February 29

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Today is a unique day; it only comes to me once every four years. It is, in a sense, an extra day - a special treat. What can I do to make this day really count? How shall I take advantage of these twenty-four hours? I can begin by making a commitment to be more accepting of others. I shall be more loving - of myself, as well as those around me. And I will take the time to enjoy my surroundings and the events which occur throughout this time. I will close this novel period of my life with gratitude to my Higher Power for one more wonderful day of living.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Thank You for an extra special day.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
God gave me a perfect gift of twenty-four hours and asked for nothing in return.

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February 21

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Obstacles that are sent my way may not have a lesson in them which I can learn the same day. The patience I learn will help me to realize the master plan in my life very often includes lessons for tomorrow, not today. If something is missing in my life, my Higher Power is working for my good now, and the good that will come takes time, even years in some cases, for me to get ready for it.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I realize when a bad day has passed, things never look as black afterwards, especially if I deal with it by a healthy sharing with people I trust.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
"This too shall pass," means that things will get better or I will get better. It does not always mean the situation will change.

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February 20

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
How often have we been grateful for our fear, pain, or anger? Most of us would have to say rarely. Through the program we have come to realize these experiences are necessary to our growth and freedom, and we became more accepting of these moments. The more quickly we embrace our fear, pain, or anger, the less time we spend suffering. Our willingness to risk facing our feelings, as frightening as it often is, brings us the feelings of peace and belonging which we have been seeking for so long.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Grant me the courage to face my pain and the insight to see the healing beyond.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I will choose to embrace my pain. I will become me.

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February 11

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
One of the best persons to help you in times of trouble is someone who has had a similar problem. We say similar because no two problems are exactly alike. But somebody who has been down the path, around the track, and has actually survived to see the light at the end of the tunnel, can do wonders to lighten the load of the burden we are carrying. My words, my attitudes, my caring, and my sharing are all appreciated by someone. Sometimes they let me know I have helped them and sometimes they do not. The important thing is that we help each other.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Open my eyes to see friends who can help me and friends I can help.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
A helping hand does not end at your wrist - It goes all the way to your heart.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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