Luke Hand's Year of Gratitude: Celebrating Simple Joys and Sobriety
One year of daily reflections, gratitude, and sobriety, and Luke Hand is just getting started.
Ever thought about how much can change in a year? Luke Hand has, and he’s celebrating his one-year anniversary of keeping a daily gratitude diary. In this episode of 'Luke Hand Diary', Luke invites listeners into a day filled with simple pleasures and reflections on his sobriety journey. The day kicks off with Luke admiring Leon's scooter, which he finds 'bloody cool', setting a lighthearted tone.
He then heads to the RSL for lunch with friends, enjoying the new experience and the stunning view. Later, Luke whips up a fun dessert called 'frog in a pond' and shares it with friends before taking a peaceful walk on the beach. The episode also touches on Luke's vulnerability, as he shares his nervousness about holding his friend's baby, feeling they’re too delicate for him at this stage.
A visit to a friend in the hospital and a cozy dinner of roasted potatoes with rosemary picked from the RSL round out his day. Luke’s reflections on his year-long gratitude practice are candid; he admits to forgetting what he wanted to say about the milestone but remains grateful for the journey. Rating his mood and energy both at 6, he uses emojis to capture his feelings of silliness, numbness, and contentment.
The episode wraps up with Luke reminding himself to make his bed and feeling a buzz of excitement for the future. This episode is a heartwarming reminder to find joy in everyday moments and cultivate gratitude, making it perfect for anyone navigating sobriety or simply looking for a bit of inspiration.