OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
09.21.2025 - A visual meditation for letting go and looking ahead toward new possibilities
09.21.2025 - A visual meditation for letting go and looking ahead toward new possibilities
09.21.2025 - A visual meditation for letting go and looking ahead toward new possibilities
Sunday 21st September 2025
Join OA RISE for a visual meditation that helps you let go of past burdens and embrace new possibilities. Discover hope and inspiration.
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Episode Overview
- Visual meditation helps in letting go of past burdens.
- Participants are encouraged to focus on hope and new possibilities.
- Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- The 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous offer guidance.
- Embrace both positive and negative experiences for holistic healing.
"You are lighter now. You have let them go to make room for clarity, self-love, great abundance, and new possibilities."
What happens when life throws a curveball, and you're left without a plan? This episode of OA RISE takes an unexpected turn when a last-minute change leaves the group without a scheduled speaker. Instead of succumbing to the chaos, host Sherry leads attendees through a powerful visual meditation exercise focused on letting go of past burdens and embracing new possibilities.
This meditation invites participants to symbolically load their fears, doubts, and challenges onto a departing train, making room for clarity and hope on the train heading towards their future. The meeting begins with the familiar serenity prayer, setting a tone of acceptance and courage. Sherry encourages everyone to find a comfortable position, close their eyes, and let the guided meditation take them on a journey.
The imagery of two trains—one departing with old baggage and another arriving to carry hopes and dreams—serves as a metaphor for personal transformation and the journey towards recovery. Throughout the session, participants like Anna, Jeffrey, Janice, and Marcia share their reflections on the meditation. Anna talks about embracing her entire life experience rather than trying to forget the unpleasant parts.
Jeffrey finds comfort in focusing on the direction he wants to go, while Janice speaks of placing her fears into God's hands. Marcia, despite her initial resistance to guided meditation, finds solace in the idea of revisiting the recorded session. The episode closes with participants sharing their gratitude for the supportive OA community and the hope it brings.
If you're seeking inspiration and practical tools for letting go of past struggles and moving towards a brighter future, this episode is a must-listen. What would you choose to leave behind on your train to a better tomorrow?