Compass: September 2019

Sunday 1 September 2019

Not Getting My Way: Resentment, Anger and Fear (yesterday, today and tomorrow)

Resentment is from 'not getting my way' yesterday.

Anger is not getting my way – today.

Fear is not getting my way tomorrow.

The ONLY day I can do anything about is TODAY.

One day at a time.

So I inventory my resentments of yesterday and my fears of tomorrow.

I take swift action in Step 10 about my angers that arise today.

Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th edition (The "Big Book"), 1939, 2001
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, 2002 ("12&12")
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, 1952, 2013
A Program for You, Anonymous (Joe and Charlie), Hazelden, 1991
For Today, Overeaters Anonymous, 1982
Codependent No More, Melody Beattie (Harper/Hazelden, 1987)
Overeaters Anonymous, 2nd edition 2001 ("OAII")
Drop the Rock, Bill P et al (Hazelden, 2005)
Food Junkies, Vera Tarman, 2014
OA Big Book Step Study (www.oabigbook.info)
Waiting, a Nonbeliever's Higher Power, Marya Hornbacher (Hazelden, 2011)
www.avision4you.info
www.oa.org

About Me

Here, I go by Kara to maintain my anonymity. Anonymity is one of the key traditions of 12 Step Groups, including Overeaters Anonymous (OA). It reminds us to place principles before personalities in our recovery.

My personal story of recovery is one of continued growth. I tipped the scales at 325 pounds at my highest weight in November 2013. Since then, I have lost weight, regained some, gained some physical fitness, gotten hurt, healed, and most importantly, started to see The Promises of 12 Step Recovery in my life and my relationships.

While I have learned a lot about nutrition and exercise in my journey so far, OA is not a diet or weight loss program. It is a spiritual program which changes lives. It is for people who want it, not need it. I need it. I also want it.

I am happy to hear from you if you want to reach out. I can be found at kara140714 (at) gmail.com.

If you would like more information on Overeaters Anonymous, please see www.oa.org. As an organization, OA is indebted to Alcoholics Anonymous, whose members have helped themselves, millions of alcoholics as well as the many other 12 Step members who suffer with other addictions. If you are one of us, you are welcome with open arms. Hugs!

Sunday 1 September 2019

Not Getting My Way: Resentment, Anger and Fear (yesterday, today and tomorrow)

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