Today I got to participate in a CA business meeting.

I was resentful when some members were obstinate and argumentative and insulted me.
My pride, personal relations, and ambitions were hurt or threatened.
I was afraid things wouldn't go my way.
I was afraid that people would think less of me because I was characterized as being financially irresponsible.
I placed too much reliance on my ability to convince others of my ideas.
I placed too much expectation on the ability of a group of addicts to interact sanely.
I over-valued my reputation.
I was self-righteous and indignant.

The good thing about this incident was that I chose not to react to what was said at the loss of face. I chose not to participate any further in a dysfunctional interaction. I believe that I also gave my resentment over to God immediately.

This afternoon I got too angry when my son was misbehaving and talking back. Again I was able to recognize this right away and recieve God's graces to recover. With the help of my wife he finally began to behave. We went on a long bike ride after dinner. This evening I made amends to him before bed.

I had some really great moments despite the low spots today.
This morning during prayer and meditation I felt closer to God than ever before. The amazing thing was that I started out feeling spiritually dryer than ever.

This evening I heard asermon from Billy Graham. He talked about putting first things first.