Mopping Up Mistakes
Dorothy cheated her employers to the tune of thousands of dollars, and she was hopeless to pay back such a large sum. But her sponsor encouraged her, she became willing, and Higher Power responded in kind.
Steps and Traditions
Who’s In Charge? All of Us
“We are all in charge of our own side of the street and our own programs,” says one OA member, who remarks how gratifying it is that service body decisions are all based on following our primary purpose: to carry the message of recovery.
Tradition One: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series
A short explanation of OA‘s First Tradition: “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon OA unity.”
Introduction: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series
A short video giving background information about OA’s Twelve Traditions and how they are applied in the OA Fellowship and to the personal recovery of OA members.
Tradition Twelve: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series
A short explanation of OA’s Twelfth Tradition: “Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all these Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”
Tradition Eleven: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series
A short explanation of OA’s Eleventh Tradition: “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television and other public media of communication.”
Tradition Ten: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions“ Video Series
A short explanation of OA’s Tenth Tradition: “Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence, the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.”: “Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence, the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.”
Tradition Nine: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series
A short explanation of OA’s Ninth Tradition: “OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.”
Tradition Eight: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series
A short explanation of OA’s Eighth Tradition: “Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.”
Tradition Seven: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions“ Video Series
A short explanation of OA’s Seventh Tradition: “Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.”