So many people struggle so much. I did too when I was trying to stop binge eating, stop eating toxic substances (the ingredients of my binge foods–sugar wheat and flour, along with fats), and lose weight. A friend told me something that made all the difference. When it gets away, just reel it in. If I had a binge, I’d just start over and have a normal meal at the next normal meal time. It’s the starting over that matters the most. We never get it. There’s no it to get. There’s just trying, failing, trying, failing, trying, succeeding. If we keep an open mind, give and take the love that’s all around us and in us, and keep on trying, we have to suceed. It’s hard, but it can be done. Really!
Gay Norton Edelman
Author. Editor. Coach. Sharing messages of healing and hope and helping others do the same.
Dear Ms. Edelman,
I wanted to thank you for your article “The Role of a Spiritual Director” in Spirituality and Health Magazine (The Soul|Body Connection March edition). I have been a part of Overeaters Anonymous for the last 6 to 8 months. Abstinence has eluded me and I figured out recently that part of the problem lies with my lack of understanding in how to obtain step 3. My issue with step 3 is not who to surrender to but what it means to “surrender”. I have not considered finding a spiritual director to help me on my journey but I will differently keep myself opened to the possibility.
Thank you for a well written article that spoke to me and I am looking forward to reading your book “The Hungry Ghost”.
Sincerely,
Judy