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Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter

Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter

Sponsored by OA Foot Steps Virtual Intergroup #09670

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    • 12 Traditions
      • Tradition One
      • Tradition Two
      • Tradition Three
      • Tradition Four
      • Tradition Five
      • Tradition Six
      • Tradition Seven
      • Tradition Eight
      • Tradition Nine
      • Tradition Ten
      • Tradition Eleven
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    • 12 Concepts
      • Concept One
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      • Concept Five
      • Concept Six
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      • Concept Nine
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      • Concept Eleven
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Step 7: Right Actions

I’ve been reading and studying Steps Six and Seven in the past weeks. I’ve become particularly watchful and aware of…

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My Milestone Talk

The first time I was invited to speak was at the monthly OA Foot Steps milestones event. One of the…

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Anew

This time of year always gives hope of new life springing eternal. Spring, when things begin to grow after a…

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May the 14th Be With You…

“We gratefully follow in the footsteps of many others who have walked this way before us, and we’re gratified to…

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Step Nine Musings…

If Love is a principle, loving is its practice. This speaks to the heart of Step Nine. Being able to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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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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…

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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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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…

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Becoming Lovable

“We will love you until you can love yourself.” – Program Slogan I was entirely convinced that I was unlovable…

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