What do we say when we talk with God? We say whatever we feel like saying. ~ The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, p. 93 Lord, teach us to pray. Through centuries we’ve asked for the script. […]
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Simple Enough!
What exactly is meditation? Is it something hypnotic, strange, and beyond my capabilities? The dictionary tells me it means”to think contemplatively.” When I look up “contemplative” it says “to view thoughtfully.” ~ Courage to Change, p. 173, Al-Anon So meditation […]
Continue reading »At the End
We carefully work the Steps, One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight and Nine. Then Ten, Eleven and Twelve… continuing the first ten. But at the end of the Steps, we’re spreading the message, increasing the fellowship and newcomers […]
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Holy Spirit, shine your healing light on the areas I cannot see. ~ The Overcomer’s Workbook, Monica P. and Megan F. What can’t I see? During the years before Recovery now, certainly. the answer resounds. What of residual blindness all […]
Continue reading »It’s Called Meditation
Look, cat, leave me alone. I know I’m sitting on the floor that you think everything on the floor is yours, but it’s called meditation. I sit here, my mind at ret, listening for inspiration, for guidance. My Higher Power […]
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