Stay out of Shallow Seas

July 12 - In many respects, the Fellowship of Gamblers anonymous is like a reasonably happy cruise ship or, in time of trouble, like a convoy.  But in the long run, each of us must chart his or her own course through life.  When the seas are smooth, we may become careless.  By neglecting Step Ten, we may get out of the habit of checking our position.  If we're mindful of Step Ten, however, then we rarely go so far wrong that we can't make a few corrections and get back on course again.

Do I realize that regular practice of Step Ten can help to bring me into serenity and a happier frame of mind?

Today I Pray - May Step Ten be the sextant by which I read my whereabouts at sea, so that I can correct my course, re-chart it as I am heading for shallow places.  May I keep in mind that, if it weren't for an all-knowing Captain and the vigilance of my fellow crew members, this ship could be adrift and I could easily panic.

Today I Will Remember - To steer by a steady star.