The Point San Francisco
The Point San Francisco
Gratitude Attacks
Gratitude Attacks
Gratitude Attacks
Friday 1st November 2024
Karen D. shares her journey of recovery and the profound impact of cultivating gratitude in this uplifting episode of The Point San Francisco.
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Episode Overview
- Karen D. shares her early sobriety journey and the impact of her hands-on sponsor.
- The concept of 'Gratitude Attacks' is introduced as a positive and overwhelming sense of thankfulness.
- Stories from AA Zoom meetings highlight acts of kindness and support within the community.
- Starting each day with a gratitude list helps set a positive tone and encourages optimism.
- Focusing on gratitude can provide strength and motivation to stay sober.
Having a gratitude attack is a reason to celebrate and encourages optimism.
Imagine feeling so overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude that it feels like an attack! That's exactly what Karen D. experienced in this episode of The Point San Francisco titled 'Gratitude Attacks'. Karen, a newcomer with less than 40 days of sobriety, shares her journey of recovery and the profound impact of cultivating gratitude. With a new hands-on sponsor and a structured routine, Karen has found a supportive community through AA Zoom meetings.
She describes how the speaker at one meeting coined the term 'Gratitude Attacks', expressing an overwhelming sense of joy and thankfulness for being sober. This concept resonated deeply with Karen and other members, offering a refreshing perspective on gratitude. Karen recounts the stories shared by other women in the meeting, including one who had just moved to San Francisco and was struggling with her sobriety.
Despite her challenges, this woman found reasons to be grateful, such as receiving help from AA members who didn't charge her for moving services. This act of kindness gave her a glimmer of hope and reinforced the power of gratitude. Karen highlights the importance of starting each day with a gratitude list, a practice that helps set a positive tone for the day.
She reflects on how making an extensive list can lead to a 'Gratitude Attack', a concept that turns the typically negative connotation of an attack on its head. By focusing on the good things in life, even amidst struggles, Karen and her fellow AA members find strength and motivation to stay sober. If you're looking for an inspiring story about the power of gratitude in recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers a unique perspective on how shifting your mindset can make a significant difference in your sobriety journey. Why not give it a listen and see how you can incorporate gratitude into your own life?