May 20

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
The mind is so powerful in its ability to rationalize. It can make us believe the truth is a lie and what is false, reality. As we recognize how we so often delude ourselves with our thinking, we see how necessary it is to have friends with whom we are able to share anything. We have suffered enough from our self-defeating behavior. We do not deserve to keep hurting ourselves. Unless we wish to continue suffering, we will be open and honest with someone.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I not take action blindly. First I will share my plan with someone I trust.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Openness and honesty are keys to acting responsibly.

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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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November 5

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
There are so many ways I can be helpful to others. When I am feeling sorry for myself, I will try to remember what I can do. For example:

• I can be a friend to someone who feels friendless.
• I can make a call to someone I am concerned about.
• I can share love with someone who feels unloved.
• I can just listen to someone who needs to talk.
• I can be with someone who is lonely.
• I can send a cheery card to someone who is ill or having a tough time.
• I can share my experiences with someone who is confused.

None of these things take more than a little effort and yet they can accomplish wonders.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Let me help myself by helping others.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
It takes so little to do so much.

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January 21

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I once overheard it said that the way you can tell a spiritual thing from something material is in sharing. When you share something materiel, the more you share it, the smaller portion each person gets. On the other hand, when you share something spiritual, its value is simply multiplied by the number of persons with whom you share. They may in turn share it, thus increasing it as thousandfold. The principles of this program are spiritual, and to persevere in "giving it away to keep it" sooner or later makes the promises come true of having a new and better way of life.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I focus on one of the steps today and share it with someone.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I can't give it if I don't have it.

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August 10

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
The words, "I am not alone," have come to mean several things to me. I joined EA in search of personal recovery -- a desire to become well emotionally, as did all of us. But I have learned that my recovery is aided by your recovery. As I grow, I pass it on to you, and as you grow you pass it on to others. Even though ours is, in a sense, a selfish program, I must remember that what I do for me, I do for you, and vice versa. What is good for me is good for you. We are all in this together.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I never forget that when I help, I am helped; what I give away is doubly returned.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am never alone.

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July 1

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
When we share our problems and troubles with another understanding human being, we are doing each of us a favor. We are helping ourselves just by speaking about what is bothering us. Sometimes just the speaking of it aloud will supply the solution for us. If there is not an immediate answer, we feel better simply because we did talk about it. There is always the possibility that the other person can help us. By sharing our worries, we are letting the other person know of our trust and caring for them. This makes for good feelings. We also, in a sense, are telling the other person we will be there for them under similar circumstances.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May You always provide me with a warm, understanding friend who will share my troubles.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Talk about it!

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