Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
Do whatever comes your way to do as well as you can.
Think as little as possible about yourself and as much as
possible about other people...put a good deal of thought
into the happiness that you are able to give.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Shortly after my mother passed away I was invited to present a semirmr in Philadelphia. At the time, my fee was 50 percent of the income, with a minimum of $500. Since this was a small group, I quoted a flat rate of $500. When I received a flyer for the event, I saw that the ticket price had been set at $25, rather then the usual $15.
Thats too high! I thought. No one will come at that price. As I dialed the sponsors number, however, an inner voice stopped me, advising, Dont try to boss the finances; just let it be. When the sponsor later told me that 50 people had signed up for the program, I wondered if I had made a mistake in asking only for the base fee rather than the percentage. A week later, 75 people had registered; now I regretted not negotiating my regular deal. I was tempted to ask the sponsor if she would be willing to go 50-50, but once again the inner voice said, Let it be. Your job is to show up, offer love and healing to everyone, and let Spirit handle the finances.
The night of the seminar, I watched in awe as 135 people filed into the room. Again, I had to overcome my temptation to regret or renegotiate. When the time came for the sponsor to write me a check, she told me, Since we had such a good turnout, I think its only fair that we go 50-50 on the profit, and she wrote me a check for $1,100, the highest income I had earned to that date. The next day, I received my moms final doctor bill for...$1,100!
In spite of all the meandering of my mind and emotions, Spirit was running that event all the while. Spirit knew how much to charge and who to send. The only voice worth hearing was the one that advised me to just show up and give love.
I pray to remember my true purpose
as a giver of peace and healing.
I am here to be a blessing.
I trust Spirit to handle the details.
A Deep Breath of Life, Alan Cohen
Think as little as possible about yourself and as much as
possible about other people...put a good deal of thought
into the happiness that you are able to give.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Shortly after my mother passed away I was invited to present a semirmr in Philadelphia. At the time, my fee was 50 percent of the income, with a minimum of $500. Since this was a small group, I quoted a flat rate of $500. When I received a flyer for the event, I saw that the ticket price had been set at $25, rather then the usual $15.
Thats too high! I thought. No one will come at that price. As I dialed the sponsors number, however, an inner voice stopped me, advising, Dont try to boss the finances; just let it be. When the sponsor later told me that 50 people had signed up for the program, I wondered if I had made a mistake in asking only for the base fee rather than the percentage. A week later, 75 people had registered; now I regretted not negotiating my regular deal. I was tempted to ask the sponsor if she would be willing to go 50-50, but once again the inner voice said, Let it be. Your job is to show up, offer love and healing to everyone, and let Spirit handle the finances.
The night of the seminar, I watched in awe as 135 people filed into the room. Again, I had to overcome my temptation to regret or renegotiate. When the time came for the sponsor to write me a check, she told me, Since we had such a good turnout, I think its only fair that we go 50-50 on the profit, and she wrote me a check for $1,100, the highest income I had earned to that date. The next day, I received my moms final doctor bill for...$1,100!
In spite of all the meandering of my mind and emotions, Spirit was running that event all the while. Spirit knew how much to charge and who to send. The only voice worth hearing was the one that advised me to just show up and give love.
I pray to remember my true purpose
as a giver of peace and healing.
I am here to be a blessing.
I trust Spirit to handle the details.
A Deep Breath of Life, Alan Cohen
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That's a wonderful story!!! It teaches a lesson that I need to be reminded of as much as possible!!! To trust in the Universe!!! Thanks for posting!!!! (((((Hugs)))))