Spirituality Measures of Willingness By admin Posted on September 1, 2017 2 min read 1 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr When I read “Our Invitation to You” (Overeaters Anonymous, Third Edition, pp. 1–5), what comes to mind is this: “I have to act myself into right thinking; I cannot think myself into right action.” Because my disease centers in my mind, this slogan summarizes both the problem and the way out of the problem. I take certain actions daily, which I currently call my spiritual disciplines. Doing them every day, whether I feel like it or not, creates an environment conducive to recovery. When I engage in my spiritual actions, I am consciously aligning myself with my Higher Power’s will—the highest and best plan for my life. It is especially important for me to take these actions when I do not feel like it or when it becomes difficult because that is when I most need the gift of willingness. Without fail, I always receive the measure of willingness I need. (What matters is what I am willing to do, not necessarily what I am wanting to do, hence, it is not called “wantingness.”) My recovery is the intersection between willingness and grace. I do my part through my daily spiritual disciplines, and my Higher Power does the rest. And that’s how it works! — Atiya, Raleigh, North Carolina USA
