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Pg. 25 OA For Today January 25

If the blind lead the blind both shall fall

into the ditch. - The Bible Matthew

From diets to designs for living. I

looked for directions to anyone and

everyone who appeared to have

solutions to my problems. But instead

of answers I found new andsometimes worse problems, and in

the end I lost a little more of what self-

esteem I had.

I found independence when I came to

Overeaters Anonymous. The self-

honesty this program teaches enables

me to trust my perceptions and listen

to me feeling. I am no longer attracted

to people who would have me believethey know whats best for me. My

Higher Power is the only source from

which I seek such knowledge.

For Today: If I dont know which way

to go, I turn the problem over to God in

steps three and eleven, completely

confident that the answer will come. I

may discuss the matter with my

sponsor and others whom I trust, but Igive myself time to learn what God

would have me do.

Step Three

Made a decision to turn our willand our lives over to the care of God

as we understood Him.

-Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of

Overeaters Anonymous p. 213

Spiritual Principles in Step Three: Faith

Tradition Three

The only requirement for OA membership

is a desire to stop eating compulsively.

-Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of

Overeaters Anonymous p. 213

Spiritual Principles in Tradition Three: Identity

Mark your calendarsNext IG Meeting is on Saturday

April 14th, 2012 at the OA Office

Colorado PPSI OA Retreat

Hosted by OA Southern Colorado

March 30 - April 1, 2012

Colorado Springs, CO

Contact Joanne M. 719-495-9417

OA Region III Assembly & Convention

Hosted by OA Big Country IG

March 30 - April 1, 2012Abilene TX *Re ister online

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OA Lifeline Sampler Book, Page 36

Lucky Me

One of my worst character defects has been the tendency to think,

Im the only one, which leads to self-pity and negative thinking.

To my unending surprise and delight, in OA I often find myself thinking,Im like that, and I get such a warm feeling when I can Identify.

I believe I have undergone a complete personality change during the

five years Ive been in OA. When I look back and remember what I

Was like and how ineffectually I coped with minor frustrations, I see that

I was like a child.

Although I am aware that I will never stop growing, today I feel comfort-

able. My weight is acceptable to me, and so am I as a person. I like

myself. (Ive come a long way to be able to say that!)

I can be aware of character defects I have yet to eliminate without

feeling I must do it right now. I am learning to give and receive love,

and I am able to retain friendships. I can cope with pain and embrace

life without escaping into food. Oh, the freedom that brings, and the

self-respect!

I am making progress, not only emotionally, but spiritually too. My

spiritual growth seems to be slower, but I can feel the strength it brings

to my life. Just not having to run the whole show is a great relief to

say, God, its in your hands, and to feel the peace and serenity.

My abstinence is mostly good. When its a little shaky, I have many

sources of strength to turn to: meetings OA friends, telephone calls and

program literature.

Each day, I try to remember to be grateful, which I truly am. I am

grateful for my life and my health, for being who I am and for the wisdom

I have gained. I feel comfortable and life is an exciting adventure.

I remember well the poor me syndrome brought on by thought of

being the only one These days, having people to whom I can relate

in so many ways invariably makes me think of myself as lucky me!

June 1983

Overeaters Anonymous Tulsa Green Country Intergroup

Office Phone: (918) 731-4102

Tulsa Intergroup OA Office

4815 S. Sheridan, Ste. 111, Tulsa, OK 74145

http://tulsaoa.org/

OA Third Step Prayer

March 17, 2012

OA Spring Retreat

April 20-22, 2012

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News/Events

March 2012Colorado PPSI OA RetreatHosted byOA Southern Colorado

March 30 - April 1, 2012Colorado Springs, COContact Joanne M. 719-495-9417

OA Region III Assembly & ConventionHosted byOA Big Country IGMarch 30 - April 1, 2012Abilene, TX*Register online

April 2012Spring Retreat

Hosted by Tulsa Green Country IG

April 20-22, 2012Camp Wah-Shah-She in Bartlesville, OK

Download the registration formSee the menu

Sharathon: "Practicing These Principles in All Our Affairs"April 28, 2012

Wichita, KSTo RSVP, call or email the registrar:debspurgeon@gmail.com(316-

734-6790)

June 2012OA State Convention

June 23, 2012Tulsa, OKContact Linda T. 918-625-5094

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Tulsa Green Country OAIntergroup Spring Retreat 2012

Everything youveever wantedto know aboutsex* food

*BUT WERE AFRAIDTO ASK

April 20-22, 2012 Camp Wa-Sha-She

Bartlesville, OK

Contact Retreat Chairperson, Jennifer A at (918) 706-8253 for more info, or

check our website www.TulsaOA.org to download registration brochure

Practical matters regarding abstinence,

recovery, and your food plan.