Box Step “Our path in OA transcends weight loss and a return to emotional health.” —Seeking the Spiritual Path I used what I call my “God Box” yesterday and the day before because I was desperate to rid myself of all the negativity, insecurity, and despair I was feeling—and even hatred. I was so alone . . . at least I felt … Read More
For Discussion and Journaling In moments of feeling “terminally unique,” the author of I Belong (p. 13) would ask, “Do you look for similarities or differences? If we look for recovery and work for recovery, we will find it, no matter how different we think we are.” What similarities do you share with your OA fellows? Where do you see recovery? Write down your … Read More
For Discussion Physical recovery can expose new potential for emotional and spiritual recovery. In Reflecting Gratitude (p. 11), weight loss reveals opportunities to address character defects and connect with a higher power. What has physical recovery, at whatever level, exposed for you? How can you use the opportunity to take your recovery further? (more…) Read More
For Discussion and Journaling How has OA changed your life? Is your recovery new enough that you are just now finding sanity with food, or has your recovery progressed into finding peace in emotional recovery or threefold recovery? Are you hoping for or have you found a way to thrive? Who do you know that has what you want for your recovery? (more…) Read More