August 23, 2025
Decision-making
Page 245
"Before we got clean, most of our actions were guided by impulse. Today, we are not locked into this type of thinking."
Basic Text, p. 90
Life is a series of decisions, actions, and consequences. When we were using, our decisions were...See more
August 22, 2025
Contribution
Page 244
"We recognize our spiritual growth when we are able to reach out and help others."
Basic Text, p. 58
To make a difference in the world, to contribute something special, is perhaps the highest aspiration of the human heart, Each one of us,...See more
August 21, 2025
Friendships
Page 243
"Our friendships become deep, and we experience the warmth and caring which results from addicts sharing recovery and a new life."
IP No.19, "Self-Acceptance"
Most of us come to Narcotics Anonymous with few genuine friends. And most of us...See more
August 20, 2025
Practicing Service in All Our Affairs
Page 240
"Service gives us opportunities to grow in ways that touch all parts of our lives."
Basic Text, Chapter 9: Just for Today--Living the Program
The Basic Text describes who we used to be in active addiction as...See more
August 19, 2025
First things first
Page 241
"We apply effort to our most obvious problems and let go of the rest. We do the job at hand and, as we progress, new opportunities for improvement present themselves."
Basic Text, p. 56
It's been said that recovery is simple--all...See more
August 18, 2025
Perseverance Pays Off
Page 238
"Caring for our spiritual condition is like cleaning the house: If we want the benefit, the work must be ongoing."
Living Clean, Chapter 1, "A Vision of Hope"
We experience peace of mind and freedom when we consistently work on...See more