If the OA program demanded perfection, then we would all be failures. Our goal is progress, not perfection, since none of us will ever be perfect.
It is said that the only time we fail in OA is when we do not try again. When we stumble or slip in our physical abstinence or in our emotional and spiritual life (and the three are always interrelated), the important thing is to pick ourselves up and keep going. We may lose battles here and there, but if we rely on our Higher Power, we will win the war.
None of us is free from temptation. Even when we abstain from compulsive overeating we may indulge in self-pity, envy, or anger. There is always the danger of pride and self-will. Perhaps it is through our failures that we become humble enough to seek and accept God's help. If we could manage by ourselves, we would have no need for a Higher Power. A failure is an opportunity to start again.
From failure, may I humbly learn to walk more closely with You.
majestyjo: This is what chat brought me to.
Mar 22, 2020 22:47:18 GMT -5
joeykins: I can see where chat brought you jo
Mar 23, 2020 5:27:56 GMT -5
majestyjo: Happy New Year to all those who stop by.
Jan 2, 2021 4:11:29 GMT -5
joeykins: Update MajestyJo is in rehab hospital again having trouble standing up and vision issues. Has not been able to log in as no internet. Shes in good spirits and requested that i mention Tammy and Lin so they dont worry.
Apr 8, 2021 6:44:01 GMT -5
BW: So many have passed and now JO. God must have needed her to share and chat with all the others
Jun 9, 2021 15:22:29 GMT -5
loras: So sorry to hear that JO has passed.BW I agree God muat have needed her in heaven.Such a shock for me to FINALLY be with a computer again and the first place I came to only to find out that JO has passed.. . I will be back looking for Lin and others.
Jun 20, 2021 7:32:46 GMT -5
Ron: Does chat work and is anyone using it?
Jul 24, 2022 11:46:24 GMT -5
Lin: I dont know Ron...we have not used it in a while. Caressa and BW and I mostly use the coffee shop.
Aug 7, 2022 6:47:15 GMT -5
Lin: Good to have you drop by!
Aug 7, 2022 6:47:22 GMT -5
bluidkiti: I got a message from BW today. She said she has had computer problems and been pretty sick. She said that she hopes she is on the mend now. Please keep her in your prayers.
May 2, 2023 16:51:52 GMT -5