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My barometer
What is my barometer? Is it my weight? Is it something called sanity? Is it how I feel in my clothes? Is it whether or not my practice is perfect? Is it continuous abstinence? I’m afraid that I won’t get back to continuous abstinence. This morning, my 12-step sponsor said, “So what? What if what […]
The straight path
Before the accident my eating practice had been easy for several years. Continuous abstinence felt creative and pleasurable. I wondered if that was OK. Shouldn’t my spiritual discipline feel rigorous… as it did in the beginning of my 12-step program for food addiction? After the accident, I wasn’t fed for a long period. Then I […]
Gorgeousness
Thanks to Bill for this gorgeous photo of an amazing flower. I used to be afraid of being gorgeous – being beautiful, smart, happy, confident. When I was growing up there were some painful experiences that taught me to keep my head down. If I was special, there would be other girls who would find […]
Why choose abstinence?
Malawi photo by Dana. Coffee cherries? This morning I had wonderful conversations with three 12 step fellows. The theme for me was why choose abstinence (three weighed and measured meals a day, nothing in between, no flour or sugar) and why commit to the program (abstinence, quiet time, prayer, readings, phone calls and meetings). Gradually, […]