Abstinence Mindful Every Day Thanks be to God and to practicing program one day at a time. I’m frequently reminded of the critical importance of remembering exactly where I came from. It is crucial for me to remember that being in active addiction really was that bad. With time, my memory can become fuzzy. It can encounter peculiar twists that try to convince me that it could never … Read More
Steps Traditions Memorializing OA Members Our OA literature reminds us that nothing in life is permanent. Change is natural and can involve losses, including the ultimate loss, death. In recovery, we learn to show up—for ourselves, our OA fellows, our families, and our communities. Sometimes, we need to show up for the rituals that attend the death of someone cherished. We can celebrate his or … Read More
Fellowship Recovery Soak Up the Recovery and Fellowship I always get excited just thinking about World Service Convention. These are events not to miss! I have attended almost every World Service Convention since 1995, and I’ve attended lots of workshops at them, but it is the connection with other members that keeps me coming back. My first Convention, in 1995, was themed “Heart of Recovery,” and it was … Read More