Great perils have this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers. Victor Hugo.
When one is a stranger to oneself then one is estranged from others too. Anne Morrow Lindberg.
One of the most common precursors to relapse is insufficient attendance at OA meetings.
How do we react when we don’t get our own way? How do we react when people disagree with us? Are we intolerant of differences? Do we try to smooth stormy waters, or are we troublemakers? Have we insisted on being the center of attention? Have we acted offensively just to be noticed? Are we afraid that we won’t be recognized or respected or loved? Do we fear that we won’t get our share.
The first thing I did in program was to draw up a list of things that truly give me longlasting comfort. I turn to that list when I have a craving, and I incorporate those things into my life as often as possible.