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July 08, 2010 The "g" word
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July 08, 2010The "g" wordPage 198 "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 possible what seems impossible." IP No. 22, Welcome to NA Most of us come to Narcotics Anonymo...
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Trusting the Process
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Hello Everyone - just wanted to let folks know how i am doing - got a new sponsor - not that anything was wrong with the other one - I just felt a shift was taken place with me and I needed something different - Turns out its beautiful - I have not lost anyone just gained another support person - All is well - fee...
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July 07, 2010 God in each other
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July 07, 2010God in each otherPage 187 "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, p. 52 We've heard it said that we often see God most clearly in one another. We see the tr...
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When Emotions Mislead
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My spiritual readings this morning say"when I am feeling things going against me and feelings of anger and resentment begin to rise, it is time to stop and ask what is happening, is this for the greater good or not? Is God speaking through this moment.or isn't He?I must not let my emotions mislead...
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A Sobering reminder!
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Tonight I attended the wake of a person I came to know through the program and by association with my son while he attended Drug Court.This person was one of the very few to complete our Drug Court system here in upstate New York ,a diversion program that can keep you from Jail while working treatment.Ma...
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July 06, 2010 "I'm sorry"
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July 06, 2010"I'm sorry"Page 196 "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 other people." Basic Text, p. 39 To say "I'm sorry" probably isn't such...
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How to get support from a loved one...................
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Hello! Please help me in the pursuit of having my husband understand, support and respect my decision to lead a sober life. I pray everyday for him. Yet he still just doesn't get it. He says I am selfish for putting myself first right now........ how can I be a better mommy, wife, friend and person if I do...
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All quiet on the Traditions front,
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blessed by this day
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never been here before,but i gotta start somewhere....tomorrow is my birthday,having said that,I've been thinking what a disaster my life has been,but I seem to have it on track now.I can't believe i'm not in prison or dead,I think my real punishment is laying down at night and having all those memor...
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July 05, 2010 Exploring spiritual options
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July 05, 2010Exploring spiritual optionsPage 195 "The nature of our belief will determine the manner of our prayers and meditations." Basic Text, p. 44 How do we pray? For each NA member, this is a deeply personal matter. Many of us find that, over time, we develop a manner of prayer and med...
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Independence Day!
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Morning all! As I was on my knees this morning at my house of worship we were listening to the message of the time 1776 when our country claimed its independence from King George and the tyranny that was ravaging our land.We as a nation signed a declaration of Independence and chose to fight for our una...
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July 04, 2010 Conflict
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July 04, 2010ConflictPage 194 "We learn that conflicts are a part of reality, and we learn new ways to resolve them instead of running from them." Basic Text, p. 90 From time to time, we all experience conflicts. It may be that we just can't get along with that new co-worker. Maybe our friend...
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July 03, 2010 Quiet time
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July 03, 2010Quiet timePage 193 "Many of us have found that setting aside quiet time for ourselves is helpful in making conscious contact with our Higher Power." Basic Text, p. 95 Most of us pay lip-service to the value of conscious contact with a Higher Power. Yet how many of us consistent...
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NEW HERE
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Hey all how s it going My name is Rick go by Zrick online ,I am an addict my choice of drug is Marijuana.I am currently in treatment program thru our county court system. Been in the program since April 18 I do believe.Have not had the desire to use kinda thought bout it and went away.Just got to keep doing th...
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my name is aubrey. i've been clean since may 14, 2010. it's been 44 days. i went into rehab on may 19th and i was released on june 16th. i've been going to meetings almost daily. today is the third day that i've missed a meeting so i decided to find support online and came across this site. i'm trying to figur...
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All in a days work,,,
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Isnt she lovely ? Saw her at the wedding I played at this evening... " When you say nothing at all" was appropriate for the vibes,,,,, Given her my card, hoping she'd call. Why didnt I ask her for her number and dinner ??? Slow thinking on my part ???
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just checking in
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I tried to post a song I wrote well it was a co write liz has has the pleasure of hearing it but the computer says the attachment is too big VINI if you are reading this how do you do that so Ican share it I wrote here a long time ago that is how I was googled and it lead them here I wanted to post the song version so ya...
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Celebration of life
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Today,only through the grace and mercy of the God of my understanding, I wake up 25 years ,7 months to the day, coming to on that cold December 2nd morning,1984, where I wasn't quite sure how I was going to do it, but I knew were no options left, and choices were either life or death.I chose life and humbl...
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How did it go today!
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Another day in the books for me and though uneventful, totally blessed,I petted some horses right next to my new house,watched the roosters run around the farm,met my new neighbor,did an immense amount of yard work and walked the pond to the new area I will do my Bow hunting this year.I am tired and will...
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Change coming rapidly now.!
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Well tonight we start moving into our new "house for rent" for the next little while of our life.Still no closing date for our home sale,but it will happen(patience and trust here)My son is moving into his "supported apartment" tonight,we'll help him carry his few things and g...
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Just for today
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> Pg 149, Pressuring new members to > talk or act like we do may send them back to the streets. It certainly > denies them the right to recover and learn in their own way. Just for today we will not pressure new NA members to talk like we talk. We now know that every time we read the clarity statement...
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Will it divide or bring us closer together!
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It Works,How and Why! literature serves as a resource for NA groups and individual members. The book seeks to explore spiritual principles within the traditions. It engages members with the spirit-not the law-of the traditions. It provides thought for discussion about the traditions. It is a boo...
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Have a safe and Happy 4th of July if you're in the United States
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And if you're in England reflect on the evil practice of Taxation without representation! No Matter What Club is now open! My love to everyone and thanks for posting here.
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Another perspective,,
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" The more we live the Program, the more God seems to put us in positions where issues surface. When issues surface, we write about them. We begin enjoying recovery because we have a way to resolve shame, guilt or resentment" ". (Basic Text, 5ed. pg.30). Id now like to quote a bit...
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Just for today
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Just for today we are grateful we know That treatment center lingo is NA,,their own experience,, The NA way is to encourage the newcomers to share their own experience.And also the NA way is to encourage new comers to use their own words when shareing their own experience. We now know The NA way is NOT to...
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Simply an Addict
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You know when I got here, I had so much going on in my life I had no idea what was going on within me. The prevailing issue that I had was getting, using, and finding ways and means to get more. I was consumed by this activity. I was so consumed by this that I didn't notice the bizarre lifestyle, ways of thinkin...
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July 02, 2010 Comparin
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July 02, 2010ComparingPage 192 "Our personal stories may vary in individual pattern, but in the end we all have the same thing in common." Basic Text, p. 87 We addicts are a varied bunch, coming from different backgrounds, having used different drugs, and recalling different experienc...
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Hi,, testing 1,2,3....
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Hi folks, here is a new idea,, a voice recording of me saying hi to all of you.
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June 28, 2010 Group conscience
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June 28, 2010Group consciencePage 186 "Working with others is only the beginning of service work." Basic Text, p. 59 Service work calls for a selfless devotion to carrying the message to the still-suffering addict. But our attitude of service cannot stop there. Service also requires t...
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Just for today
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["Complacency is the enemy of members with substantial clean time.] Just for today we will not be complacent in our search for knowlage of the na traditions, Just for today we will try to move forward in our search for freedom. Just for today we will try to accept the na traditions as they are writt...
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