2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. ~ OA 2nd Tradition Our leaders are […]
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Service Above Self
Serve the needs of others, and all your own needs will be fulfilled. Through selfless action, fulfillment is attained. ~ Dyer, Wayne (2007-07-31). Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao Service Above Self is a […]
Continue reading »Not Today!
Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day? Are you serious? In West Texas? Recovery, sanity, go away, I’m tired, depressed, don’t want to. Oh, but I want you, Recovery. I want all the benefits, all the joy, all the […]
Continue reading »Don’t Hoard the Manna
It’s impossible to use it up — if we consume more, we simply receive more. But if we attempt to hoard it, we’ll experience shortages ourselves, along with the failure of having even a wisp of understanding. The Tao and […]
Continue reading »Signing Up or Showing Up
I was good at signing up. For weigh-and-pay, for gym, for a brand new exercise device, for any new gadget, for hypnotism, metal ear balls, pills of all varieties, charts, dares, partners, promises…I was good at signing up. The closest […]
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