October, 2022
Volume 3, Issue 6

50 Tips for 50 Years:
Celebrating 50 Yearsof EAI*

Strength & Hope
A message in support of emotional well-being.

Share the program with others when appropriate. The
path to emotional wellness
should not be a secret!

If it’s Fall in the U.S...
...it must be time once again for the EA Annual Membership Meeting.
The virtual meeting is an opportunity to learn more about what’s
happening in our fellowship and to share your thoughts on relevant topics.

* Item #102

Your Trustees

Find out more by downloading the agenda for the Oct. 22 morning
meeting by going to EAI’s website or see below. All members areencouraged to attend via video or phone. One member per EA groupshould be designated as a representative for any issues that require a vote.

Paul N. — TX, USA
929-399-6515
Aibtikarfoundation@gmail.com
President

This year we will welcome three new members to the EAI Board ofTrustees, hear from current Board President Paul Nouri, discuss therecently approved EA Bylaws, discuss ways to share the program
message and weigh in on building a financially sustainable model for ourfellowship.

Steve B. — CA, USA
909-438-4938
Stevebell_28@yahoo.com
Vice President

As has been addressed previously in this newsletter and elsewhere, EA
struggles to maintain the consistent income that allows us to support ourmembers with things like literature services through the EAI office andthe professional assistance of our executive director. The fiscal year
ending in June saw a loss of about $30,000 compared to the previousyear. We do have a reserve to make us whole this year, but obviously
losses like this are not sustainable. We urgently need your help to think
about how to make changes.
In other news, we revised our website language to reflect a new U.S
nationwide service for those experiencing serious mental healthchallenges. If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening
mental health crisis, consider dialing or texting 988 or chatting at
988lifeline.org EAI does not endorse any non-program services but
simply provides this as a potential public safety resource.
Thank you for your support in ensuring EA continues to be a strong,
vibrant, living program that helps improve the lives of thousands ofpeople around the world. We hope to see you at the annual meeting.
EA’s Annual Meeting: Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. CT. To join by video
use this link (https://meet.google.com/pbw-cghq-dcr). To join by phone,dial (+1) 605-472-5304 followed by the Access Code (488333#) and PIN(1273#).

Colleen C. — MN, USA
651-245-5461
Coyne2003@hotmail.com
Secretary
Kelsey W. — IL, USA
618-334-6658
Knlweez@gmail.com
Behzad A. D. — Kerman, Iran0098 913 341 4015
Behzad_7761@yahoo.com
Fred F. — CA, USA
909-384-2935
Oldpilot62@gmail.com
Carolina W. —NY, USA
646-525-0095
Sanctuarynyc2021@gmail.com
Kathleen E. — MN, USA
320-267-2040
Kathleene.engel@gmail.com

October’s Tools
for Recovery
Step 10
Continued to take personal inventory and when we werewrong promptly admitted it.
Promise 10
We intuitively know how tohandle situations which used tobaffle us
Just for Today 10
I shall be unafraid. Particularly, I shall be unafraid to be
happy, to enjoy what is good,what is beautiful, and what islovely in life.
Slogan 10
I need people
Helpful Concept 10
We have not found it helpful
to place labels on any degreeof illness or health. We may
have different symptoms, but
the underlying emotions are
the same or similar. We discover we are not unique inour difficulties and illnesses.
Tradition 10

Emotions Anonymous has no
opinion on outside issues;hence, the EA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.
Principle 10
Perseverance

Perseverance — Gail R.
A recent RFT said “Help me remember that positive thoughts
and actions can improve feelings” and “Nothing changes
unless something changes.”
I really like this reflection, it speaks to me. To me, this is thegist of the EA program and why it has helped me somuch. It's a simple program, but it's not easy. I haveadmitted that I'm powerless over my emotions. I can't"command" myself to feel better although I used to try a lot
before EA. I do my best to work the steps for sane living, the12 steps of recovery. Even though I don't feel great every
day, I've gradually come to feel better overall, most of thetime, as a result of using these 12 steps in my life. I havefound that I do have to persevere, and do what feels to me
like HP's will every day. I've been able to find some peace,even though my life is less than perfect. Very grateful.

Have you considered making a monthly, online contribution
to EAI? As groups moved – and stayed — meeting virtually, agreat way to make your regular contribution is to set up an
automatic contribution through PayPal or directly from yourbank. You can go to https://donorbox.org/
emotionsanonymousinternational to make your gift today.

Choosing Wonderful — Luz M.
In recovery, I make every day the decision to turn my life
over to the care of my HP. I have the power to choose how tolive my life every single day. Therefore, I feel free how
to be able to enjoy the wonderful and simple things in mylife.
I fear nothing because I am close to my HP. So that union
enables me to live my life at its fullest, here and now.
Being able to recognize and to appreciate all the wonders
within me and around me. The beauty of my whole life withGrace, Love and Gratitude.
You can find the Trustee Reflections on the website,
www.EmotionsAnonymous.org.
This month we focus on JFT 10.
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Contribution Gratitude
EAI could not operate without donations
and we deeply appreciate your support!
Recent gifts have been received from thesegroups:Austin, TX
Ukiah, CA
Burlington, IA
Midwest City, OK
Saratoga, WY
Sylvania, OH“Concordia” (Skype)
Niagara Falls, ON Canada
Bend, OR (3 Zoom Groups)
Middleburg Heights, OH
Tues Virginia Beach, VA
Twin Cities, MN IntergroupSun 2:30 PM, ET (Zoom)
Daily M-F 6:30 AM, ET (Zoom)“Discuss the Solution” Sacramento, CA“Hamline EA” St. Paul, MN Thurs“Apple Valley EA” Burnsville, MN

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 "Live andLet Live." It can feel challenging when these two defects startto get in my way, especially when I thought I had left thembehind for good. Lol.

In Gratitude for:I've had a couple days where I had to express some anger with
HP...I couldn't quite square the Covid virus pandemic, losing
our dream vacation, and an unfinished building sitting
abandoned in our backyard.

Emotions Anonymous, from the Austin,
TX group

Still…

MaryEllen, from the “Next Frontier”
Phone Group

From the Executive Director
You may have noticed a couple of surveys
that were sent out recently. We’re trying tobetter understand who makes up the EA
program membership and what products
and services we can offer. Please respond tothe surveys—they only take a minute!
Our most recent addition is a water bottle!
It’s BPA-free and has one of the EA
slogans printed on it. We received a lot ofvery positive feedback when we offered thiswater bottle as a thank you gift forindividuals who signed up to make monthly
contributions last year, so we decided tooffer it for sale too. You can see a picture ofit on the website and order it from theonline store. Now through the end ofOctober, when you purchase a water bottle
you get a free EA bear!
The Annual Report for the previous fiscal
year is now available. You can access it onthe website here.

The good far outweighs. I'm always grateful to start my day
with my HP. Even challenging days are so much betterworking this program. I CAN live with unsolved problems. I
can break things down, handle what I can and turn the rest overto my 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 the bestof EA for me. I always have a place (someone/something) toturn - along with the good, orderly direction defined by theSteps.
Please write!
We encourage member reflections! Please submit yours tosubmissions@emotionsanonymous.org. Reflections should be
no more than 200 words. Please note which step/promise/tradition etc. you are referencing.
Office Information
EAI P.O. Box 4245 St. Paul MN 55104-0245 USA
Office Hours: TU-TH 12p.m. (noon) — 5 p.m. CT
Phone: +1 651-647-9712
www.EmotionsAnonymous.org
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