OA’s Tradition 7 says: “Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” 🏦 This helps us maintain focus, clarity, and autonomy in our recovery work. It prevents distractions and ensures we remain grounded in our spiritual purpose. ✨
The Spiritual Principle: Responsibility 🔄 calls us to action. Are we contributing not just financially 💰, but with our presence and willingness to serve? 🗓️ Tradition 7 reminds us that self-support is a form of self-respect—and a way to ensure others can find recovery, too.
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