Newcomers Just One I can clearly remember my frame of mind the first time I attended an OA meeting. I had absolutely no idea what OA was about, or how or why it worked. Most importantly, I wasn’t at all sure I belonged there. I wasn’t sure I fit the profile of a person who needed OA. Because of that, my first meeting … Read More
Relationships Creatures Teachers I am surrounded by many furry and non-furry “children” on my little ranch. My world revolves around them, and all have taught me something. What a great way for God to teach me about myself! Meet some of my life teachers: Bobby, my tortoise, teaches me to be slow and steady. “Easy does it, Mom.” Blu, my rescue horse, needs me to … Read More
Recovery Simple Sanity When I was a boy, I was always attracted to quotable quotes, points to ponder, or words of wisdom. Little did I know that this love of phrases would come to help me in the Fellowship. But when I first arrived in program, I found our slogans too simple. They seemed to lack the depth, meaning, and imagination that famous … Read More
Service Forget Me Not When reflecting on our precious Tools of recovery, I always forget one (probably the one I need to concentrate on most). So I use a mnemonic device to help me recall all of the Tools: And Action plan Please Plan of eating Spend Sponsorship More Meetings Time … Read More