Sat.-Food For Thought

October 29th Truth Overeating covered up the truth. We fed our illusions with food which harmed our bodies. The illusions grew bigger and stronger until our minds were fog-bound by the illusions instead of illuminated by truth. Giving up our illusions is frightening and painful, but in the long run it is less difficult than trying to live with them and by them. It is impossible to get rid of our illusions by ourselves. The Higher Power leads us to truth by means of the Twelve Steps and the OA program. Abstinence from compulsive overeating is neccessary in order to stop feeding our illusions and let the truth come through. Knowing the truth sets us free. We no longer have to cling to old dependencies and selfdefeating habits. Our Higher Power gives us as much truth as we are willing to work for and accept. We are not overwhelmed, but are gradually able to assimilate the reality of our situation. By accepting reality and refraining from using food as an escape we are able to live with truth instead of illusions. Lead me by the Power of truth. Hazelden Meditation Series