A LIST OF BLESSINGS

Ah, my friend, 'A List of Blessings' — this is the heart of gratitude in recovery. You see, the Big Book doesn't use that exact phrase, but it's woven into the Promises on page 83: 'We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.' That means every stumble, every dark moment, becomes a treasure when you see how it led you here. On page 84, it says, 'We will see how our experience can benefit others.' So your list of blessings isn't just the good times — it's the whole messy journey that shaped you into the person who can now help another alcoholic. The Promises aren't about forgetting; they're about transforming. That's why Step 10 and Step 11 are daily practices — you review your day, see where you fell short, but also where you were grateful [Page 88]. Gratitude isn't a feeling; it's a discipline. When you wake up each morning and mentally list your blessings — even the hard ones — you're living in the solution. The Big Book says on page 86: 'We thank God from morning until night.' That's not just prayer; it's a way of seeing the world.