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Surprise Ending

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Posted on September 21, 2016
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I know in my heart that program is all about changing me from the inside out so I can become the higher version of myself, someone who doesn’t need to turn to abusive food behaviors when life gets tough. But being all too human, I get caught up in my day and my self-will and blindness can creep back in unnoticed.

I have been bumping heads with a fellow OA member, someone I need to work with cooperatively in order to do service at the intergroup level. I was connecting with my HP this morning and ended by praying for the people I care for. To my surprise, I ended with a mini-version of a resentment prayer, asking for this person’s heart to be softened. My Higher Power immediately gave me the message that this change begins with me! A wave of acceptance and peace came over me.

I shared this awareness with several program friends in order to solidify my commitment to change. I know in my heart that I have the ability and the willingness to work together with this individual to help carry the OA message of healing and recovery.

— Anonymous

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