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Post by caressa on Dec 10, 2010 8:50:20 GMT -5
We can only work this program one day at a time. Tomorrow's abstinence will take care of itself if we are abstinent today. It is when we look too far ahead that we become troubled and lose our confidence. Whatever happens, we can cope with it one day at a time. - Food for Thought www.hazelden.org/web/public/thought.view?catId=1903No matter what I have problems with, I seem to have it with certain foods, when I keep it in today, it is much better. It is even better when I remember that the day can start any time. I can stop and say, "For this 24 hours, I choose not to use. I can take my trouble thoughts to my Higher Power before they become action. When I stay in today, not look at the mistakes of the past or project the fears of what tomorrow will bring, I can handle today so much more easily. When I stay in today, God is with me.
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Post by majestyjo on Dec 13, 2020 13:36:34 GMT -5
Sunday, December 13 Accepting Emptiness
There will always be times when we feel empty physically empty, emotionally empty, and spiritually empty. Before we found our Higher Power, these periods of emptiness terrified us, and we had to try to fill ourselves up with something, whether it was food, noise, other people, work, or something else.
We probably still do not like to feel empty, and yet, through the OA program, we are learning that emptiness can be a good thing. When we are empty of the refined sugars and carbohydrates, which poisoned us, we are full of energy. When we are empty of anger and resentment, we have room for positive feelings of love, joy, and peace. When we are empty of pride and egotism, God can fill us with His power.
Our Higher Power is not ours to command. There is no way that we can receive instant consolation and gratification. By accepting our periods of emptiness, however, we open ourselves to growth and to the spirit that fills us according to His purposes.
May I be empty of self so that I may be filled with You.
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