http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGHcUKk6AM8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1AdZkvteuM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iUvb8z29O8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXSwp0EqHpM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkXR0drYtak

Thank you Dr C! A grateful heart cannot be an unhappy one.

i was at a speaker meeting once and the guy talked about the attitude of gratitude. it really resonated with me. i wish i could explain it like he did. i know what he meant i have trouble putting it into words. im trying to find help explaining it.i know what it means to me but its more of a concept or feeling. i have trouble trying to share it but i feel its very important or it wouldnt have had such a profound effect on me. ive internalized it. i wish i could explain it. ill figure it out. try anyway

Attitude of Gratitude is so important and gets me through some days. Just think about all the things that you have and are grateful for.

When I am depressed or angry, I try to shift and have an attitude of gratitude too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sXQTA3306o

I remember when I expressed my gratitude to my sponsor for helping me through the 12 Step programme. She said "It's nice to know you feel grateful but it will be even nicer to see your gratitude in action by trying to help another alcoholic."

I suppose I used to think that gratitude was mostly backward looking or just in today but in recovery I have learned how to use it in forward action thanks to others who showed me how. Not just in the rooms but everywhere - can I be bothered to pay my gratitude forward by offering to reach down that item off the high shelf for that little old lady in the supermarket. Can I have enough gratitude in my heart to motivate me in word or deed to do something for someone who can do me no good in return. Can I give without expectation of a payoff?

i told my sponsor i thought the world would b a better place if everyone did the 12 steps. he told me he thought the world would b a better place if i did them. very nice AB