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Daily inventory

Here’s what I’m currently doing for daily inventory. I use a spreadsheet, which helps a lot for filling in. I cover the past day, looking at (a) my material condition and (b) my internal, spiritual condition. The page 67 questions cover external situations that have broken down or where my behaviour is wrong or less than ideal. The resentment / fear / upset section covers my internal, spiritual condition. Any emotional disturbance counts, anything but peace. I fill this in daily, in the morning. If something major happens during the day, I sometimes write it down, to clear it out of my mind. My mind and conscience must remain clear at all times if I am to remain in conscious contact with God. I do not tolerate persistent disturbance, and, if my behaviour is bad, I face it. It may take a long time to correct both, but one has to start somewhere. Page 67 questions First column: Area Here are the areas in my life (in alphabetical order): Community—Exercise—Family—Food—Friends—God—Home—Mee...

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