Let Your Recovery Bloom – March 2021

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On Friday March 19th, 2021 OA Region 3, OA Houston and OA HOW Houston held the Spring Convention and Assembly Program. These audio files are recordings of the presentations, workshops and Sessions at the convention.

From the Lavender Garden

Grand Session (Introductions & Speaker) – Preparing the Soil
Andrea M shares her story of hope and inspiration as our Grand Session Speaker
Grand Session Speaker – Nurturing Your Growth
Mollie M and Stacy Alyse S explore ways of nurturing your growth in recovery
Grand Session – Closing Keynote III
Donna C closes out our convention with a message of hope and inspiration

From the Garden Greenhouse

Steps 1, 2 & 3 – Grass Roots Panel – Preparing the Garden – Cultivate the Foundation of Recovery
Janice F & Vicki W – share how Steps 1, 2 & 3 can help to prepare our foundation for long term recovery.
Steps 4 & 5 – Dig Up and Throw Out the Rocks; Weeding Out Guilt and Shame – Pruning Back Branches of Character Defects
Terri T and Brownwyn R teach us how to dig deep in Steps 4 & 5. 
Steps 6 & 7 – Weeding Self-Destructive Behaviors; Planting the Seeds of Your Future Self
Jenn O and WIlma explore the weeding of self destructive behaviors in Steps 6 & 7.  
Steps 8 & 9: Turning Over a New Leaf – Sweeping Away the Debris of Your Past
Chris S and Joe A look at the value of Steps 8 & 9, sweeping away the debris of our past. 
Steps 10, 11, & 12 – Blooming and Thriving in the World
Greg M and Jenn A look at how we can bloom and thrive in our world through Steps 10, 11, and 12. 
Meditation – Breathe Fresh Air into Your Inner Garden
Victoria W leads the group in a beautiful meditation of inner growth.
OA – Big Book Meeting
Elizabeth B – leads a 50 minutes Big Book Meeting of OA
Assessing Growth of Your Recovery Garden (Inventories as a Way of Life) (or other format as chosen by leader)
Marian M explores using inventories as a way of life.

From the Wildflower Garden

READY SET GROW Focus on Newcomers – Joey H helps newcomers get their footing in OA
Meditation and Prayer – Bring Sunlight and Nourishment to Your Recovery Garden
Dinah S leads a soothing meditation
Becoming a Bouquet of Blooms in Your World – Practicing the Principles
Jeanne M from Long Beach, CA as she talks about practicing the principle of forgiveness
What’s Bugging You? How the Program Can Help as Pest Control for Resentments
Marsha explores resentments and how they hurt our recovery
Anorexia/Bulimia Focus Meeting
Jessica L and Betsy B share recovery through the lens of Anorexia and Bulimia.

100 Pounders – Miracles Do Abound in OA
Peggy and Russ share their experience from the 100 pounders perspective

Garden Discovery – Journaling
Eva W explores journaling as a tool of discovery.
The Acorn of Willingness- Recovery Growth
Sharon E explores the Acorn of Willingness in growing our recovery
Shovel, Hoe, Rake – Use the Tools
Carroll and Judi B look at using the Tools of Recovery
Who is Your Higher Power? Believe & Your Garden Will Grow
Chris B – explores how Higher Power helps our Recovery Grow 
What’s Bugging You? How the Program Can Help as Pest Control for Resentments
Marsha explores resentments and how they hurt our recovery
Value of Roots Expanding Your Base (Importance of Fellowship)
Beth M explores the values of establishing a strong root base in your recovery.
HOW Meeting
Maggie H hosts a traditional HOW Meeting