Finding My Own Higher Power
I have no trouble using the word God. Sometimes I also use Source or the Universe. My relationship with a…
Principles
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The Spiritual Principle of Step 6: Willingness
Recently, while taking a couple of sponsees through Steps 1 to 3, I found myself reflecting on something simple yet…
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…
Surrenderol: Wonder Drug?
The following “ad” is a tongue-in-cheek parody. Surrenderol® is an amazing new state of mind achieved by working the 12…
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…
The Five Contemplations
I am not Buddhist, nor religious, but I came across a Buddhist concept that has become a helpful part of…
Using the Concepts in my Life
Concept 4: The right of participation ensures equality of opportunity for all in the decision-making process. – Spiritual Principle: Equality….
Limited Series on WSBC
Last edition, I had the pleasure of interviewing Claire, the OA Footsteps Vice-Chair, and LJ, the OA Footsteps Secretary. We…
Opening our Mind to Consideration – Concept 5
Individuals have the right of appeal and petition in order to ensure that their opinions and personal grievances will be…
Responsibility and the Price of Service -Concept 6
The World Service Business Conference has entrusted the Board of Trustees with the primary responsibility for the administration of Overeaters…
Interview – A Conversation with Mel on Service, Surrender, and Spiritual Awakening
Mel’s story is a powerful testament to transformation. After 57 years of struggle with compulsive eating and life threatening health…
Question of the Month
How does your Higher Power show up for you? My higher power continues to remove my need for food as…
Step 5 Integrity
Step 5: “Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” Spiritual Principle:…
The Twelve Steps Transformed My Anger, Resentment, and Fear Into Serenity
October 25, 2024 Fear, anger, resentment—I was looking for a connection among these three emotions because they kept nudging against…
Concept One – Unity
“The ultimate responsibility and authority for OA world servicesreside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.“Spiritual Principal: Unity I…