Many of us living in one day at a time recovery understand the reality of the choice that we have which a is part of our awakening when every day begins. Knowing that we are people who live one day at a time many of us start the day with an acknowledgement of gratitude to God, the spirit, or the universe that we are people living in recovery. In doing so we understand how precious life truly is and we whole-heartedly believe that every breath we take is one tremendous act of grace. It is our first and foremost thought when we awaken past the confines of slumber’s fog. What we discover is that gratitude goes a long way in strengthening our contentment. Gratitude makes joy possible and joy strengthens resilience. When we grow in resilience we understand the gifts of recovery. Life is good. We begin to understand reality’s reality. Peace.