Recovery Sunshine Ahead I began praying daily for addicts all over the world—my latest mission of the heart, but I didn’t know the compassion I was feeling for them was direct prayer for me. In the faith I practice, it was time to contemplate what I could give up. Having admitted in the past that I was a compulsive overeater, I thought I could possibly … Read More
Atheists & Agnostics Staying Centered I have a strong belief in the existence of a spiritual dimension, but not in a traditional God or divine being. My experiences of this spiritual dimension are my best guide to deepening my understanding. For me, a vital spiritual experience is a state in which I move beyond ego and self-will and feel total peace. Sometimes that state is … Read More
Atheists & Agnostics Nature’s Signs While working the Steps early in my OA recovery, I struggled with surrendering to a Higher Power. A kind man explained a Higher Power could be anything outside ourselves that we turn to for guidance, comfort, support and a healthier perspective. I could relate to that! Drawn to the outdoors since my lonely childhood, I’d often felt at peace in … Read More