Weekly Meeting 7/12-7/18

[janbear]

Twenty-Four Hours A Day

A.A. Thought For The Day

Before alcoholics come into A.A., they are "flying blind." But A.A.
gives them a directed beam in the A.A. program. As long as they
keep on this beam, the signal of sobriety keeps coming through. If
they have a slip, the signal is broken. If they swing off course into
drunkenness, the signal stops. Unless they regain the A.A.
directed beam, they are in danger of crashing against the
mountain peak of despair. Am I on the beam?

Meditation For The Day

Be expectant. Constantly expect better things. Believe that what
God has in store for you is better than anything you ever had
before. The way to grow old happily is to expect better things
right up to the end of your life and even beyond that. A good life is
a growing expanding life, with ever-widening horizons, an
ever-greater circle of friends and acquaintances, and an
ever-greater opportunity for usefulness.

Prayer For The Day

I pray that I may await with complete faith for the next good thing
in store for me. I pray that I may always keep an expectant
attitude toward life.

Are you "On the Beam" today?

[admin]

A few things come to mind in helping me to stay on the beam. One is making sure I start everyday connecting with God as I understand Him. I do this by praying every morning and reading meditations.

Another that comes to mind to help me stay on the beam is H.A.L.T. Don't get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.

Also exercise. It's great for both the body and mind. I exercise every day by taking a walk.

Reaching out and helping others helps me also. Giving back what has been given me.

When I take care of all the above I usually am able to stay fit spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. I am able to maintain staying on the beam.

[Dirkules]

Hello, everyone!
By the time I got here, I had created a mess in my affairs. I keep getting hit with garnishments, doctor bills, vehicle repairs,etc.It's going to be a long road for this alcoholic/addict before I can start EXPECTING good things. Having said that, I know that when I look for GOD's will & stop running on self will,good things do happen. Staying connected with people in this fellowship brings support & help in staying on the beam/ doing the next right thing. It's truly a MIRACLE to be alive & sober today. GOD's grace is there for all of us if we just get humble enough to ask for help. I'm slowly cleaning up the wreckage of my past with a lot of help, not making it any worse. I'll keep trudging this road I have made for myself. With your help [and GOD's] things will get better. My reactions to life are what make me an alcoholic. I'll keep coming back....
Dirk