daily mini-meetings
I am grateful to know gratitude
I am grateful mom's eye surgery was successful
I am grateful to get some direction on some personal issues


 Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life." Herbert Otto

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"Remember, all the answers you need are inside of you; you only have to become quiet enough to hear them."
Debbie Ford

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.21.14

I am grateful for this beautiful but chilly fall day

I am grateful for my Higher Powers love in my life

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for my sponsors always being there

I am grateful for seeing a friend yesterday

I am grateful for the reminder of addictions ugly side yesterday

I am grateful for my abstinence

The start of a new day begins right now. No going back to rewrite the past. Go forward and rewrite the future. Stop pondering over what you did and did not do. What you could and should not have done. Go forward with new wisdom and knowledge and make the ending much more than the beginning. Starting today, remember the choices you make today can affect your tomorrow so think before you act, before you do and before you don't. Learning along the way."

Written in 2014 by Janice Harris --- Florida
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"Love is many things. It is silence within the whisper between softened lips. It is the bond that connects through unspoken words of hands holding on to each other. It is the 'I love you, see you soon' that brings upon the lush of warming hearts that tie together. Love is confusion mixed in with mysterious delight. Love is the path that can go many directions in your journey. You will reach so many unexpected turns but then it is the path you find that brings you to the top of the hill, with that rising sun and glow that connects your souls with the greatest of love and all the deepest pleasures that make your heart beat a little faster, smile more easy and reading each others soul through the look of bliss-filled eyes. Love can take your heart to many places, especially unexpected craziness. But all in all, love has one thing in common - it binds the true hearts that belong together and does work in mysterious, but delightful ways." Copyright © 2013 Amy Masella --- Illinois

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.20.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for Program

I am grateful for my sponsors

I am grateful for the recovery I was part of this weekend

"Things will happen. You can't stop them from happening, but you can control your reaction from making things worse. React Positively. Live Happily." Written in 2014 by RVM --- India

"I've failed more times then I can mention, but still I rise and I keep on keeping on... Don't stop working hard at your dreams & destiny. I can testify to the power of blood, tears and other people's laughter."

Written in 2014 by Sarfaraaz Mukuddem --- South Africa

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.10.14.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful to be abstinent

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for my sponsors

I am grateful for the outreach of others

I am grateful to be of service

I am grateful for Julie

I am grateful for Jeff

"Peace is more than the absence of war. It is living in a state of balance and harmony. Most of all, peace is about respect - respect for ourselves, each other, and the planet we share."

John Lennon --- Submitted by Marita Domingo --- Illinois

" Faith makes life possible. Hope makes life workable. Love makes life beautiful."

Author Unknown --- Submitted by Arun S. Kumar --- India

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.13.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for Higher Power
I am grateful for program
I am grateful to be abstinent today
I am grateful to know gratitude
I am grateful for music
I am grateful for seeing a friend yesterday
I am grateful for the phone calls I got yesterday
I am grateful for mom
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for the help I receive


" If you do not take risks, you have a wasted soul."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by JQ MR --- Singapore


" Some things are just simply outside your control; that's just part of life! So channel your energy on what is in your span of control."
Written in 2008 by Kimerly Adamson --- New Zealand


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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.10.14

I am gratefu for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for mom
I am grateful for crystal
I am grateful for jon and heidi
I am grateful for my home
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for the great comic book television that I can share with my fellow fans

"When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow."
Shauna Niequist --- Submitted by Lauren Covington


You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lauraielle F.

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.9.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for Program

I am grateful for my fellow 12 steppers

I am grateful to know gratitude

" It takes practice to hear your true desires. Your passion will often come as a whisper or serendipitous event that reminds you of what's important and what makes you happy."Eckhart Tolle --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey

 There is no such thing as a negative experience; only opportunities to grow, learn and advance along the road of self mastery."Robin Shilp Sharma --- Submitted by Mrs Swarna Prabha Kar --- India
From the book: "The monk who sold his Ferrari" 

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.8.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for the help I am getting

I am grateful for the home I have

I am grateful to be taking action

" In order to transform your life, you have to transform your mind."
Written in 2013 by Clifford Erasmus --- Aruba

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come." Joseph Campbell --- Submitted by Lauren Covington

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.7.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful to know gratitude
I am grateful to have done the right thing
I am grateful for the lessons I have learned as painful as they are

"Do something great for yourself and the world: make someone happy today. Happy people want others to be happy. Unhappy people want to see others unhappy as well."
Written in 2010 by Joan Marques --- California


"Always remember to tell the ones you love that you love them because you never know when it could be your last chance to do so." Written by Lenny Schmidt --- Iowa

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.6.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful to know gratitude
I am grateful to have done the right thing
I am grateful for the lessons I have learned as painful as they are


"It really isn't about getting your life together anytime or every time. To me, it's about having the courage to be consistent with keeping it together anytime or every time it falls apart." Written in 2014 by Ale F., Age 16 --- Nigeria

"Don't dwell on the past or the grief you hold within. Push through the tears and love the moment because this is something that will make you stronger in the future."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bree P., Age 17 --- Australia

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.3.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for Program
I am grateful for my sponsors love and support
I am grateful to have been able to help out someone down and out
I am grateful to do the right thing without thinking about being compensated


"Sure there are shortcuts, but at the end of the day you might not like the results. Not only can you appreciate hard work but you will learn a lot more from it."
Written in 2014 by Eric Eisenberg -- Missouri



When you take action, particularly bold action, the boundaries of what you believe to be possible (your belief system) expand. Which, in turn, gives you the capacity to consider new ideas, new possibilities, and new concepts that you previously thought to be impossible." Robert Ringer --- Submitted by Jack Hayes --- Ohio

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.10.1.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for Program
I am grateful for my sponsors guidance
I am grateful to have a job
I am grateful for the support I am getting to help me out in a tight spot
I am grateful for the opportunity for a new job


" Learning how to turn stumbling blocks into stepping-stones can lead to great success."
Written in 1960 by Minnie Vallis --- Canada


Have often found when dealing with negative energy, one has to find a way to overcome that type of energy. I consider such energy as a stumbling block therefore I do all possible to turn it into a stepping-stone.



" Our hopes may not come true, but it keeps us going to not quit."
Written in 2010 by Sangeeta Thanainthiram --- Malaysia
I came

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.9.30.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day

I am grateful for my HP

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for music

I am grateful for my God consciousness

I am grateful for my family and friends

I am grateful a friend is getting help

I am grateful that I know gratitude

" Refuse the path of least resistance. Go where there is no path and blaze a trail."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by John Sagraves --- Ohio

" If you want to get something done.........Start."
Victor Scrivani --- Submitted by C. Eutsler --- Indiana
This was my Uncle Vic. It applies to everything.

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.29.14

I am grateful for today

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful to be abstinent this morning

I am grateful for my fellow 12 step brothers and sisters

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for music

" Life sometimes gets TEDIOUS; you got to be TOUGH ENOUGH!"

Written in 2011 by Swapnil G. --- India

" YOU are the person that can change YOUR life."

Written in 2011 by Sharad Khare --- Canada

" There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say Watch Me." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.26.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for program
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful to know gratitude


"Being happy does not always need a reason. Just be happy." Written in 2014 by Prince Willis --- Kenya


"Yours ears can hear wisdom often. If you stop talking... they can hear wisdom more than often." Written in 2014 by Kevin Hartin --- Iowa

"What you value and believe in... chisels and forms your character."
Written in 2014 by Brianna Gazvoda --- Pennsylvania

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.24.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for Program

I am grateful for all my 12 step brothers and sisters

I am grateful for Anna's songs

I am grateful for Tracys service with questions

I am grateful for the news

I am grateful for learning

"What it takes to command the attention of the world is just to do the ordinary things extraordinarily. Yes! That's just the stuff. Anyway, do you long to command the attention of the world? If yes, then endeavor to do everything you ought to do extraordinarily."Written in 2014 by Emeasoba George --- Nigeria

"Every man must walk his own path. It is good to get advice from others but what may have work for that person may not work for you. Learn from others but walk your own path."Written in 2014 by Chrisne Garnier --- New Jersey

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.23.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful to be abstinent this morning
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for mom
I am grateful to know gratitude


"Life isn't about building walls and hiding behind them. It's about breaking them down and expanding beyond them!" Written in 2010 by Lewis Tilley --- Utah


"Don't dwell on the past or the grief you hold within. Push through the tears and love the moment because this is something that will make you stronger in the future."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bree P., Age 17 --- Australia

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.19.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful to be sober today

I am grateful for the love and support of the fellowship

I am grateful for the opportunities I am getting at work

"Don't follow your dreams. Lead them!"Author Unknown --- Submitted by Erin Gray --- Maryland

"Every man must walk his own path. It is good to get advice from others but what may have work for that person may not work for you. Learn from others but walk your own path."Written in 2014 by Chrisne Garnier --- New Jersey

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.17.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for my support
I am grateful for meetings today

"I was wrong when I said nothing could change your priorities in life. Now I know that love is the feeling that can change your priorities. So in order to avoid any confusion, choose what you love as your priority or else love your priorities."
Written by Vishal Gupta --- U.A.E.

"In order to live life happily you MUST be able to be happy with who you are and in order to love others, you MUST love yourself first."
Written by Radka Kozielova --- U.K.

"Whenever a problem arrives, do three things - Face it, Fight it and Finish it."
Written in 2014 by RVM --- India

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.16.14

I am so grateful for my Higher Power

I am so grateful for this day

I am grateful for the life saving 12 step program

I am grateful for Phil always being there when I need him

I am grateful for James love and guidance, my HP always seems to help him say what I need to hear

I am grateful for Anna and her friendship

I am grateful for my fellow loopies and the love and support they give me.

" Prayer is an invisible tool which is wielded in a visible world." Leo Tolstoy " I studied the lives of great men and famous women, and I found that the men and women who got to the top were those who did the jobs they had in hand, with everything they had of energy and enthusiasm." Harry S. Truman Brought to you by: www.motivateus.com

My gratitude-words of encouragement.9.16.14

I am so grateful for my Higher Power

I am so grateful for this day

I am grateful for the life saving 12 step program

I am grateful for Phil always being there when I need him

I am grateful for James love and guidance, my HP always seems to help him say what I need to hear

I am grateful for Anna and her friendship

I am grateful for my fellow loopies and the love and support they give me

" Prayer is an invisible tool which is wielded in a visible world."--Leo Tolstoy " I studied the lives of great men and famous women, and I found that the men and women who got to the top were those who did the jobs they had in hand, with everything they had of energy and enthusiasm." Harry S. Truman Brought to you by: www.motivateus.com

my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.15.14

I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful to be sober
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for Jon
I am grateful for my fellow 12step brothers/sisters and travelers on the road to health
I am grateful for mom

" Live each day as if it's the first day of your life. You have to learn, achieve, know, gain, understand and live up to."Written in 2011 by Vikki Kumar --- India

" Don't let anyone's perception of you dictate your destiny."Written in 2012 by M.R. --- Trinidad and Tobago

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.13.14

I am grateful for my Higher Powers love in my life
I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful to be abstinent for another the last 24 hours
I am grateful my sloppy behavior has taught me I need to be on point and vigilent ALWAYS
I am grateful for my co-worker helping make my moms birthday present special
I am grateful things at home are better and we are communicating more
I am grateful for program people



" Your mind will push your thoughts, your thoughts will push your actions, while your actions will push your life."Written in 2011 by Oluwasanmi Olowookere --- Nigeria


" Too many people spend their lives looking in the rear view mirror, regretting what could have been. I say....STOP & LOOK around at all that you have. Then continue on your journey by looking only ahead to all the wonderful possibilities that are in front of you." Written in 2012 by Beth Paul --- Indiana

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.12.14

I am grateful for my Higher Powers love in my life

I am grateful for the gift of this day

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for the love of my fellow 12 steppers and travelers on the road to better health

I am grateful for everyone who has reached out to share their ESH

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful to be able to give mom something she likes for her birthday


"Believe and trust your imagination and visualization, for sure it will get you where you wanted to be."
Written in 2010 by Suntharresan A. Subramaniam --- Malaysia

"If you're truly determined to succeed you will! Those that NEVER give up transform dreams into realities!"
Written in 2010 by Aaron Forsyth --- Australia

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.9.11.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for the gift of prayer
I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful for my telephone meetings
I am grateful for the fellowship I get from other 12 steppers
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for the early start I got today.

" I turn your negative thoughts and discouraging comments about me into a positive action and from it I yield a good result; thank you so much, I pray for your well being."Copyright © 2009 Zakiyu Iddris Tandunayir

" Gratitude is an attitude that hooks us up to our source of supply. And the more grateful you are, the closer you become to your maker, to the architect of the universe, to the spiritual core of your being. It's a phenomenal lesson."
Bob Proctor

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.10.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for the guidance I got last night

I am grateful to be free of my compulsions yesterday

I am grateful for program

" Allow truth, honesty and compassion to become your faithful travel guides on life's uncertain journey to fame and fortune." Copyright © Joseph P. Martino


" You failed? Congratulations! Surprised? People are never successful by birth. Whomsoever is a Tycoon in their domain has come across innumerable failures but they never gave up; they overcame those failures! So, did you fail? Congratulations!!! You are on the right track!" Written in 2009 by Mandar Chandrakant Jambotkar --- India

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.9.9.14

I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for the gift of prayer
I am grateful for this day I have been given
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for my co-workers
I am grateful for the lessons I have learned
I am grateful for mom
I am grateful for Dorilla


"What you value and believe in... chisels and forms your character."
Written in 2014 by Brianna Gazvoda --- Pennsylvania


"I've been knocked down many times, but the fact that I can tell you about it means that I got back up and pressed on."
Written in 2014 by Michael Smith --- Saint Kitts and Nevis


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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.8.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful to be abstinent this morning
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for program
I am grateful to feel good this morning
I am grateful for all my 12 step brothers and sisters



" I believe everything happens for a reason. If something happens that I don't necessarily agree with or I'm unhappy with, I'll just remind myself to stay positive and trust that things will happen the way they should." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mae Sisa --- Philippines


" It's in the moments of struggle that our foundation is built... the very foundation that gives us the ability to fulfill our life's ultimate destiny."
Copyright © 2007 Pete W. Zafra

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.5.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful for peace this morning
I am grateful to wake up abstinent
I am grateful for the phone meetings
I am grateful for the resources I have to reach out to people

"One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity."
Albert Schweitzer --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya


"Cherish every day. Yes, laugh, sing, play and remember to find time to pray. Enjoy the cool breeze or the rays of the sun. Smile and tell someone you love them. Yes, cherish every day before the days pass away."Written in 2013 by Janice Harris --- Florida

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.9.4.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for my 12step/Spark friends
I am grateful for Chris
I am grateful for Jon & Heidi
I am grateful for mom


"Many a times "Acceptance" in relationships leads to peace and harmony, while "Expectation" leads to conflict and dissatisfaction." Written in 2014 by D.M. --- India


Whenever you have negative, disgruntled and belligerent individuals around you, leave them for now and bless their souls."
Written in 2014 by Belinda Joubert

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My gratitude-words of encouragement.9.3.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful to be honest about my food plan for today
I am grateful for my sponsors
I am grateful for Jon and his famliy
I am grateful for Mark


"The most wonderful taste of serenity is found by the love you create for yourself, and those around you."
Written in 2013 by Joseph Torres --- Pennsylvania


"Happiness is a choice you make when you allow faith through the entry gate and fear through the exit gate."
Written in 2014 by Dr. Roopleen --- India


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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.2.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful for my life
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for my sponsors
I am grateful for phone meetings
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for my freedom

"Stand up to your fears! You'll find they haven't half the weight you thought they had!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jeannie Watts --- Colorado


"To begin where you are is often an overlooked step in the process. Begin where you are and reach for the stars. Visualize your process, practice in your mind, then take action and manifest your best life now!" Copyright © 2009 Brian LeBow


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my gratitude-words of encouragement.9.1.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for program
I am grateful for Higher Power
I am grateful my mom
I am grateful for my home

"Find something deep inside you that will propel you in doing something meaningful for you. Dig deep down for that love, anger, hate, or whatever it takes to prove to yourself that you had it in you all along. It can be done." Written in 2014 by Dr. Maloney Hunter-Lowe --- Virginia


"There is nothing written, but what you picture in your mind, that says that is too late to start over: Clarity in what we want, trust in ourselves, faith in knowing everything is possible, hope in the future, and a spirit that never quits is all we need. Go ahead, break through, define your future, you can do it!" Written in 2014 by Eduardo Dominguez


"There will be different heartbeat moments in your life; engage yourself to rise each time you fall."
Written in 2014 by Howard Hanniford
Life's challenges will always face us, but overcoming them is key for progression


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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.29.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day
I am grateful to know my Higher Power
I am grateful for Phil
I am grateful for James
I am grateful for Chris
I am grateful to be abstinent & sober this morning
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful that I know gratitude


" Live each day as if it's the first day of your life. You have to learn, achieve, know, gain, understand and live up to."
Written in 2011 by Vikki Kumar --- India



" Sometimes the people we root for the most will fail, disappoint, and break our hearts - that's just one of the harsh reality of life. However behind every failure, disappointment, and the heartache are lessons to be learned; unfortunately, they are sometimes bitter ones - I can vouch to that. But, the lessons we learn are insignificant compare to the lessons learned or to be learned (if any) by the person who we are rooting for; because at the end of the day, it is their lessons learned that matter a great deal."
Maybelle Abella --- Submitted by Ayo Abella --- Washington


" Don't let anyone's perception of you dictate your destiny." Written in 2012 by M.R. --- Trinidad and Tobago

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.27.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful to have gratitude

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for Anna and my other 12step family

I am grateful for my strong sponsors

I am grateful for my job

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for my home

"There is nothing written, but what you picture in your mind, that says that is too late to start over: Clarity in what we want, trust in ourselves, faith in knowing everything is possible, hope in the future, and a spirit that never quits is all we need. Go ahead, break through, define your future, you can do it!"Written in 2014 by Eduardo Dominguez

"There will be different heartbeat moments in your life; engage yourself to rise each time you fall."
Written in 2014 by Howard Hanniford 

"Find something deep inside you that will propel you in doing something meaningful for you. Dig deep down for that love, anger, hate, or whatever it takes to prove to yourself that you had it in you all along. It can be done." Written in 2014 by Dr. Maloney Hunter-Lowe --- Virginia

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.25.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful to be at peace this morning

I am grateful to be abstinent this morning

I am grateful for the step work Ill be doing soon

" Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable."
Theodore N. Vail

" To have that sense of one's intrinsic worth which constitutes self-respect is potentially to have everything."
Joan Didion

" Envy is a symptom of lack of appreciation of our own uniqueness and self worth. Each of us has something to give that no one else has."
Elizabeth O'Connor

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.23.14

I am grateful for this day
I am grateful for my Higher Power
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful to be at peace this morning
I am grateful for my voice lesson
I am grateful for the lessons learned at camp
I am grateful for being able to sit beside the lake and look at the sky everday last week
I am grateful for the gift of music


" There are times when you ask yourself, is it worth it? I ask you...what have you done to make a worth out of it?" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Winston Koola --- India


" Success will not be yours unless you measure your dream. And guess what? Once you have measured it, people will say it's too big for you. That's when you can say, 'That's not true, it's so small it even fits in my head'." Copyright © 2006 Francisco Leon


" Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up again."
Batman Begins --- Submitted by M.A. --- United Kingdom

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.22.14

I am grateful for today
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful all ended well last night
I am grateful for mom



" Life is about trusting your feelings and taking chances, losing and finding happiness, appreciating the memories, learning from the past, and realizing people change." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Yuvathi Bechoo --- South Africa

" The only dangerous, powerful and biggest enemy to your life is you. Situations have no power to shake you until you authorize them. You are the ruler of your life. All what leads you, hurts you and brightens your future was your choice; you gave it the chance to do so." Written in 2011 by Mpendulo Chala --- South Africa

Wake up, Get up, Show up.  Give your best, conquer and defeat your goliath
--Sam Villanueva

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.21.14

I am grateful for this day

I am grateful for my HP

I am grateful for the support of my fellow 12 steppers/loopies/sparkers/friends

I am grateful to know gratitude even if I feel poorly.

I am grateful for mom

I am grateful for my home

" The way you see me today is not going to be the way you will see me tomorrow because there is a victory to be won!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nephawe Mbavhalelo --- South Africa " There will always be a time and a place for you to shine. Do not miss out on that moment when it comes." Written in 2009 by Laura Lyseight --- United Kingdom

" Now is the time... if you want to make a difference in the world, now is the time. Don't be fooled into thinking you should wait until you are older or wiser or more secure because it doesn't work that way. The wisdom will come. The security will come. But first you must begin."
Ron Atchison --- Submitted by George Wachira --- Kenya

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.20.14

I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful for today
I am grateful for my home
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for mom

" The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it's the same problem you had last year." John Foster Dulles --- Submitted by Ronita Yensenbam --- India

" We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive." C.S Lewis --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey


" We all have something to give to this world. The question is what are you contributing to make the world a better place?" Written in 2009 by Ansah Shadrach Kofi --- Ghana

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my gratitude-words of encouragement.8.19.14

I am grateful for the gift of this day

I am grateful for my Higher Power

I am grateful for the gift of the lesson yesterday even if it was painful

I am grateful for program

I am grateful for Scotty & Phil

I am grateful to have talked to James

I am grateful for the beautiful day at the lake

" Just because you're ready to receive forgiveness for your transgressions, does not mean that others are ready to forgive you. Be patient; remain prayerful and God will work it out in His own time."
Written in 2010 by Melissa Williams-Robinson --- Florida

"Make conscious choices about where you'll give your time and attention."
Jeff Davidson --- Submitted by Frank Ellis --- Illinois

" Never underestimate the power of the spoken word. Sometimes just the tone of our voice in conjunction with our words could ignite a misunderstanding and lose friendships! Think about what you are trying to convey first before you speak! You might be surprised how much easier it makes us become more understanding of one's feelings!" Written in 2010 by Jon Hawks --- Arizona

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my grat-words.8.18.14

I am grateful for today
I am grateful for my HP
I am grateful to be abstinent
I am grateful for Jon and his family
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful to know gratitude

"When in doubt, pray it out! Stop looking around for someone to give you all of life's answers. When you center yourself, your answers will appear." Written in 2014 by Rahsha Batiste --- Virginia


"Life is indeed simple and free but humans make it complex and expensive to live. The fact remains that the best things in life are free in nature; the life that we have, the air that we breathe, the water that we drink, the health that we have, the ground that we walk on, the beautiful friends and family that we have, and you can mention as many as you can. All are free in nature. My question is why do we worry ourselves about things that do not matter so much in life? I believe the best gift is that of being alive."
Written in 2014 by Ablaku Joseph Kudu --- Nigeria


"Think BIG!!! Have a GREAT vision, Dream BIG because people who will see you tomorrow will marvel because they saw your past, not what was in your mind."
Written in 2014 by Albert Douglas Quayson --- Ghana

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