July, 2020
Volume 1, Issue 3

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

Trustee reflection — Scott J.
Sharing our experience, strength, and hope during the pandemic has
been very rewarding. I’ve had the chance to attend EA meetings
throughout the United States with people from around theworld. Why? Because I’ve stayed home and been able to accessmeetings remotely! I’ve found that there is amazing diversity in
how each group functions, while remaining true to the core program elements. I find it very refreshing and enlightening.
EA’s remote meetings are growing and going strong. There are somany people looking to connect in so many ways!!
I’ve noticed that more and more people are finding ways to enter
into co-sponsoring relationships – committed to mutual growth in
the program by sponsoring each other. Many purchase a workbook
and work through the material in twos or threes. It is really inspirational to see how people make this program work for themselves.
Speaking of workbooks…. lots of people are using the newest EAI
workbook, Welcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me. I’m sograteful for the way this material is able to augment and expand on
the principles of spirituality and growth that can come in our program as we work the program together. Welcoming the SpiritualAwakening Within Me captures the spirit of EA!!
What is not growing is our funding. The lack of face-to-face meetings draws attention away from our 7th Tradition of support - andnow, more than ever, the EAI organization needs that support. In
spite of the decline in giving, EAI has created a weekly email toinspire members during these hard times, recreated the newsletterto better fit the organization and the needs of members, and produced new literature! Think of what we could do if we weren’t constantly facing an uphill financial battle! WOW!
Final thoughts…. Thanks for hanging in there with us in these challenging times. We hope all our efforts keep you informed and inspired!

Consider setting a onehour timer on your phone
and when it reminds you,take a minute each hour topray and/or meditate.

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

Vice President
Colleen C.— MN
651-245-5461
coyne2003@hotmail.com
Secretary
Paul N.— NJ
201-264-1807
paul@nobleequity.com
Treasurer
Derita P.— OH
216-624-3559
deritapippen@gmail.com
Steve B.— CA
909-438-4938
stevebell_28@yahoo.com

Living the Slogans
The Month of
JULY’S Tools for
RECOVERY
Step 7
Humbly asked Him to remove
our shortcomings

Promise 7
Self-seeking slips away.

Just for Today 7
I will have a program. I may
not follow it exactly, but I will
have it. I will save myself fromtwo pests— hurry and indecision.

Slogan 7
Look for the good

Helpful Concept 7
Emotions Anonymous is a
spiritual program, not a religious program. We do not advocate any particular beliefsystem.

Tradition 7
Every EA group ought to be
fully self-supporting, declining
outside contributions.

—Anonymous
During the summer months
in most places in the northern hemisphere, July is oneof those nice months weather-wise. People get a chanceto spend time outside - unless it's too hot or humid!
On super hot summer days
those who are fortunate areable to retreat inside to theair conditioning or to a coolbasement. It seems that ourrange of comfort is not very
wide - just a few degrees
determine that things are not
too hot and not toocold. Much like the porridge of Goldilocks and the 3bears, we look for a temperature that's "just right."
I've found that part of working the EA program is about
expanding my capacity todeal with life when it gets alittle "hot around the collar"
for me. I try to figure out
how to use the program tools
to help me deal with situations that are uncomfortable — not the “right temperature” — for me.

The slogans help me a lot.
I can remember This Too
Shall Pass when I'm dealing
with a stressful situation that"heats up" my anxiety. I canremember that I Have A
Choice when things are getting hard for me to tolerate. Sometimes that choice isjust to change my attitude
and to accept things that areoutside of my control.
The summer season in either
hemisphere is often viewed
as being too short for thoseof us who like the warmerdays. I try to focus on those
things for which I can begrateful. I try to gather withothers when I can. No matter
what the season, I Need People.
Wherever we are in theworld, I hope that we can
Look For The Good and toremember to Live And Let
Live - even when things arenot as we'd like them to be.

What it Means to have a Program— Luz M.

Just for today I will have a program… which offers a chanceat rebuilding at any time in my life. I have tools to be able tolearn how to connect, to identify and to embrace my own feelings, emotions, attitudes and behaviors. Connecting with others with a greater awareness and with my HP who provides mewith serenity, hope and strength that sometimes I may need.
This program gives me the benefits of ongoing personal andspiritual growth.
You can find the Trustee Reflections on the website,www.emotionsanonymous.org.
This month we focus on Promise #7.
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Contribution Gratitude

An Investment of $1 a Week — Paul N., EAI

EAI could not operate without
donations and we deeply appreciate
your support! Recent gifts have been
received from these groups:

Treasurer
As virtual meetings continue, contributing $1-$2 at meetings has
dropped off. The emotional support continues, but financial support has fallen by the wayside. We can’t know exactly how many
people benefit from EA’s program each week; we do know that
there are about 600 in-person or virtual groups worldwide. Whatwould it mean if each person gave $1/week?

St. Cloud, MN
Norfolk, VA
Hollywood, FLBend, OR Wed
Rialto, CABrainerd, MN
Prairie Village, KS
Burnsville/Apple Valley, MN
Burlington, ON Canada
Midwest City, OKWashington, DC Mon 12:15 PM
Sacramento, CA Tues 6:30 PM
St. Paul, MN (Dayton Ave. Chapter)

Administrative NewsThe current Board of Trustees is composed of six members who serve threeyear terms, with an option to serve asecond term. Each spring we ask for
new trustees to join the Board. Applications are reviewed by the current
Trustees and then interviews are heldto determine who is asked to join theBoard. Decisions are based on meeting the qualifications to become aTrustee and on what the Board needs(for example, we may seek someone
with writing skills, or someone whohas experience in technology). That
process is happening now and we lookforward to welcoming new Trusteessoon.
The EAI staff will continue to work
both in the office and remotely
through the summer months.
Plans for the annual fall membership
meeting will be announced soon.

It would mean we would be able to do even more to help ourmembers — with just this one simple change.
What can $1 buy each week? Maybe a coffee or soda, a song on
iTunes, a scratch-off lottery ticket, a temporary tattoo, etc.
What can $1/week buy in EA? I contend it can buy hope – maybe
even a shot at peace and serenity. It can buy the ability to not only
survive but thrive. It can buy the chance for each of us to have aprogram that helps us every day and the ability to reach out toothers in need.
The EAI office produces and distributes new and existing material
for members, fields inquiries from existing groups worldwide andis crucial for providing information and guidance for people starting new groups. This is done for less than $25 per member, butcosts have crept up due to inflation. A little more from every
member would go a long way in ensuring that this program remains viable and active, and that, in the spirit of Step Twelve, weare all able to continue carrying the EA message. Since I feel theEA program literally saved my life, I want to make sure the program is here for others as well. I am committed to regular, generous gifts to this organization and ask that you choose to be aswell.
Tradition 1 tells us, “Our common welfare should come first, personal recovery depends on EA unity.” In the interest of unity,
think about how you can support EAI and how to emphasize theimportance of regular contributions within your group.

Upcoming Virtual Retreat!
ZOOMING INTO WHOLENESS: Finding our Way
Through the EA Stages of Recovery — July 17-18, 2020.
Information on how to participate is available on the website
event calendar at https://emotionsanonymous.org/what-weoffer/event-calendar.html/calendar/2020/7
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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