The Five Contemplations
I am not Buddhist, nor religious, but I came across a Buddhist concept that has become a helpful part of…
Atheists & Agnostics
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Higher Power: An Original Song
A song written for the ESH Newsletter, and for all fellow OAs, who have the love for their Higher Power…
Spotlight On Two-Way Prayer
My entire OA recovery has been online, My “home” meeting is called “On Awakening”, and it is a two-way prayer…
Extra! Extra! Read all About It!! – Higher Power
Hot off the press!! The Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter (ESH) has hit the stands with a great collection of…
Translation for the Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Newcomer
September 1, 2020 I am athletic and an atheist. I don’t fit the stereotype of what a compulsive overeater looks…
I’m Still an Agnostic and I Still Keep Coming Back
September 27, 2022 As a longtime agnostic, I had a lot of hesitation as I walked into a church basement…
From Fear to Faith: Finding a Higher Power That Makes Sense to Me
The Spiritual Principle of Step 3 – Faith Faith has never come easily to me. Even though I grew up…
Embracing our Differences – OA Reel
💞 In OA, members have discovered recovery through the consistent use of the Twelve Steps supported by many forms of…
A Higher Place {HP} Prayer
I seek a Higher PlaceUpon which to perch my being.I rest my thoughts upon You,Sweet solace of my soul,As You…
How To Sponsor An Atheist
One of the questions I’m asked by believers is how they should sponsor an atheist. The question is a little…
I’m Still an Agnostic and I Still Keep Coming Back
As a longtime agnostic, I had a lot of hesitation as I walked into a church basement to attend my…
Bulimic, Restrictor, Agnostic Freethinker living with BPD
Hi. I’m Claire, compulsive overeater (COE), bulimic, restrictor, agnostic freethinker and living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (-emotionally unstable personality…
Interview with Monica S – Let’s talk about Diversity.
Monica is the Chair of the PIPO committee of OA Foot Steps, the Co-Chair of Unity with Diversity at World…
Question of the Day
“How do you find support with mental health disorders or neurodiversity (bipolar, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, depression,…
Soul’s Journey
There is a journey,A sad taleNot many dare know,Of heartache,The suicide of a soul. Forgotten, toss aside,Abandoned,Frightened and alone,Felt only…
Agnostic in the Lifeboat
The first thing I ever identified with in the Big Book was the chapter “We Agnostics” (Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed.,…