The ultimate responsibility and authority for OA world services reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.
As I read this and the explanation in “The Twelve Concepts of OA Service,” I have learned that I take responsibility of what is mine and let go of the rest. This has to do with my continuous everyday recovery. Working my 10th step with my sponsor and staying abstinent. Talking about what is making me rumble inside and listening to my sponsor.
My issue of not trusting people is something that has come up for healing through my service work in OA. I need to listen to other points of view with an open mind and continue to check in with my Higher Power. At times, when I get confused about what other people’s opinions are [especially if they are a strong personality] and I do not agree with them, I don’t have to get angry, talk bad about them making sure others understand how wrong the other person is.
I need to process this with my sponsor and get clear about what my intuition is telling me. I may still get voted down on some issue. That is okay. I check my ego at the door of service work. It does come up, and I have to look at the steps and traditions talk to my sponsor and keep Unity in OA. THat does not mean that I have to agree with everyone. We can agree to disagree and substantial unanimity rules.
I need to continue to take responsibility for myself. Concept one does this. It helps me to keep the focus on me, taking responsibility for what is mine and let go of the rest. For me, trust blossoms in this concept. Trusting others and trusting myself to make decisions that will help the next compulsive overeater who still suffers.
My Higher Power is taking care of what I can’t and I let go of my control. When I need to speak up, I have learned in the last few years, that I speak up. Everyone may not agree with me and that is okay. I have to speak my truth and others need to do the same. That’s what keeps our fellowship united and keeps recovery strong in Overeaters Anonymous.
– Anonymous