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senseijc


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confusedwww.naworks.org Phila. Region Web Address.

January 21
Unity And Uniformity

" Unity is a must in Narcotics Anonymous."

Basic Text p. 60

Unity is not uniformity. Unity springs from the fact that we have unity of purpose-to recover, and to help others stay clean. Even so, we often find that while we strive to fulfill the same purpose, our means and methods may be radically different.

We can't impose our ideas of unity on others or confuse unity with uniformity. In fact, a big attraction of the NA program is the absence of uniformity. Unity springs from our common purpose, not from standards imposed on the group by a few well-meaning members. A group that has the unity which springs from the loving hearts of its members allows each addict to carry the message in his or her own unique way.

In our dealings with each other in NA, we sometimes disagree rather vocally. We must remember that the details of how we get things done isn't always important, so long as we keep our focus on the group's primary purpose. We can watch members who vehemently disagree over trivial things pull together when a newcomer reaches out for help. Someone was there for us when we got to the rooms of NA. Now it is our turn to be there for others. We need unity to help show the newcomer that this way of life works.

Just for today: I will strive to be a part of unity. I know that unity does not equal uniformity.

pg. 21

Back to: Just For Today Page of NAWORKS.org



-- Edited by senseijc at 00:17, 2008-01-21

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yes i believe that in all my years in recovery and service,,
NA has taught me the meaning of it=
UNITY IN DIVERSITY !!!
differences in nationality,colour,race,sexual preferance,status,drugs used and in what quantity etc dont prevent us from being United,,
the primary purpose of an individual member of NA is to stay clean on a daily basis and carry the message by working with others !!
thats an equeal relationship ,,all are equeal in recovery and the Traditions afford me the chance to be united with you all.

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Raman an addict clean and serene just for today in NA Worldwide ; live to love and love to live the NA Way !!!
Kenh


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A team working towards a common goal is very powerful. The trivial arguments over minor details don't mean much at the end of the day. The real goal and the power within the group is to keep us clean, keeps me clean. Every day I read the posts here and it helps me with my recovery even if I don't agree with everything said, there is no requirement to post negative comments, so long as the comments don't conflict with the common goal of recovery. My life and future have been saved by this common goal shared by all NA members. I love and respect you all for the help that the group has given me.

kenh

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