Writing

The tool of writing helps me get to the nitty gritty and also connects me with God on a deeper level. When I put my pen to paper and begin, "God...I need Your help..." my thoughts flow. I can say exactly what I am feeling without worrying about my words, my spelling, acceptable grammer or what anyone thinks.

Sometimes I am angry and I yell and scream to God. He always listens with His loving kindness. I can imagine His smiling face as He nods His head waiting for me to calm down. He knows that I will eventually ask Him what He wants me to do...but He WAITS.

He already knows what I am thinking. It's me who needs to sort it out and get beyond the emotional upheaval...be it anger, hurt, rejection, pride, whatever...somtimes it's just confusion.

God has my answers. And it's the truth that sets me free every time.

I also use the tool of writing each day when I report my intended food plan for the day on foodaddictsfulloffaith@yahoogroups.com, and when I write about the "key" for the day on the 12-steps AWOLforchristians@yahoogroups.com loop.

I write to sponsees responding to questions and trying to help and encourage them, and each time I come to the fourth step inventory in my ongoing step study, I put my pen to paper and investigate a little more of my past and present behaviors.

The tool of writing has helped me to get and stay free from food obsession and compulsive overating. It's probably one of the more important tools for my personal growth, although all the tools are useful for different reasons.

I have heard that we cannot pick and choose the tools of recovery. Some people say that it is not "cafeteria style." I thought that was cute and sort of funny, but after writing about all the tools, I can see truth in that statement. I use all the tools everyday.

This program works for me because I work it!