Just For Today – July 13: Humility in Action
July 13, 2024
“If we are hurting, and most of us do from time to time, we learn to ask for help.”—Basic Text, page 80 The Challenge of Asking for Help Sometimes recovery
“If we are hurting, and most of us do from time to time, we learn to ask for help.”—Basic Text, page 80 The Challenge of Asking for Help Sometimes recovery
“We were trapped by our need for the instant gratification that drugs gave us.”—Basic Text, pages 24-25 The Struggle with Instant Gratification “I want what I want, and I want
“We share comfort and encouragement with others.”—Basic Text, page 95 The Power of Encouragement Many of us have experienced the joy of watching a baby take their first steps. The
“That old nest of negativism followed me everywhere I went.”—Basic Text, page 135 Embracing a New Attitude A negative attitude is often the hallmark of active addiction. During those dark
“…the time has come when that tired old lie, ‘Once an addict, always an addict,’ will no longer be tolerated by either society or the addict himself. We do recover.”—Basic
https://youtu.be/fpzQ8JSCgcs “It is important for you to know that you will hear God mentioned at NA meetings. What we are referring to is a Power greater than ourselves that makes
“One aspect of our spiritual awakening comes through the new understanding of our Higher Power that we develop by sharing another addict’s recovery.”Basic Text, page 51 Seeing God in Each
“The main thing [the Eighth Step] does for us is to help build awareness that, little by little, we are gaining new attitudes about ourselves and how we deal with
“The nature of our belief will determine the manner of our prayers and meditation.”Basic Text, page 43 The Personal Nature of Prayer How do we pray? For each NA member,
“We learn that conflicts are a part of reality, and we learn new ways to resolve them instead of running from them.”Basic Text, page 87 The Inevitability of Conflict From
“Many of us have found that setting aside quiet time for ourselves is helpful in making conscious contact with our Higher Power.”Basic Text, page 92 The Importance of Quiet Time
“Our personal stories may vary in individual pattern, but in the end we all have the same thing in common.”Basic Text, page 84 Embracing Our Differences We addicts are a
A Simple Program The program is simply sharing, working the Twelve Steps, attending meetings, and practicing the principles of the program. In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly complex,
“Our newly found faith serves as a firm foundation for courage in the future”Basic Text, page 93 The Importance of a Strong Foundation The foundation of our lives influences everything
“Complacency is the enemy of members with substantial clean time. If we remain complacent for long, the recovery process ceases.”Basic Text, page 80 Avoiding Complacency in Long-Term Recovery After a
“Working with others is only the beginning of service work.”Basic Text, page 56 The Essence of Service Work Service work is a fundamental aspect of the recovery journey, extending beyond
“When someone points out a shortcoming, our first reaction may be defensive. There will always be room for growth.”Basic Text, page 35 Embracing Change in Recovery Recovery is a continuous
“Our fears are lessened and faith begins to grow as we learn the true meaning of surrender: We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression.”Basic Text, page
“The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from this belief.”Basic Text, page 24 The Journey of Belief Coming to believe
“Ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”Tradition Twelve Understanding Tolerance in Recovery Recovery is a shared journey where we learn not only from our own experiences but also from
“We didn’t stumble into this fellowship brimming with love, honesty, open-mindedness, or willingness…. When we were beaten, we became willing.”Basic Text, page 20 The Necessity of Surrender Surrender may be
“In our recovery, we find it essential to accept reality. Once we can do this, we do not find it necessary to use drugs in an attempt to change our
“We have been experts at self-deception and rationalization.”Basic Text, page 27 Understanding Honesty in Recovery When we come to our first meeting and hear that we must be honest, we
“For some, prayer is asking for God’s help; meditation is listening for God’s answer…. Quieting the mind through meditation brings an inner peace that brings us into contact with the
“We find that when we lose self-obsession, we are able to understand what it means to be happy, joyous, and free.”Basic Text, page 103 The Healing Power of Laughter The
“Indirect amends may be necessary where direct ones would be unsafe or endanger other people.”Basic Text, page 40 Understanding Indirect Amends When we used, we allowed nothing to stand in
“Reaching out is the beginning of the struggle that will set us free. It will break down the walls that imprison us.”Basic Text, page 80 Breaking Down Emotional Walls Many
“Some things we must accept, others we can change. The wisdom to know the difference comes with growth in our spiritual program.”Basic Text, page 92 Embracing Acceptance It’s relatively easy
“Many of us cling to our fears, doubts, self-loathing, or hatred because there is a certain distorted security in familiar pain. It seems safer to embrace what we know than
“If we maintain our spiritual condition daily, we find it easier to deal with the pain and confusion.” Basic Text, page 92 The Journey to Finding Faith When we embark