This week I have been learning to live more austerely. We don't have any money so I have been eating ham sandwiches every day at lunch. Every morning I crave a big breakfast but I make do with cereal. It feels good to release my dependence on these things. This morning my friend at work gave me a taco when I was most hungry.

I got to go to my meeting today. I'm very grateful today to have this group to go to although sometimes I'm not so sure they are grateful to have me. Today we talked about step 5. I was glad that I have a conception of the step because I was able to form my share around the principles.

I felt in tune and inspired today. I felt like riding a bike all day.

Tonight we played our baseball game and won. I felt bad about it though because my son's friend and hiws father who is a respected friend of mine were on the other team. Our team's coaches were a little over the top in vocalizing to our team. I felt compelled to show more reserve out as a matter of dignity for us and for the other team. We won by a large margin. I felt bad for the other team.

I was grateful for the time I got to spend with my family. I had a moment tonight when everything felt right in the world.

Today my wife spoke to me about a situation in which a counselor has asked my wife to help her family member. My wife consulted me about the situation and we talked at length about it. I felt like we are a team doing the Lord's work.

Thanks be to GOD.