Sun. For Today

November 13th, There never were, since the creation of the world, two cases exactly parallel. Lord Chesterfield When I am tempted to give advice to newcomers, expecting them to work the program my way, let me remember that each person is different, with different experiences and background. Sometimes the only thing we have in common is our disease. I gladly share what works for me, but if a newcomer resists my suggestions, I let go my notions of what is right and what is wrong. I encourage and support a person's decision to try another way. For today: There is ony one hard and fast rule in sponsoring: to let those I sponsor know that in OA they have feedom of choice in what they will eat, how much they will weigh and how they will work the program.

I realized while I was pregnant with our daughter just how many folks want to give unsolicited advice. I decided at that time I would keep my opinions, advice, and admonishments to myself unless someone asked. I'm not always perfect in that regard but I do hold back my tongue a lot. On the other hand, if someone asks for advice/opinions then I am glad to tell what I know/think/feel, etc. DD (always looking for the question mark before proceeding with advice!)

So true!