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Self-Discipline

Helped me Combat my Impostor Syndrome I always thought I was disciplined, but it was mostly about image. How I…

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Concept Eight

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900 Days!

I have spent the last 900 days working really hard to change my life. Those changes include improving my mental,…

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Following the Way

Two-Way Prayer Higher Power, I seek your guidance as I step into Your Way. Dearest Child, Bright Star of my…

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Concept Eight

Concept Eight: The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer to the OA World…

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Step Eight Prayer

Higher Power of my own understanding,Infinite Radiance of All that IS,I seek your assistanceAs I count all thoseWhom I have…

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Interview with a Trustee of OA

Cyndy L, is a Trustee of OA, and is currently the chair of the Website Review Committee, on the Board…

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What I Heard at a Meeting

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May the 14th Be With You!

“Here we experience the great truth that when we let go of our need to control people and simply allow…

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Question of the Month

How do you use Self-discipline in your life? Thank God that I allow God to educate me in discipline… Today,…

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Step 8: Admission and Prayer

Step Eight asks me to own up to who I am in relation to other people and myself. Working with…

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Step 8: Amending Fear and Shame

“Step Eight: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.“…

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Step 8: Forgiveness Is Not Necessary

STEP 8-Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. I…

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Tradition 8: Fellowship

TRADITION 8: Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service center may employ special workers. The principle of Tradition…

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Tradition 8: Labor of Love

I remember when I was new to OA. I sat with my first sponsor, going over my journaling on Step…

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Step 8: Connection Bridge

Step Eight: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and become willing to make amends to them all….

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