Thurs.Food for Thought

October 20th, Physical Restraint Self-control is hard work. When the urge comes to do something which we know is not in our best interest, we physically restrain ourselves from performing the destructive action. This often requires hard, physical effort. We may want to eat when we should not be eating, we may want to lash out in anger, we may want to continue a harmful relationship. Whatever the urge, if we know deep down that it is contrary to God's will for us, we need to control it and not act on it. Time spent with our Higher Power each day builds the strength and integrity which can control our destructive urges. Alone, we are powerless, but with the OA program & (OH) supporting us we find strength we never had before. With abstinence comes the clarity of mind neccessary to evaluate our urges and desires. May I have the moral strenghth to physically restrain myself when neccessary. Here's to a day of using Self-control! Jeannie

Hi Jeannie!! Boy...I wish I had read this this morning at 4:30 when I got home from work and poured myself a bowl of cinnamon Life cereal...I ended up dumping on it and it wasn't fun at all!! It DID make me very sleepy though and that made going to bed much easier!! Thanks again and could you please let me know what that book is called where you get these from and where I could purchase it...if you don't mind. If you want to "e" me with the info., that is fine too. I don't know what the OH rules are regarding that kind of "posted" info. Have a super day...Cap'n K-Man

Hey K-man! I have had this book for over 15years. I picked it back up after my wls and find it very helpful. Just like anything that inspires us we still need to apply it to our daily lives. It isn't easy, but when we make the choice and actually do it, it really is a tremendous help. I'm more than happy to give you the info on the book. It's called: Food for Thought by Hazelden Meditation Series Daily Meditations for Overeaters I know you can still get a copy of it. The copyright is from 1980. I purchased one not long ago for a friend at Barnes and Nobles. If my memory serves me right, I think the price was about $12. I hope you're recoverd from your moment this morning and that you make better choices today. It's funny how those times wake us up (well in your case made you sleep ). I'm sure you are determined to get back to basics Ken. You can do it and you're not alone. Hang in there my friend! Jeannie

MUAH - I'm gonna be strong and in control again today. TYVM!

Yes you are! I see that you are determined. When we truly put our minds to doing what we know to do, than we accomplish just that. We take back our power when we use self-control. It feels soooooooooo good doesn't it? One day at a time girlfriend!

just like my DH says, "you can eat an elephant." How you say, "one bite at a time" - pardon the eating pun - but you know what I mean - it's a baby step type of thing! good day to you darlin'!