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Step Ten & ElevenContinued to take personal inventoryand when we were wrong, promptly ad-mitted it.

-The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of

Overeaters Anonymous, p. 83

Tradition Ten & Eleven

Overeaters Anonymous has no opinionon outside issues; hence the OA nameought never be drawn into public contro-versy.

-The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of

Overeaters Anonymous, p. 185

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10 11 Sought through prayer and meditation toimprove our conscious contact with Godas we understood Him, praying only forknowledge of His will for us and the pow-er to carry that out.

-The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of

Overeaters Anonymous, p. 91

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Our public relations policy is based on

attraction rather than promotion; we needalways maintain personal anonymity at thelevel of press, radio, films, television, andother public media of communication.

-The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of

Overeaters Anonymous, p. 193

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For over three years I have enjoyed the

blessings of abstinence and recovery from

compulsive overeating. How do I get through holidays and events abstinently? The answer is

clear: no matter what the season, event or circumstance, abstinence continues to be the most

important thing in my life without exception. Whatever it takes, as we say in the rooms. Welearn to follow spiritual principles and to live life on lifes terms.

Societal pressure abounds with holiday celebrations. But for me, celebration is about maintain-

ing solid and vigilant means of staying the course with my recovery. I dont waver from the

way I live when holiday time is here. Ive learned to replace comfort food with other comforts:

relaxing with a warm bath; cuddling under my electric blanket with a good book; spending

time with my sponsees; working with the various levels of program service; praying and medi-

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tating; spending time with my friends,

family, hobbies, and music ministry; and

expressing myself as a budding writer.

The habit of staying close to these truths

and living out the Steps has helped me

maintain my footing and stability. In my

addiction, I always found reasons to cel-ebrate with food. Now I celebrate with

abstinence! This makes holiday celebra-

tion a completely different experience.

I can be available for others as well as

take care of myself. I no longer live with

the insane focus, pain and guilt of compulsive overeating. I can give thanks and celebrate this free-

dom daily, not just during holidays.

Because Ive forgiven others and myself, I have a deeper appreciation of Gods amazing grace andlove. I find ways to give that love, appreciation and understanding to others.

The gift of giving is tied in with service, and it keeps on giving year round. Nothing is more cel-

ebratory to me than seeing someones face light up or getting an email message saying someone

finally feels hope. Its not my doing, because my Higher Power is working through me in the lives

of others, but I can be a messenger in recovery and help bring hope to those who feel hopeless.

I find joy and fulfillment and get back more than I give. My focus and lifestyle put me on a different

playing field of a higher purpose for living. Celebrating with abstinence rocks!

Diane H., Latham, New York USA

Upcoming Events

IDEA Day | Nov 12th | 8:30 - 2:30Church of the Resurrection

4804 S. Fulton Ave., Tulsa

The International Day Experiencing Abstinence

is upon us! IDEA Day encourages OA mem-

bers worldwide to begin or reaffirm their absti-

nence from compulsive overeating. The Satur-

day 8:30 meeting will be moved to Church of

the Resurrection as part of IDEA Day. Also,

please bring a dish for the potluck, otherwise

the cost is $5.00.

Texas 12 Step OA Convention | Feb 24th-26th

Dallas, TX

Pack your bags and get ready for an OA tripto Dallas. Dallas is a city built on big dreams,

freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all

things are possible. Scholarships are available

upon request. For for information and to see

the registration brochure, go to oadallas.org.