This book weaves together two intertwined threads: a deep exploration of gratitude, gathered from the richest wells of wisdom, and the story of my own descent into the darkness of addiction-a darkness from which gratitude became my guiding light, lifting me up and keeping me aloft. My journey unfolds at the end of each chapter, while the broader canvas of gratitude provides the backdrop, painting the scene in hues of hope and renewal.
Now, as I walk in the radiant glow of my 37th year in recovery, I see gratitude's golden thread, weaving gently, binding the tapestry of my days. It is the gratitude I was gifted, held in the open palms of others, extended with a love so deep it became a light, guiding me forward, step by step. It is the gratitude I now strive to embody, a daily hymn sung quietly within, a practice not of perfection, but of persistence, turning my gaze always toward the good.
My deepest hope is that these words will awaken in you a new way of seeing-a vision of blessings abundant, waiting quietly to be noticed, cherished, embraced. Let gratitude become your sacred ritual, and I know your heart will bloom, richly rewarded with joy you cannot yet dream. Once your eyes are opened to the gifts of your life, live that gratitude with fierce devotion, and watch as the blessings multiply, magnified beyond the reaches of your wildest dreams.