Tradition One Living Life

I want unity at work, in my marriage, and in my relationships, and Tradition One tells me how to achieve it: listen with an open heart, share my truth, come to a decision on what’s best for all, and commit myself to following the group conscience. This takes a good deal of letting go for this recovering control freak, but sanity, abstinence, and recovery are worth it! ~ Overeaters Anonymous. Taste of Lifeline (Kindle Locations 1465-1467).

It’s a simple statement, Tradition One:
Our common welfare should come first;
personal recovery depends upon OA unity.
Unity is the goal. How do you get there?
Pay enough attention to know what others want.
Hone down the feelings, emotions, fears
coursing through your mind to know what it is
you need in the situation. Speak honestly
without the fears, the history, the backstory,
yo honestly communicate. Repeat as needed
until a solution appears allowing each to have
needs met and satisfaction with the answer.
Remember the process and live it as needed.