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Post by caressa on Jul 14, 2009 15:57:44 GMT -5
Really like today's reading for OA. They always remind me that food is a drug that I can use it the same way that I used alcohol, pills and cigarettes. Some is good, more isn't always better. What is my motive and intent? It reminds me that I have to detach from people, places and things that are a threat to my sobriety (soundness of mind). Sobriety doesn't just apply to alcohol, it applies to all mind altering substances. eor.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=spuds&thread=7290
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Stuffing!
Sept 2, 2020 21:27:42 GMT -5
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Post by caressa222 on Sept 2, 2020 21:27:42 GMT -5
Energize, Don't Tranquilize
Food is nourishment for our bodies, not a drug. When we overeat, we sap our energy and dull our responses. Too much food makes us lazy and lethargic. We should eat for energy, not oblivion.
If we have been using food as a narcotic to temporarily deaden the pain of living, then we need to learn other ways to cope. Much of our pain is needless, brought on by egocentric fears and demands. If we accept the fact that we cannot change another person's behavior, then we will not hurt ourselves by anger at what that person does.
At the same time, we will learn to remove ourselves from people and situations, which cause us unnecessary pain. We do not have to be martyrs! Abstinence gives us the energy to make positive changes.
A certain amount of pain, both physical and emotional, is unavoidable. Often, it accompanies growth. To tranquilize ourselves with food is to impede growth.
May I remember to eat for energy instead of oblivion.
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Stuffing!
Sept 2, 2020 21:29:54 GMT -5
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Post by caressa222 on Sept 2, 2020 21:29:54 GMT -5
Really like the last line. I don't feel like eating very often and I have to remember to eat for energy.
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