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The “Just for Today” meditation for January 20th focuses on the central promise of Narcotics Anonymous: freedom from active addiction. This promise is not about grandiose transformations or material successes; it’s about the fundamental liberation from the grip of addiction, offering a new lease on life.
The simplicity of this promise is its greatest strength. When we first approached NA, we were not bombarded with unrealistic expectations or lofty promises. Instead, we were offered a single, hopeful assurance: freedom from the compulsive cycle of drug use. This straightforward promise was a beacon of hope, drawing us into a journey of healing and self-discovery.
While the primary gift of NA is freedom from active addiction, many of us have found that recovery brings other unexpected blessings. These gifts, both spiritual and material, are not guarantees but rather the natural outcomes of living a life free from addiction. They are bonuses, adding richness to our journey, but they are not the core of what NA promises.
In recovery, we learn to appreciate these gifts as they come, understanding that the true miracle lies in the freedom we have gained from addiction. This freedom is the foundation upon which we build new, fulfilling lives.