so it took a few days for it to sink in, then i acutally read it:

gratitude, service and sacrifice. ('The 24 Hours a Day' book rocks!)

not just in aa, but in life.  that is so true. and difficult to keep in this selfish head of mine.

i have gratitude down pat (usually).  service is a balance between myself, family and work.  now sacrifice - that is a word i don't normally practice.

to make this short and sweet, i've been really trying to get out of  myself.  and that does work!  not just in the fellowship of aa, but living life all around me.  :)

on another note, picture this:  i usually exercise on an elliptical every morning.  i like to close my eyes and communicate with God during this time. 

the hotel we stayed at had a treadmill.  awesome!  i'm on the treadmill getting into my zone and close my eyes.  giving thanks for my great mood, family, vacation and the next thing i knew i went flying backwards, landed on my arse and broke the rear panel/roller. 

ouch!  what was i thinking?  omgoodness!  hilarious and painfully stupid.  these are two completely different machines.  obviously i was more comfortable than i should of been, with myself and surroundings.  stay your toes jodi!

just another example of some painful things i experience before i learn a lesson!

life is good! God Bless.  :)

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