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Dave R · Dave R

We need not lose faith when we become rebellious.Basic Text, p. 35=Many of us have lived our entire lives in revolt. Our initial response to any type of direction is often negative. Automatic rejection of authority seems to be a troubling character defect for many addicts.A thorough self-exam...

MIKEF · MIKEF

My wife,daughter,son-in law and granddaughter(4 month old Jaelyn Amiyah)spending our last night in a hotel on the Deerfield Beach in Florida .We have been here for 8 days and have been very busy looking at rental apartments for my daughter and her family and opting not to buy a home right now but rent a...

Raman · Raman

"The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less . We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but l...

Meditation Man · Meditation Man

I made a post last time I was here and it got flagged as spam as I am sure I put a URL in a post that Liz started with her still using. It was a URL to what happened to someone here where I live, DEATH! I guess if that is spamming than by all means have it your way. I really thought that this site was different? I gu...

Dave R · Dave R

Where there has been wrong, the program teaches us the spirit of forgiveness.Basic Text, p. 12=In NA, we begin to interact with the world around us. We no longer live in isolation. But freedom from isolation has its price: The more we interact with people, the more often well find someone steppi...

Dave R · Dave R

We have learned from our group experience that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly stay clean.Basic Text, p. 9=The NA program gives us a new pattern of living. One of the basic elements of that new pattern is regular meeting attendance. For the newcomer, living clean is a brand-new ex...

Raman · Raman

"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may b...

Raman · Raman

Hi,,, A very happy and Blessed World Unity Day to you lot !!! Warmest Hugs and love to each one of you, dear precious people !

Dave R · Dave R

Some members of this board seem to think I have censored their posts. I have done no such thing. Maybe there are automatic settings on this board or there was some other technical issue, but if this happened, I know nothing about it. I accepted this responsibility a few months ago when our previous mo...

Dave R · Dave R

We find that we suffer from a disease, not a moral dilemma. We were critically ill, not hopelessly bad.Basic Text, p. 16=For many of us, Narcotics Anonymous was the answer to a personal puzzle of long standing. Why did we always feel alone, even in a crowd, we wondered? Why did we do so many crazy, s...

Raman · Raman

Ive been in a relationship that was exiting due to the fluctuations. Now the latest challenge is this,, upon her insistence i went to get an HIV test done. After an agonizing 15 days wait i got the results as negative,,,which I am thankful for. I havent indulged in risky or reckless behaviour so I was spa...

drugfree · drugfree

Hey everyone, So Ontario Region of Narcotics Annoymous is have their convention in May. We are looking for speakers...... if you want to please submitt a tape http://www.orcna.ca/committee25.htm I'm part of the programming committee and we would love speakers from different areas or even a...

Dave R · Dave R

We try to remember that when we make amends we are doing it for ourselves.Basic Text, p. 41=As long as we still owe amends, our spirits are cluttered with things we dont need. Were carrying the extra load of an apology owed, a resentment held, or unexpressed remorse. Its like having a messy house. ...

Dave R · Dave R

Humility is a by-product that allows us to grow and develop in an atmosphere of freedom and removes the fear of becoming known by our employers, families, or friends as addicts.Basic Text, pp. 75-76=Many of us may not have understood the idea that anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our tr...

Dave R · Dave R

Daily practice of our Twelve Step program enables us to change from what we were to people guided by a Higher Power.Basic Text, p. 86=Who have we been, and who have we become? There are a couple of ways to answer this question. One is very simple: We came to Narcotics Anonymous as addicts, our addic...

LizC · LizC

ive been sitting here for over an hour staring at this blank page tryig to figure out what i want to say, how to say it and how to start. ive been on this crazy adventure of using, drinking, not sleeping, travelling, etc for the past however long its been. there were times when i thought i was not going to wak...

avid · avid

Our 11th step suggests that we meditate. It is well known that meditation calms the troubled mind. Do you meditate? what technique do you use?

Dave R · Dave R

September 1Real valuesWe become able to make wise and loving decisions based on principles and ideals that have real value in our lives.Basic Text, p. 105=Addiction gave us a certain set of values, principles we applied in our lives. You pushed me, one of those values told us, so I pushed back, hard....

Raman · Raman

10 Principles for Peace of Mind 1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked: Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do no...

Dave R · Dave R

Hopeless living problems have become joyously changed. Our disease has been arrested, and now anything is possible.Basic Text, p. 106=The NA program has given us more freedom than we ever dreamed possible. Sometimes, though, in the daily routine, we lose track of how much weve been given. Ho...

Manon · Manon

things are as expected as i struggle tpo stay clean fighting to find some desire within myself i will admit using will seems as the easy way out but then it consumes you why not just say NO i have gotten rid of the ppl in mhy life that were bringing me my pleasures told her to leave after i coaught her stealing...

Dave R · Dave R

We examine our actions, reactions, and motives. We often find that weve been doing better than weve been feeling.Basic Text, p.43=The way we treat others often reveals our own state of being. When we are at peace, were most likely to treat others with respect and compassion. However, when were...

Eric H · Eric H

Ok, another weekend of Crystal use and another chance to ket a white key tag and reenergize my program. I have been dealing with Meth use since 2000 and came into recvoery July 2007. The longest clean time I have had is 15 months. My pattrn has been six to eight months between uses. This last one was...

Davethewave · Davethewave

So, I have a good friend in the other fellowship who's had a bad accident. He fell from 30 feet up moving patio furniture before Irene strikes the area. He broke 3 ribs, and arm, and shattered his pelvis, besides puncturing a lung. He's lucky to be alive. Fishing is what he lives for, and we are so worrie...

Raman · Raman

I was shocked to see snaps of Irene in N.Carolina because I remembered that MIP is located in N.C. I pray that The Silent Voice with the Firm Hand and Caring Presence protect and shelter our friends in recovery ! O[2] God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blas...

Raman · Raman

Hi all, this is a document recieved by me from WSO in 1994. It specifically examines the motion to change references to God/ Higher Power as a gender specific entity. Please read it, it is part of NA history and please save it as archival material. -- Edited by Raman on Saturday 30th of July 2011 02:...

Meditation Man · Meditation Man

Life seems to alway continue to move forward no matter what is going on. There has been a huge amount of things that are going on in my life lately, mostly which is taking a toll on me mentally. Where I am disabled and very limited financially, I have to live in places that pretty much the bottom of the barr...

Dave R · Dave R

The steps offer a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse. Our futures are changed because we dont have to avoid those who we have harmed. As a result... we receive a new freedom that can end isolation.Basic Text, p. 39=Many of us come to Narcotics Anonymous full of regrets about our p...

Fiesty · Fiesty

I am so excited..Never been to World..Looking forward to San Diego..sunshine..meeting new folks..and just something new and fresh..to add to my recovery...it's funny..I am working step 11..and It was suggested to "Improve" my conscious contact..so to "add to" it's nice...

Raman · Raman

Bob.B,,, co-founder NA,, Jimmy.K's associate,,, hugs... K,,,, I missed meeting him at the 50 WCNA San Diego..

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	JFT September 8 Rebellion (Preview) We need not lose faith when we become rebellious.Basic Text, p. 35=Many of us have lived our entire lives in revolt. Our initial response to any type of direction is often negative. Automatic rejection of authority seems to be a troubling character defect for many addicts.A thorough self-exam...	Dave R	0	309	Sep 8, 2011 by Dave R
	Leaving Tomorrow! (Preview) My wife,daughter,son-in law and granddaughter(4 month old Jaelyn Amiyah)spending our last night in a hotel on the Deerfield Beach in Florida .We have been here for 8 days and have been very busy looking at rental apartments for my daughter and her family and opting not to buy a home right now but rent a...	MIKEF	1	486	Sep 7, 2011 by Meditation Man
	I have to pass on what my friend Deb shared with me ! (Preview) "The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less . We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but l...	Raman	4	412	Sep 7, 2011 by Davethewave
	Sorry But I Don't SPAM (Preview) I made a post last time I was here and it got flagged as spam as I am sure I put a URL in a post that Liz started with her still using. It was a URL to what happened to someone here where I live, DEATH! I guess if that is spamming than by all means have it your way. I really thought that this site was different? I gu...	Meditation Man	9	503	Sep 7, 2011 by cdbuckberry
	JFT September 7 Resentment and forgiveness (Preview) Where there has been wrong, the program teaches us the spirit of forgiveness.Basic Text, p. 12=In NA, we begin to interact with the world around us. We no longer live in isolation. But freedom from isolation has its price: The more we interact with people, the more often well find someone steppi...	Dave R	2	445	Sep 7, 2011 by Dave R
	JFT September 6 Regular meeting attendance (Preview) We have learned from our group experience that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly stay clean.Basic Text, p. 9=The NA program gives us a new pattern of living. One of the basic elements of that new pattern is regular meeting attendance. For the newcomer, living clean is a brand-new ex...	Dave R	1	435	Sep 7, 2011 by Mike M
	Do these things anyway,,, (Preview) "People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may b...	Raman	2	426	Sep 7, 2011 by Raman
	Hi,,, A very happy and Blessed World Unity Day ! (Preview) Hi,,, A very happy and Blessed World Unity Day to you lot !!! Warmest Hugs and love to each one of you, dear precious people !	Raman	4	442	Sep 6, 2011 by Raman
	Moderator (Preview) Some members of this board seem to think I have censored their posts. I have done no such thing. Maybe there are automatic settings on this board or there was some other technical issue, but if this happened, I know nothing about it. I accepted this responsibility a few months ago when our previous mo...	Dave R	12	658	Sep 6, 2011 by Raman
	September 5 Not hopelessly bad (Preview) We find that we suffer from a disease, not a moral dilemma. We were critically ill, not hopelessly bad.Basic Text, p. 16=For many of us, Narcotics Anonymous was the answer to a personal puzzle of long standing. Why did we always feel alone, even in a crowd, we wondered? Why did we do so many crazy, s...	Dave R	2	542	Sep 5, 2011 by BigV
	inequeality in relaionships. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Ive been in a relationship that was exiting due to the fluctuations. Now the latest challenge is this,, upon her insistence i went to get an HIV test done. After an agonizing 15 days wait i got the results as negative,,,which I am thankful for. I havent indulged in risky or reckless behaviour so I was spa...	Raman	102	1936	Sep 5, 2011 by Raman
	Speakers Wanted (Preview) Hey everyone, So Ontario Region of Narcotics Annoymous is have their convention in May. We are looking for speakers...... if you want to please submitt a tape http://www.orcna.ca/committee25.htm I'm part of the programming committee and we would love speakers from different areas or even a...	drugfree	2	479	Sep 4, 2011 by drugfree
	September 4 Cluttered spirits (Preview) We try to remember that when we make amends we are doing it for ourselves.Basic Text, p. 41=As long as we still owe amends, our spirits are cluttered with things we dont need. Were carrying the extra load of an apology owed, a resentment held, or unexpressed remorse. Its like having a messy house. ...	Dave R	1	384	Sep 4, 2011 by MIKEF
	JFT September 3 Humility expressed by anonymity (Preview) Humility is a by-product that allows us to grow and develop in an atmosphere of freedom and removes the fear of becoming known by our employers, families, or friends as addicts.Basic Text, pp. 75-76=Many of us may not have understood the idea that anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our tr...	Dave R	3	731	Sep 3, 2011 by Raman
	JFT September 2 Higher powered (Preview) Daily practice of our Twelve Step program enables us to change from what we were to people guided by a Higher Power.Basic Text, p. 86=Who have we been, and who have we become? There are a couple of ways to answer this question. One is very simple: We came to Narcotics Anonymous as addicts, our addic...	Dave R	0	319	Sep 2, 2011 by Dave R
	hey yo (Preview) ive been sitting here for over an hour staring at this blank page tryig to figure out what i want to say, how to say it and how to start. ive been on this crazy adventure of using, drinking, not sleeping, travelling, etc for the past however long its been. there were times when i thought i was not going to wak...	LizC	7	571	Sep 2, 2011 by Raman
	Meditation (Preview) Our 11th step suggests that we meditate. It is well known that meditation calms the troubled mind. Do you meditate? what technique do you use?	avid	5	503	Sep 2, 2011 by Raman
	JFT September 1 Real values (Preview) September 1Real valuesWe become able to make wise and loving decisions based on principles and ideals that have real value in our lives.Basic Text, p. 105=Addiction gave us a certain set of values, principles we applied in our lives. You pushed me, one of those values told us, so I pushed back, hard....	Dave R	0	377	Sep 1, 2011 by Dave R
	10 point serenity program (Preview) 10 Principles for Peace of Mind 1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked: Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do no...	Raman	4	522	Sep 1, 2011 by Raman
	JFT August 31 Gratitude (Preview) Hopeless living problems have become joyously changed. Our disease has been arrested, and now anything is possible.Basic Text, p. 106=The NA program has given us more freedom than we ever dreamed possible. Sometimes, though, in the daily routine, we lose track of how much weve been given. Ho...	Dave R	0	330	Aug 31, 2011 by Dave R
	update (Preview) things are as expected as i struggle tpo stay clean fighting to find some desire within myself i will admit using will seems as the easy way out but then it consumes you why not just say NO i have gotten rid of the ppl in mhy life that were bringing me my pleasures told her to leave after i coaught her stealing...	Manon	5	448	Aug 30, 2011 by cdbuckberry
	JFT August 30 Doing good, feeling good (Preview) We examine our actions, reactions, and motives. We often find that weve been doing better than weve been feeling.Basic Text, p.43=The way we treat others often reveals our own state of being. When we are at peace, were most likely to treat others with respect and compassion. However, when were...	Dave R	0	277	Aug 30, 2011 by Dave R
	Crystal Met and relaspse (Preview) Ok, another weekend of Crystal use and another chance to ket a white key tag and reenergize my program. I have been dealing with Meth use since 2000 and came into recvoery July 2007. The longest clean time I have had is 15 months. My pattrn has been six to eight months between uses. This last one was...	Eric H	4	566	Aug 29, 2011 by Davethewave
	Terrible Accident (Preview) So, I have a good friend in the other fellowship who's had a bad accident. He fell from 30 feet up moving patio furniture before Irene strikes the area. He broke 3 ribs, and arm, and shattered his pelvis, besides puncturing a lung. He's lucky to be alive. Fishing is what he lives for, and we are so worrie...	Davethewave	4	424	Aug 29, 2011 by Davethewave
	Prayer for addicts in Irene's way ! (Preview) I was shocked to see snaps of Irene in N.Carolina because I remembered that MIP is located in N.C. I pray that The Silent Voice with the Firm Hand and Caring Presence protect and shelter our friends in recovery ! O[2] God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blas...	Raman	1	423	Aug 29, 2011 by Raman
	A non-gender specific concept of God/ Higher Power (Preview) Hi all, this is a document recieved by me from WSO in 1994. It specifically examines the motion to change references to God/ Higher Power as a gender specific entity. Please read it, it is part of NA history and please save it as archival material. -- Edited by Raman on Saturday 30th of July 2011 02:...	Raman	17	857	Aug 29, 2011 by BigV
	Life Goes On (Preview) Life seems to alway continue to move forward no matter what is going on. There has been a huge amount of things that are going on in my life lately, mostly which is taking a toll on me mentally. Where I am disabled and very limited financially, I have to live in places that pretty much the bottom of the barr...	Meditation Man	4	546	Aug 29, 2011 by BigV
	JFT August 29 Don't look back (Preview) The steps offer a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse. Our futures are changed because we dont have to avoid those who we have harmed. As a result... we receive a new freedom that can end isolation.Basic Text, p. 39=Many of us come to Narcotics Anonymous full of regrets about our p...	Dave R	1	386	Aug 29, 2011 by Meditation Man
	World Here I come..Step 11 (Preview) I am so excited..Never been to World..Looking forward to San Diego..sunshine..meeting new folks..and just something new and fresh..to add to my recovery...it's funny..I am working step 11..and It was suggested to "Improve" my conscious contact..so to "add to" it's nice...	Fiesty	4	457	Aug 28, 2011 by avid
	Bob.B, 50 yrs. clean and still going strong. (Preview) Bob.B,,, co-founder NA,, Jimmy.K's associate,,, hugs... K,,,, I missed meeting him at the 50 WCNA San Diego..	Raman	6	1220	Aug 28, 2011 by veeren
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