GRATIFICATION

Definition of Gratification:
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.

Synonyms of Gratification:
Satisfaction, fulfilment, indulgence, relief, quenching, satiation, enjoyment, thrill, etc.

These notes are from recovery in AA and/or related 12 step programs. Readers are encouraged to click external links for more detail. We hope you find them helpful.

Love in fellowship.

In our addiction we sought instant gratification, squandering our resources.
In recovery we must learn to prioritize, sometimes denying the gratification of some desires in order to fulfill more important long-term goals.

To do so requires patience. To find that patience, we practice our program of recovery, seeking the kind of full-bodied spiritual awakening that will allow us to live and enjoy life on life’s terms. –Just For Today | More…