Just For Today Meditations

Check out this one stop site for all your daily readings!

"Just For Today Meditations was formed so that there would be one stopping place for all meditations. They are posted all over the net! We hope that this will be useful to all people who want to be able to join in Recovery and to learn a new way of life that is developed through Spiritual Principles. We are only few, the site is very new. But we have much hope that this is what People in General would want is a home that they can actually get down to business and be able to freely join in discussions and learn and help each other. That is what we are taught in many of the Recovery Related Sites and Programs. We can only keep what we have by giving it away. We join hands together to be united and Unity is what it is all about."

It is a community forum that includes the Joe And Charlie Big Book Study Tapes and other juicy tid bits for your sobriety! http://www.justfortodaymeditations.com/

The Retreat

The Center for Spiritual Development

Alcoholism affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The development of the human spirit is a fundamental element of recovery and critical to a successful and fulfilling life. At The Retreat, we believe that on-going spiritual development is essential to long term sobriety and contentment. The Retreat's Center for Spiritual Development offers retreats as well as individual and group direction for those seeking to deepen their commitment to spiritual renewal and recovery. Guests explore the basic spiritual principles that give meaning to life and provide the framework for continued development. The Retreat is also available to individuals, Twelve Step groups and others seeking a safe and hospitable place in which to conduct their own retreats.

participation will include
* Group Presentations and Discussions
* Educational sessions on the spiritual principles emodied in the Twelve Steps and on related topics.

* Meditation Practice
* Individual meetings with program staff
* AA and Al-Anon meetings
* Personal Reflection
* Meals prepared by our award winning chef

Center for Spiritual Development amenities

* Fitness Center
* Meditation Room
* Room for 18 guests
* Lounge area with fireplace and library
* Access to the Wayzata Big Woods and nature trails



schedule & costs
The program operates Friday through Sunday twice a month; check in from 4 to 6 pm Friday and check out at noon on Sunday.

The cost is $150-200, including program, room and board.

2011 Schedule
On-Line Registration Form

For other specific information please contact us at 866-928-3434 or email us at info@theretreat.org .

what to bring
* Personal toiletries
* Laptop computer (wireless service is available)
* Casual clothes & comfortable walking shoes
(Laundry facilities are available)

Visit TheRetreat.org

June/July Blog of the Month

Why I Pray In the Shower
http://whyiprayintheshower.com

Although I try to be a better person than I was before, there are times when I say or do something I don't like myself for. However, because I have learned to love myself unconditionally I don't beat myself up over it. Instead I look at where I was at fault, apologize if necessary, and do whatever is needed to improve on myself. Spiritual and personal growth are the main factors behind me becoming a better person, and faith in a creator I call God is the foundation for that growth. Darryl Duke

David Lee Byrd on IOCC

Come read the Improve Our Conscious Contact Blog with Augusts featured writer David Lee Byrd.

Learning to walk a Spiritual Path

Living by Spiritual Principles

by David Lee Byrd – Adapted from “Living a Spiritual Life”