Addiction Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
““There is a prayer that we recite in those rooms that I love very much. It simply says, “Dear God—thank you for all that has been given, for all that has been taken away, and for all that remains.” Like many gratefully recovering addicts, I stand in amazement at all that remains—astonished that I was allowed to keep anything, after all my many years of madness and acting out. By all rights, I should have lost absolutely everything in the course of my various and sundry maelstroms and upheavals. Many people with minds as disordered as mine have indeed lost everything.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Moth Storytelling Podcast, 2015
Gratitude for what remains after loss offers a grounding prayer that acknowledges both gain and loss.
In simple terms: Thankfulness for what stays despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily gratitude for remaining blessings.
Themes
gratitude
resilience
acceptance
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
inspirational
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- addiction recovery
- mental health
- personal reflection
- daily journaling
Key Concepts
mindfulness
spirituality
recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly remains for you?
- How do you balance gratitude with processing loss?
A Different Perspective
Gratitude can overlook deeper pain.
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