Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. ~ Seventh Tradition What was life like…before? All you can eat buffet, Nine Ninety-Nine, plus tax. A box of donuts…for the office, though they don’t get there, Another Nine Ninety-Nine, […]
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Responsibility
It is every member’s responsibility to protect the OA spirit of unity and mutual support. And, when it comes our turn to lead an OA meeting, tradition one makes it our responsibility to lovingly remind individuals of the group’s guidelines […]
Continue reading »Benefits List
Even more helpful in maintaining motivation over time, though, has been my “benefits of not drinking” list. This list grows longer and more detailed every week, and the process of revising and adding to the list has helped me experience life […]
Continue reading »The Meeting Grows Me
The meeting is growing me. Jhe T Why go to meetings? I could read the literature, pray, meditate, work the steps, I’ve been to meetings for years, could almost quote the Standard Meeting Format. Why goto meetings? Because every one […]
Continue reading »The New Journal
A blank slate, this journal, this commitment to write a bit each day. A source of trepidation, the obligation, the promise, to look honestly at me, at my fears, my pride, my anger, my failure, my hopes and dreams. How […]
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