Comments on: On Extra Baggage, Making Peace with Mistakes and Cutting Emotional Losses

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:41:12 +0000

In reply to Kelli Woodford. Thanks for your kind and encouraging words, Kelli! And thanks for hosting Unforced Rhythms. I love the title, and I can see that it will be one of the Must-Go-To link-ups

By: Kelli Woodford

Kelli Woodford — Fri, 16 May 2014 14:04:03 +0000

There’s more wisdom in those simple words “let it go” than we see sometimes, isn’t there, Anita? I felt the wind of that wisdom blowing through your whole post.

Thank you for always pointing us to trust. I love that about your writing.

Oh! And so happy to see you at Unforced Rhythms this week!

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Wed, 07 May 2014 14:44:57 +0000

In reply to Janet.

Thanks, Janet. Yes, God certainly brought good out of what seems like errors on Paul’s part when one reads through Acts. It’s good to know he can bring good out of hot-headed and impulsive actions too!

I think a positive OA might work for me rather than a negative OA. “Abstaining” puts the focus too much on chocolate, or whatever. I think I will instead focus on good food habits.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 07 May 2014 12:44:06 +0000

I love your blog. Today it is very touching. I wonder, even if Paul acted rashly, was that not God’s plan after all? Had he not been in prison, would we have his comforting words? But, if he was acting without thinking, I can relate. My mouth and mind can move first, remember to pray later, when I realize my mistake!
I love that you are in OA. I am, too. Just do the best you can. At least you are aware and that’s the first thing – acknowledging. Even if we follow through with eating that “whatever.” I have been going to meetings off and on for a couple of years. I love the people in the group. They feel like My People. They understand me and I them. Just keep coming back. One day it will click. I’ll let you know when it does for me. While I’m waiting, I will do my best to do the next best thing. (also, don’t over-think the program. It is really a simple program for simple people like me.)
Enjoy your day. It’s day here. 8:45am.
Take care,
Janet