I have learned that when the pain of where I am is worse than the fear of where I’m going, I welcome change. ~Voices of Recovery (Kindle Locations 2483-2484). Overeaters Anonymous. Step Six declares we “Were entirely ready to have […]
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Real Power
Eventually, we learn the lesson that real power comes from allowing ourselves to be vulnerable enough to feel hurt. Real power comes from knowing we can take care of ourselves, even when we feel emotional pain. Real power comes when […]
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“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh We once may have taken on the world to manage, trying hard but doing a miserable job. […]
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She gave me a book, asked me to read it. I did, the collection of people’s stories, tales of finding new life in Overeaters Anonymous. I decided to try it…but after the new year, not to ruin Christmas and a […]
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Who would have thought Trudy would find an old-fashioned fountain pen and turn masses of her blond curls really, completely black? That Judy would find Rudy’s banjo, run with it, fall on it, shatter it, that Buddy would don roller […]
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