Step Nine Musings…
If Love is a principle, loving is its practice. This speaks to the heart of Step Nine. Being able to…
Higher Power
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Pain Management
I was given gifts today, the gifts of patience and acceptance. About a week ago, I threw out my back…
Seeking Peace
Infinite Radiance,Of all that Is,As I settle to quiet my mindSo that I may sit in Your Grace this day,Help…
Get Back in your Crate!
Saying no to whims to stay abstinent from compulsive overeating Self-discipline with regard to control of my impulses is central…
Following the Way
Two-Way Prayer Higher Power, I seek your guidance as I step into Your Way. Dearest Child, Bright Star of my…
Obsessing to Get it Right
I was talking to my sponsors about my eagerness to move on to doing the steps and she suggested that…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The Key to Loving Others
“Loving myself was the key to unlocking other people’s heart” What? What does that even mean? My journey to loving…
Becoming Lovable
“We will love you until you can love yourself.” – Program Slogan I was entirely convinced that I was unlovable…
To Eat or Not to Eat
“To eat or not to eat. That was my question.”– Voices of Recovery, pg. 292 {Oct 18th} Food was the…
When I was Lonely, Food was my Friend
“When I was lonely, food was my friend. It soothed and comforted me and filled the hole that was there when I…
They Loved Me Until I Could Love Myself
“Many OA people loved me until I learned to love myself.”– Voices of Recovery, pg 142 This has been such…
Isolating Myself from the Pain of Living
“Fat was only the physical manifestation of the cocoon I had built to isolate myself from the pain of living.”…