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JFT July 10 A positive attitude


 

 

 

That old nest of negativism followed me everywhere I went.

Basic Text, p. 137

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A negative attitude is the trademark of active addiction.  Everything that occurred in our lives was someone or something else's fault.  We had blaming others for our shortcomings down to a fine science.  In recovery, one of the first things we strive to develop is a new attitude.  We find that life goes a lot easier when we replace our negative thinking with positive principles.

While a negative attitude dogged us in our active addiction, all too often it can follow us into the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous.  How can we begin to adjust our attitudes?  By altering our actions.  It isn't easy, but it can be done.

We can start by listening to the way we talk.  Before we open our mouths, we ask ourselves some simple questions:  Does what I'm going to say speak to the problem, or the solution?  Is what I'm going to say framed in a kind manner?  Is what I have to say important, or would everyone be just as well off if I kept my mouth shut?  Am I talking just to hear myself talk, or is there some purpose to my words of wisdom?

Our attitudes are expressed in our actions.  Often, it's not what we say, but the way we say it, that really matters.  As we learn to speak in a more positive manner, we will notice our attitudes improving as well.

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Just for today:  I want to be free of negativity.  Today, I will speak and act positively.



-- Edited by Dave R on Thursday 10th of July 2014 06:29:50 AM

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Yes, a positive attitude is crucial to my recovery.  No need to wallow around in negative thoughts all day.  Negativity leads to more of the same and eventually to using drugs again.



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