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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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Burst of my spiritual bubble!
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Last night ,my son was using my car and I went out in yard saw the tailights /break lights were on and went to shut them off.Woulndnt shut off,Couldn't figure it.Now Im getting cranked.'WHAT DID YOU DO TO IT,WAS FINE WHEN i WAS USING IT,ETC.sO ANYWAY I DRIVE TO SHOP.BUTTON STICKING ETC,ITS A 1990 TOYOT...
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July 01, 2010 A simple program
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July 01, 2010A simple programPage 191 "The program is simply sharing, working the Twelve Steps, attending meetings, and practicing the principles of the program." Our complicated lives can be made a lot less complicated if we concentrate on a few simple things - sharing our experience...
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Choices........
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I have to rememebr each day, a question from the IP Living The Program... It asks "Did I remember that I have a choice today ?" Boy,, I wish I could etch that in my head somewhee and remember it all the time. Seems like a constant flux between good choices and bad choices and strong choices and we...
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New here....
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Hi, I am new here. I have been clean since June 25 this year. 5 days so far and it has been really hard, and yes I am counting today. (I had been clean since the 13th, but slipped up again on the 24th and feel so terrible about it.) I am 23 and really want to get my life together. Most of my former friends still use...
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attempting to put the past behind me
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the new doc gave me an assigniment to try to findout jus how many personalities we are messing with he wants me to journal and as I do have the alter sign after thier entry I am scared to know Ithink last count 15 so Idon't know half the time who the hell Iam I end up with bruises and burns that Idon't remember d...
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June 29, 2010 Keeping recovery fresh
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June 29, 2010Keeping recovery freshPage 187 "Complacency is the enemy of members with substantial clean time. If we remain complacent for long, the recovery process ceases." Basic Text, p. 84 After the first couple of years in recovery, most of us start to feel like there are no more big d...
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Reincorporating a Recovering Love One !!
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This question has been plaguing my mind lately. My husband is a recovering addict and is not able to assume full responsibility for his roll in our family. He has made giant strides in his recovery but I realize that he still has a long ways to go. Al-Anon has taught me to put aside my expectations as it per...
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June 30, 2010 Maintaining the foundation
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June 30, 2010Maintaining the foundationPage 188 "Our newly found faith serves as a firm foundation for courage in the future." Basic Text, p. 96 The foundation of our lives is what the rest of our lives is built upon. When we were using, that foundation affected everything we did. When we d...
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A need for honest, intimate communication...
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June 29More Than FourHow can love survive in such a faceless age? -from "Forgiveness," by singer/songwriter Don HenleyThe Center for Lifestyle Management reported that the average American couple spends approximately four minutes a day in meaningful conversation. This is a soberi...
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This board an all day meeting for me
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First of all let me say that this board has been real fuel for my program. I say often (and loud) that I've been clean a long time. It is because of you people that I am not dead or even worse, still alive and active in the insanity of my narcotic addiction. I don't need to mention my drug (or drugs) of choice, b...
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Quote For Today !
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I read this in another group and wanted to share it with all of you. I love the words and hope you find comfort in them as well. "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to...
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Cultivating generosity
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One of the character defects that I'm trying to overcome is being sort of a cheapskate.I'm not working and my resources are modest, but I cling to money in a self centered way. I love it when I feel and act with prudent generosity. I feel that my spiritual growth is directly related to a generous spirit...
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Just for today
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Our controlling attitude can easily drive away the newcomer. Yes just for today we will stop trying to control the newcomer with the clarity statement.We can see now through the na traditions that na should not try to control any of its members for now we know that all na members and especially new come...
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I just feel like saying God Bless you all and thanks so much
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for your sharing an support here, this is a form of service so yeah it counts LOL. HAve a good week ahead.
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Mini 4th Step help
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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can explain to me how to do a mini 4th step. Can't get a hold of my sponsor at the moment. Thanks in advance.
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just a update
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I am actually doin well there is hope faith is being restored this weekend has been really good for me and there is nothing to complain about I start Tulsa University in the fall to finish getting my interpreter license I am nervous but Iam excited too this week has just been full of blessings s for that Ia...
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June 27, 2010 Change and growth
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June 27, 2010Change and growthPage 185 "When someone points out a shortcoming, our first reaction may be defensive. There will always be room for growth." Basic Text, p. 36 Recovery is a process that brings about change in our lives. We need that change if we are to continue our growth towa...
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Anticipating the good.
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Input from my secular friends in recovery !!! Anticipating the Good Anxiety About Change Changing the labels used to identify feelings changes perspective. For instance anxious butterflies in the stomach becomes eager expectation. When going through changes in life, the natural respon...
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coming back
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last may 16th i received my first year coin, two days later i relapsed. in the 5 weeks following i have relapsed 3 more times. i came here for more recovery. last night i was reading someone's story on here about how they relapsed and i was astonished on how much love everyone here gave them. no lecturing ,...
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