June 30

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
When I first came into the program, I did not believe in God. I had decided there was no God. According to my thinking, there was too much suffering in the world and in my life for there to be a God. Life did not work the way I wanted, and I was not getting my way. I concluded that there could not be a God. Step Two said a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. I had to become open to believe in a power greater than myself.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Help me to be willing to surrender my old ideas about You and develop new ones.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Misbelief, disbelief, and no belief produce my miseries.

June 29

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I am a winner! What a perfect way to start the day -- reminding myself that with my Higher Power's help, I can accomplish what I need to today. The old saying, ""Where there's a will there's a way," applies to me today. If obstacles appear, I will remember there is always a way to hurdle them. I will have the determinations and strength to keep going until I reach my goals. I will not become discouraged and will have enough faith to persevere, knowing in my heart and mind that I truly am a winner.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Thank You, God, for the strength You give me to carry on.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am a winner in the game of life.

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June 28

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
How much of my life has been spent wallowing in guilt instead of taking action? The program teaches that this sick pleasure is one of the dubious luxuries I cannot afford. If I feel guilty today, I can use that guilt to propel me into action, admitting my fault (Steps Five and Ten) and making amends (Step Nine). When I have done my best to correct what I did, I am free to forgive myself. EA is a program of action, not retrospection. I cannot carry a heavy burden of guilt anymore.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Let me be clear bout where I was at fault, and fearless and thorough in making amends. Help me to accept the response, even if it is not what I had hoped for.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
To travel lightly through life without the wreckage of the past.

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June 27

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
The fear of the pain of acute depression remains with those who have suffered in the throes of it. The agony of being so hopeless lingers in our memories. The total apathy of our lives during that time is not easy to forget. Yet, it is wrong to be preoccupied with our past ailments. A look back to remember what life was like can be healthy in that it is reassuring to see how far we have come. Only those of us who have been there can know what the person now suffering from depression is going through. Only we can prove that it can, and will, get better. By sharing our pasts, we can improve our and others' futures.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May my past struggle with depression prove valuable to someone else.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Don't dwell; just tell.