Attention to obstacles makes them bigger and more stubborn; attention to shortages makes them bigger and prolongs them—and attention to a problem prevents any immediate resolution or solution. ~ Abraham When the urge to eat that treat clutches your thoughts, when […]
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Gift Source
It was only when I became aware of all the gifts I had received that I asked who the giver was. What a shocking realization… ~ Anonymous, Overeaters. Voices of Recovery (Kindle Locations 926-927). Overeaters Anonymous. Kindle Edition. Every good and […]
Continue reading »Sincerely
None of us can follow this way of life perfectly, but we find that our success in recovery and our freedom from food obsession are in direct proportion to how sincerely we try to live in this manner. ~ The Twelve […]
Continue reading »Cave Days
I needed my cave days. ~ Miranda Life builds to a frenzy sometimes. It pulls from all directions, commitments overpowering, lingering colds, exhaustion, sleepless nights, lethargy. Heavy things call, the need to go deep, to go inside, to be spiritual. You […]
Continue reading »Thankful Respect
November begins with All Saints Day, moves to gratitude for those who serve, looks forward through the days to a day to give thanks, a day of love and gathering with loved ones. Fall foliage and harvest remind us of […]
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