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I am kind of anxious about chairing the meeting tonight at an out-of-town meeting--I have been there many times but have never chaired this meeting.
It is a great meeting whether there are many or few. Maybe because summer is ending, there will be a good crowd. I am not nervous about chairing the meeting because of the size of the meeting; just a bit because of what I might say. I am so critical of myself when I go to this particular meeting. I only go to it once a month on the 2nd Tuesday. I am beginning to feel more comfortable there though. I am getting to really know a lot of the regulars. They seem to like me--Ha Ha!
So, here I sit w/ some anxiety. I will let you all know how it went. I really have nothing to worry about. And, I keep repeating myself. Now that I have mentioned all this, I feel a little better. What will the topic be? I am not sure.
My sponsor taught me to walk into the meetings by asking Higher power to help me hear what HP wants me to hear and to help me say what needs to be said... to take my SELF out of it. Which is really good advice for me because when I THINK TOO MUCH, my ego is all involved and I end up with a bumbling share... sounding insincere, blah, blah, blah
Just be present. I like to close my eyes during the meeting to hear my breath (which, for me, is a great reminder of HP's presence) That is why I am there... to meet a power greater than myself.
What you are actually doing tonight is service work.... Good for (((you))) All shall be well!!
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The prayer isn't for Higher Power to change our lives, but rather to change us.
Oh darn it I missed this originally!! How did it go I'm with Tommy, .. lol?
Hugs P :)
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
