February 10, 2010 at 2:10 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: confidentiality
FEBRUARY 10
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
When speaking with friends in the program, we must always remember to protect the information they share with us. By the same token, we need not hesitate to remind them of our need for privacy. It is so easy for us to speak of intimate details with EA friends that anyone can sometimes forget he or she is expected to remain silent. There are many advantages to having these free and easy conversations: we learn to be honest, we do not have to worry about ridicule or condemnation, and we have the opportunity to spot self-deception.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Help me to be a trusted confident – one with whom others will want to share.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
It is better to be a receiver than a transmitter.
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 9, 2010 at 2:09 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: Higher Power
FEBRUARY 9
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I have some secret goals, some things I long to do, and yet fear often holds me back. It can be fear of failure or fear of success. I keep saying, “I can’t,” to myself. Saying or thinking “I can’t” certainly limits me. That is the time to start saying, “I want to, and with my Higher Power’s help, I can!” Nothing is impossible with the help of my Higher Power. I can get all the strength I need, all the ability I need, and all the confidence I need. I can be free, happy, healthy, loving, and successful. I can be all I was created to be.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Thanks for all the help You give to me when I ask and when I do not. Remind me never to take that help for granted.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I want to and I can!
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 8, 2010 at 2:08 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: caretaking
FEBRUARY 8
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I am a “caretaker.” I thought I knew what was best for everyone. They would be fine if they would only follow my advice. When they did not, I became frustrated and angry and felt rejected. The program teaches me that God is in charge, not me. I resent other people trying to control me; why shouldn’t other people resent my trying to control them? I am not God. I am powerless to change anyone but myself. When I get too busy in other people’s lives, it is because I am running away from myself.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I remember that if I quit running the world, control will revert to the Power who is, and should be, in control – You.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am not in charge. God is.
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 7, 2010 at 2:07 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: happiness
FEBRUARY 7
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Today I am happy. I am happy because I am me. I am happy because my life is
filled with wonders: people, places, and things. I am happy because I know I
have much to give and much to receive. Today is an extraordinary day. I am
happy because wonderful things are going to happen to me today. I will have
new, satisfying, productive ideas and I will have new, satisfying, productive
ideas and experiences. I will meet loving people who will share themselves with
me. Someone will give me a hug or a warm touch and a smile. There will be
laughter, sunshine, and serenity – even if it rains.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
I give thanks for this day and bless every moment of it.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am happy!
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 6, 2010 at 2:06 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: 3rd step, surrender, third step
FEBRUARY 6
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I decide on a daily basis to surrender my will and my life (my thoughts and my actions) to God. This step is one of total surrender. I am saying, “My life is Yours, God. I am willing to do Your will for me.” My job is to pay attention, for God does let me know what is wanted from me as I go through my day. Much of the time it is taking care of ordinary activities. I call it putting one foot in front of the other.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I have the willingness to surrender all aspects of my life to my loving Higher Power.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Surrender!
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 5, 2010 at 2:05 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: contradictions
FEBRUARY 5
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I am full of contradictions. I am angry and I am loving. I am happy about
somethings and I am often sad about the same things. I love and hate some
people. I seek and fear success. This, to a logical person, is almost
impossible to deal with. To ancient man it is confusing that there were
seasons. Lightning was a mystery prior to Ben Franklin. Neither of these ideas
baffles us today. I am now learning to accept the contradictions within me as
things I just do not understand.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Help me to realize that understanding comes with time.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I will be shown.
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 4, 2010 at 2:04 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: perfectionism
FEBRUARY 4
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Many of us at one time or another have been perfectionists. This has led to
excessive activity, oppression of others, or even to paralysis of action. The
slogan, “Let go and let God,” does not mean to quit. It means to leave the
results to God. If we can do that and concern ourselves only with the effort,
we will accomplish a great deal. At the same time, we can be happy since we
will avoid anxiety.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
I pray I will only consider doing my best – that is perfect enough for me.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Perfect is not necessarily best.
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 3, 2010 at 2:03 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: intimacy, realistic expectations
FEBRUARY 3
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Intimacy is not referring only to sexual relationships. Intimacy is being very close to someone: someone we trust, someone with whom we can share our deepest thoughts and feelings. We all need an intimate relationship, even those who might vehemently express they do not. To have someone truly know us, and still accept us, gives us the human bonding we need to find our existence meaningful. We are loveable. We do count. We are worthwhile. Yet we will never come to this realization unless we leave the door to our heart open.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I have the humility to be myself and let someone close know something I have been hiding.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Each time we risk being vulnerable and are accepted, we feel love. We also discover a greater awareness of our value.
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 2, 2010 at 2:02 am (02 February, Today Book Readings)
Tags: holidays
FEBRUARY 2
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
In the northern part of the United States we honor a kind of silly tradition called Groundhog Day on this date. As the legend goes, this small animal comes out of hibernation to see if he can see his shadow. If the sun is shining, he runs back into his hole and that is supposed to mean six more weeks of winter, which no one wants. The groundhog reminds me of myself in my pre-program days – afraid of my own shadow. I was afraid of my past, my present, and my future. I believed the remainder of my life would be all winter. There was no love to warm me or any hope to kindle a spark of energy to set my inner furnace working. I have learned I have nothing to be afraid of because I have a Higher Power to turn to. My life has grown to include all four seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring.
MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Help me realize the seasons come from my heart and mind.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Life is fuller with all four seasons.
FROM: TODAY BOOK, (http://www.emotionsanonymous.org)
© Copyright 1987 Emotions Anonymous, used with permission of the EA International Service Center
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February 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm (02 Month of February 2010, EA Connection)
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