Transformed by this Simple Program

On Saturday, July 27th, Central Colorado OA held a workshop titled, Transformed by this Simple Program, at Shepherd of the Hills, from 11am to 4pm. We were extremely fortunate to have our speaker travel to Denver to enlighten us with her 30 plus years of practicing the 12 Step way of life.

Transitions are a normal part of life. She shared her experience, strength and hope on how the OA program offered her steps, a higher power, tools, and a fellowship to assist her with navigating through these transitions, without having to resort to food. Each transition offered her an opportunity to continue transforming should she choose to embrace it. Her personal journey offered much sage advice, directly tying in her experience with what is written in the Big Book and AA Comes of Age. She shared the importance of having a strong 12 Step foundation and how working a 4th step gave her the chance to see who she wasn’t so that her real self could emerge.

Following the 12 Steps brought transformation of psyche, personality, ability and defined how she showed up in her daily life. She spoke of the fear that she experienced when she was offered freedom of her character defects and the irrational fears that without those defects, there would be nothing left…who would she be? She shared her own personal tools that proved invaluable in working towards healthier relationships with herself and others. She shared on the importance of amends, especially “living amends” and what they looked like for her.

Thank you so much for the lessons you brought to the workshop. I found it extremely helpful to witness “Program” in action in one’s daily life. Everyone who attended was enriched by our speaker’s Twelve Step journey. We thank you for your service.