Each group has but one primary purpose— to carry its message to the compulsive overeater who still suffers. ~ Tradition Five It’s easy to see our purpose as we talk to newcomers. That’s also true of people returning from relapse. […]
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Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole. ~ Tradition Four How do we answer these challenges to us as individuals, as OA groups, and as a Fellowship? Are we willing to strike […]
Continue reading »A Channel of Peace
“Lord, make me a channel of thy peace — that where there is hatred, I may bring love,,,.”~ St. Fransis, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Alcoholic Anonymous, page 99 How can i channel God’s peace? Channel as a verb: to form, cut, […]
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Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them. ~ The Big Book and A Study Guide of the 12 Steps (Kindle Locations 1509-1510). AlExtravagant: […]
Continue reading »Strangers in the Family
How can you love a stranger? Oh, of course if you go to the Big Big Book you’re to love everybody, neighbors, one another, even your enemy. But really, a stranger? Yet, experience shows it’s true. I’ve watched newcomers in […]
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