I have done many, many fourth steps since joining OA in 2014. I answered the OA 4th guide workbook questions, … More
Tag: Honesty
The Decision to Follow True North
Step three is the decision to turn over my will and life to the care of Higher Power. As I … More
The Power Problem: We Agnostics and The Spiritual Experience
Once I accept that I am powerless over my compulsion to stop the mental obsession and trigger the physical cravings … More
There is a Solution & More About Alcoholism: The Addict’s Hope & Hopelessness
Hope and hopelessness are woven through the two Big Book chapters, “There is a Solution” & “More About Alcoholism”. We … More
The Doctor’s Opinion & Complete Abstinence
Christmas Eve I had a relapse. I was resting on spiritual laurels and not rigorously honest through 10th steps. Thus, … More
100 Pounds Released
The scale this morning at the doctor’s office confirmed my suspicion that I have released 100 pounds since beginning OA … More
90 Days
For the first time since entering the OA rooms nearly 2 years ago, I have 90 days of abstinence. I … More
Cliff of Sabotage
Yes, dramatic. There I am, peering over into the abyss of sabotage, self-hate and compulsive eating. Tomorrow makes 30 days … More
Leaning Forward into the Future
As the blessing of abstinence continues for me, I find myself needing Spirit to remind me that I am abstinent … More
Yoga Humility
Spirit continues to amaze me with abstinence dependent upon my fit spiritual condition for the day. I am responsible for … More