Hello OA’ers! New words of wisdom from Atiyah and a few words from me. Thanks

May 5, 2019

Oh Yeah! The blog is back! I had a great retreat and listened to an awesome speaker who had a unique approach to her program and enlisted in lots of ladies to help bring back the blog.I want to make sure that something is always on here but I need lots of help. I gave out my email address out at the retreat and I should also say put OA BLOG in the subject. I got several emails and cards in my lovely basket.

If you’ve never been to the OA retreat it is a a wonderful location at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau, Louisiana which is near Lafayette.  The location is peaceful and surrounded by greenery. One nice lady sent me a picture and I know my twin takes pics every time we go so perhaps I can persuade her to post some pics on the blog.

Some comments I got:

Anonymous-

“This is  my second time at our OA retreat and I’m glad I came. I encourage everyone to make one OA retreat. It will really enhance  your recovery!”

Anonymous-

“Important take aways from the retreat 1) Abstinence is when I’m surrendered my food. Recovery is when I work the steps. 2) Pause and be mindful! 3) Practice stillness. 4) There is always enough time to do God’s will. 5) I cannot recover in isolation. 6) If I don’t know what to do, I can work on my relationship with my Higher Power. 7) Am I kind and loving toward all including myself? 8) Unconscious eating is an expression of my lack of conscious contact with God.

I didn’t make the Gratitude Luncheon because of other responsibilities but I still want to have an attitude of gratitude. Today I am grateful for this program and the friendships I have formed since being in program. Thanksgiving used to be my favorite holiday because it was all about eating not shopping. It still is my favorite but not because of the eating – just reminding us to be grateful and abstinent. Here’s wishing you a grateful and abstinent Thanksgiving.

Anne B