Tradition 7; Practicing this Principle in ALL my Affairs
Tradition 7: Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Spiritual Principle:…
Tradition 7; Practicing this Principle in ALL my Affairs
Tradition 7: Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Spiritual Principle: Responsibility For most of my…
My favorite OA Tool is Service
When I came back to OA, what I hope will be the last time, I told my sponsor I needed…
Listen In: Voices of Recovery – Podcast Spotlight
Each issue, we’ll highlight one or two podcasts that reflects the theme of our current ESH publication. This quarter’s featured…
Concept Nine – Ability
Able, trusted servants, together with sound and appropriate methods of choosing them, are indispensable for effective functioning at all service…
Concept 8 – Delegation
The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer the OA World Service Office. -Concept…
Finding My Way in OA as a Newcomer
Walking into my first Overeaters Anonymous meeting took courage. Like many other newcomers, I arrived carrying my shame, fear and…
Step 9: More Than Saying “I’m Sorry”
When I first came into recovery, I dreaded Step 9: “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to…
The Tools I Didn’t Realize I Was Using
When I saw that this month’s topic was the Tools of Recovery, I was intrigued. Although I’ve been in OA for…
Grief & Loss – using my tools
“Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today…” -Alcoholics Anonymous 3rd Edition page 417. © 2026 by Alcoholics…
Creativity in My Eyes by Andres Q
Hi! I’m Andres, a grateful human being, compulsive eater in recovery. Just for today. I love this program with all…
I use creativity to aid my recovery
I use creativity to aid in my recovery. So grateful for OA Footsteps offering CREATIVE OA meeting for Artists like…
Visiting the World Service Office: A Journey to the Heart of Service
I had the privilege to visit the World Service Office (WSO) during the World Service Business Conference (WSBC) in April 2026 with…
Spotlight on the Creative Reprieve Meetings
Imagine beginning each day by setting aside the busyness of life, taking a deep breath, and spending time with your…
Question of the Month
What is your favorite tool in OA and Why? The 9 tools of recovery are: Plan of Eating; Sponsorship; Writing;…
Limited Series on WSBC – Wrap up
This issue concludes our WSBC 2026 Limited Series. This year, nine delegates proudly represented OA Foot Steps at the 2026…
Foot Steps Forward : Board Shorts
Here are the Board Shorts, updates from the Board, in case you missed them at the Intergroup business meeting! This…
