Great article and all completely true. I've been sober for 19 years and have an amazing life because of this. However, I have to do some spiritual work to stay grateful and not take my sobriety for granted. I have suffered two tragic losses this past year and it has affected my business. As a result I'm feeling some shame at being poor and unsuccessful, but I need to remember that I'm also extremely resilient, resourceful and imaginative, and I'm able to pursue a new course BECAUSE I'm sober. It's amazing how many people are trapped by their own shame and low self esteem. I feel this too but I have tools to remind me I'm worthy and am able to show up and do stuff.