Step 4: Searching Out Shame
In OA, we rely strongly on AA literature, and we are truly blessed to have it. I am infinitely grateful…
The Twelve Steps of OA
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Autonomous Solution
Tradition Four: Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole. I worked…
Focus & Routine
Before OA, my total focus and routine always was on food. For almost 57 years it was my main focus;…
Step 3: Power Surge
At my home meeting, a member shared a story about wanting a specific food and not being able to stop…
Step 2: Loving Restoration
When I heard Step Two read aloud at meetings, it used to bother me. “Restored to sanity?” I thought disbelievingly….
Step 1: Always a Beginner
When I came into OA, I met a longtimer I particularly admired. She was slender and energetic. She shared wisdom…
Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Sponsorship!
We are delighted to bring you another edition of the Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter for October 2024! The Quarterly…
I Ceased Fighting
“I ceased fighting.” My sponsor shared those words with me during a particularly tumultuous time, where I was struggling to…
Daily Review Sheet
©2024 Experience Strength & Hope Newsletter,All rights reserved. Proudly sponsored by OA Foot Steps VIG #09670. Did you enjoy this…
On Awakening…
On awakening, let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin,…
The Step Ten Connection
Action plans are boring aren’t they? They’re just another way of procrastinating. The best thing is to just get on…
Spotlight on the Sponsorship WhatsApp group
Did you know that OA Foot Steps has a dedicated WhatsApp group for finding a sponsor or finding a sponsee?…
Step 9: Honest Effort
In one of my meetings this week, we were asked to respond to a question from the Twelve Step Workbook…
Courtesy of the Heart
“There is a courtesy of the heart akin to love. Out if arises the purest courtesy in the outward behavior.” …
STEP[9] Right Up! Latest Edition: September
We are delighted to bring you another edition of the Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter for September 2024! The theme…
Step Nine Musings…
If Love is a principle, loving is its practice. This speaks to the heart of Step Nine. Being able to…