Saturday, March 17, 2012

the ABCs of gratitude

My friend Lauren gave me this idea of creating an alphabetical gratitude list. So I am grateful for:

A Ari - his tiny little paws and the sound they make pitter patter on the hardwood floor
    Adam - snuggling, safety, warmth, tactical problem solving
    Arpi - encouraging the artist in me, quiet strength, laughter
    Art - splashing paint around? I'm in!

B Bua - the food she'd bring me to Westchester
    Beaches - even though I haven't been on one in a while, ultimate relaxation
    Blog - this blog and what its starting to represent
    Bollywood - the true test of depression is when I'm not watching enough Bollywood movies

C Clothes - finally having the self esteem to buy beautiful clothes that actually fit me and feel good
    Color - what would I do without the vibrant colors around me?
   Cara - for never judging me

D Decor - my home still takes my breath away. I'd love to pursue interior design as an interest - find some blogs

E Evenings - when I feel my best, the fuel to my hypomania, wanting to get things done
   Eyes - the gift of sight

F Food - comfort, dysfunction, love but still grateful for it all
   Forever 21's plus size collection
   Friends - what would I do without them
  Fufaji - he's just adorable

G God, higher power, power greater than me
    guidance
    gratitude lists! the forum

H Home - having somewhere to relax, rejuvenate, sleep, cry, love, lounge
    HR - the possibility of a career path, people always responding to me "oh you'd be great at that"
    health insurance

I India - never thought I'd say that but yes part of me is grateful for India and being Indian
  iphone and soon my new iPad

J Journaling - clears up my heart and head

K Kleenex - soft, soft

L Love - every form of it in my life
   Leo - love our "Friend time"
   Lu - maggie

M Mom - her soft everything, cheerleader
     Marriage - the institution, anticipation, hope
     Music
     Mehul
     Money
     Medical team

N  New York - always

O Outside - is so pretty right now, love this weather

P Parks ...recent trip to Riverside Park with Ari
   Pa - his hugs

Q Qualifier - believe it or not I am grateful for him because my relationship with him pushed me to get the help I need

R Relationships
    Recovery Partners

S Speakers in the bathroom, and everywhere else
   Sponsor in program - for her constant support and guidance
   Shreya - my ftp
   Stuti - so glad we have iMessage

T Telephone meetings

U Understanding

V Vulnerability

W Water

X Sex in a loving, safe relationship

Y Yes - being able to say that more often, less social anorexia

Z Zeal 

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