June, 2021
Volume 2, Issue 2

Quick Tip of theMonthStrength & Hope
A message in support of emotional well-being.

Clarifying what the problem really is can go a longway to finding a solution.
Try writing things downwhen you are sorting out anissue.

Contributions to EA Help Everyone — Paul N.
As we move forward in “the new normal” way of life in many parts of theworld, it is time to take stock of the financial health of EA and look atsome opportunities and challenges on the horizon for our fellowship.
Service and support are very important facets of the EA program and arepart of carrying the message into communities around the world. The
more we grow in the program, the more we see that whatever we can contribute to help others – whether that contribution is in the form of time,attention, effort or simply our presence – is a true investment in both theiremotional well-being and in our own enduring serenity.
For the past fifteen months, millions of people around the world, small
businesses and non-profits have seen financial hardships and EA has beenno exception. While the losses that the organization has endured have declined from prior years, losing money each year is not feasible. In order tobe able to sustain the work of the organization (fulfill literature orders,support groups, maintain a presence online and more) and grow (work tomake as many people as possible aware of the program, develop new material that current and new members can use to grow through the programand more), financial contributions are essential. Our traditions point to theimportance of being a self-sustaining program. During the pandemic, individuals in EA stepped up their contributions significantly, but this wasoffset by lower group contributions. Now that in-person groups are starting up again it is important to bring up donations as a part of the program
during meetings.
Entering our new fiscal year July 1, though, we realize that without anincrease in donations, EA will struggle to continue to offer its message ofhope and wellness to all. Here are a few ways you can help:
 Toss $3 into the basket whenever possible.
 Make a monthly contribution to your program online here: https://donorbox.org/emotionsanonymous-donate If your employer has a matching program, your donation can double.
 Generate some community awareness! Send out flyers with meeting
information to places of worship, hospitals, mental health centers, etc.
 Sign up for Amazon Smile at Smile.Amazon.com and choose EAI —5% of every eligible purchase you make will be donated.

Your Trustees
Scott J.— MN
507-276-0323
sdjakel@gmail.com
President
John W.— MN
612-760-0313
johnwerner52@gmail.com

Vice President
Colleen C.— MN
651-245-5461
coyne2003@hotmail.com
Secretary
Paul N.— NJ
929-399-6515
aibtikarfoundation@gmail.com
Treasurer
Derita P.— OH
216-624-3559
deritapippen@gmail.com
Steve B.— CA
909-438-4938
stevebell_28@yahoo.com
Kelsey W.— IL
618-334-6658
knlweez@gmail.com
Behzad Arabpour Dahouei —Iran0098 913 341 4015
Behzad_7761@yahoo.com

June’s Tools forRecovery
Step 6
Were entirely ready to have
God remove all these defects ofcharacter.

Promise 6
We have less concern about self
and gain interest in others.

Just for Today 6
I will try to go out of my way
to be kind to someone I meet. I
will be considerate, talk low,and look as good as I can. I
will not engage in unnecessary
criticism or finding fault, nor
try to improve or regulate anybody except myself.

Slogan 6
Look for the good.

Hopping Off the Fence — Lynn A.
Emotional starvation is acharacter defect that I used
before finding recovery. It
kept me distant, safe, anduncommitted. That is thedelusional ideals of someone
without a Higher Power,
someone without the benefits of recovery, someone
who is trying to make italone.
It doesn't work, and it neverhas.
Recovery made me get offthe fence. I could not haverecovery straddling the fencewith one foot in the past anda toe in the future. Fear kept
me there; faith moved me
on. Faith is not just a word.
It is the practice of belief inall parts of my day. In that
realm, it does not matter
what goes on around me. It
does not matter what is said.
Being anchored in faith allows me to let go and let

God. It is the teflon coatingthat lets things slide off, notstick.
Recovery is life, and all thatentails. Good times, badtimes, happiness, sadness,
joy and pain, it's all there.
Emotional starvation is not.
Immersed with living eachday, emotions are an essential part of living. They cannot be denied. I never knew
life before recovery. I
stuffed emotions, denied
them … and was consumed
by them. Left unchecked,
they ran my life into theground. But that's okay, because it brought me to recovery.
Today, I shall remember thatto live is to love, and it cannot be done without the benefits of emotions. Love as
your Higher Power lovesyou.

Helpful Concept 6
We never discuss religion,
politics, national or international issues, or other belief
systems or policies. EA has noopinion on outside issues.

Tradition 6
An EA group ought never endorse, finance or lend the EA
name to any related facility oroutside enterprise, lest problems of money, property andprestige divert us from our primary purpose.

Expecting Good — Gail R.
I really like the March 3rd reflection from the Today bookabout expecting good to come my way if I expect it. It usually works out that way, although I haven't really been doing it
lately. For me, finding recovery has taken a lot of work, andit's been really hard at times. But I have learned that although there are a lot of things I don't have control over (likeother people), there are a few things I can control, like myattitude. I might start tomorrow "expecting tranquility, serenity and friendliness." I know that I don't want to spend mylife wondering "what if." I do know that if I keep my focus
on me, detach from my son, and attach to my Higher Power,things seem to go smoother.
You can find the Trustee Reflections on the website,www.emotionsanonymous.org.
This month we focus on Step 6.
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Contribution Gratitude
EAI could not operate without donations
and we deeply appreciate your support!
Recent gifts have been received from:Mesa, AZ Lori B
Louis V
Linda H
Hugh T
Richard P
Anonymous Bend, OR
Ukiah, CA
Larry W
Audrey L
Jo M
Sophie H
Harrison L
Thomas P
Colleen C Daryl D
Jean G
Carmelita B Norman, OK Joseph L
Kelley S
Lauren O
Melvin J
Ron L
Raynaldo M Kathleen M
Sara B
Rhonda J
MidwestLeigh B
Robin E
City, OKCan you Help?
We could use some production help
in the St. Paul office! If you are inthe area and have a spare couple
hours each week, email Elaine atAdministrative NewsMay has been a busy month—but
actually, all the months seem to bethat way for our small, part time
staff! We reached out with information to healthcare providers andhave received a great interest to learn
more about the EA program. We helda contribution appeal and we remain
grateful for the financial support frommembers that allow us to continue toprovide services across the globe. We
revised our agreement with PFEA in
Canada to sell EA materials in English and French from their location,
reducing the shipping costs for ourCanadian friends. We continue tointroduce new literature—the mostrecent new titles are Calm and Acceptance—with more to come! Finally, we will celebrate Carleen’s 25thanniversary as the shipping coordinator at EAI in June at the same timethat we celebrate her retirement.
Carleen started working at EAI inJune, 1996. We will miss her!

Easy to Drift, Better to Stay the Course— MLIt's easy for me to drift back into my judgement and criticalways. These are a couple of my big meanies that recycle fromtime to time.
I'm reminded that other people's business IS NONE OF MY
BUSINESS. It's often a little tap on the wrist or a small reprimand rather than an all out blowup. Thankfully.
I'm also reminded that being kind to myself is part of "Liveand Let Live." It can feel challenging when these two defects
start to get in my way, especially when I thought I had leftthem behind for good. LOL.
I've had a couple days where I had to express some anger
with HP… I couldn't quite square the Covid-19 virus pandemic, losing our dream vacation, and an unfinished building
sitting abandoned in our backyard.
Still...
The good far outweighs. I'm always grateful to start my daywith my HP. Even challenging days are so much better working this program. I CAN live with unsolved problems. I can
break things down, handle what I can and turn the rest over tomy loving, supportive Higher Power.
I have different names for my HP, but it is always the same
presence. Steady, calm, patient and loving. And this is thebest of EA for me. I always have a place (someone/something) to turn - along with the good, orderly direction
defined by the Steps.

Please Make a Gift Today!
We have special designated funds that make it possible toprovide scholarships for the initial materials for newgroups, to send literature to incarcerated folks, and to offer
free materials to individuals who can not afford them. We
need your contribution to continue to provide these important services. You can make a gift on the website here.
Thank you!

Office Information
EAI P.O. Box 4245 St. Paul MN 55104-0245
Office Hours: M-TH 10a.m.—3 p.m. CT
Phone: 651-647-9712
www.emotionsanonymous.org
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