11th Step meeting

Good Morning, I went back to my 6 am meeting I used to go to. It was on the 11th step. Boy did I need that. My therapist has been trying to get me to do more self-soothing so I can handle my emotions after my surgery. Once I permanently give up my lover: FOOD, I will have nothing left but God. I have to really develop and perfect my prayer and meditation skills, so I can handle life on life's terms. Just wanted to let you know I am working the program. To anyone who is not sure about meetings, I strongly urge you to get your butt to some. They guarantee you not to drink for at least an hour while you are there. Hugs, Trish

Trish, So glad you are staying well plugged in. It will be such a gift and useful tool post op. I have no trouble applying my NA recovery to my food because it is the same disease only a different substance. I am striving today to make better food choices for my health. I am very lax in this and I know I will pay dearly. I maintain a weight I am happy with so it is too easy! I am on a eighth step and my 7th is really surfacing. It is really a beautiful thing. I have to appreciate that even if it is ugly at times. Awareness of my old behavior that does not work anymore. I am reading a really good book on " The Disease to Please" now. It is essential I get a handle on this as I have so many demands on me I could easily put MY recovery on the back burner. We are works in progress! Progress not perfection. Wishing you all the best! Laurie

Hey Laurie, The neat thing about the 7th step, which took me years to figure out, is that it is a lifetime process of having God remove the defects. I always thought it should be like those faith healers on television. God zaps all the evil out of me. NO, it is a lifetime process of God removing one at a time. As for applying program to our food, that is covered in the 12 step, "Practice these principles in all our affairs." Of course, it helps to have the spiritual awakening part of the 12 step too. I am planning on making a lot of meetings this week to get myself a good dose of recovery before the big day. 9 days and counting. Hugs, Trish