When I read the Cocoon article by a newcomer writing about Unity, I was struck by the writer’s candid honesty. When the writer said they had purchased all the literature and ate while reading it? Whoa! Been there and done that! They were honest about seriously doubting they would ever “tackle the obsession.”

They couldn’t believe the promises were meant for them. To me the writer presented so much unity and more! Unity in the way our minds (controlled by the obsession) work against us! My obsession works to keep me disbelieving, doubting I can “tackle the obsession” through OA and keeping me in defeat.

Only regular doses of positive reinforcement can keep me connected to the ways that I can tackle my obsession. I get that reinforcement at every OA meeting I attend. And I get the battery-recharge I need so that I know I’m worth it. I walk away fortified to make the “tackle!”

By Joanie M.

Please note: The original article, “Unity in Program as Described by a Newcomer,” can be found on page 5 of the Q1/Q2 2022 edition of the Cocoon, which can be found here: Q1/Q2 2022 Cocoon