"As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well."
Basic Text, p. 57
Many of us feel that without NA we would surely have died from our disease. Hence, its existence is our very lifeline. However, disunity is an occasional fact of life in Narcotics Anonymous; we must learn to respond in a constructive way to the destructive influences that sometimes arise in our fellowship. If we decide to be part of the solution instead of the problem, we are headed in the right direction.
Our personal recovery and the growth of NA is contingent upon maintaining an atmosphere of recovery in our meetings. Are we willing to help our group deal constructively with conflict? As group members, do we strive to work out difficulties openly, honestly, and fairly? Do we seek to promote the common welfare of all our members rather than our own agenda? And, as trusted servants, do we take into consideration the effect our actions might have on newcomers?
Service can bring out both the best and the worst in us. But it is often through service that we begin to get in touch with some of our more pressing defects of character Do we shrink from service commitments rather than face what we might find out about ourselves? If we bear in mind the strength of the ties that bind us togetherour recovery from active addictionall will be well.
Just for today: I will strive to be of service to our fellowship. I will be unafraid to discover who I am.
Thank you JC for posting today's JFT topic. I gave away my last copy of JFT among many that I had to one of my sponsees the other day, and now, I log in here knowing well that JC would have posted the topic
That's the power of our message, free of cost, available to all who might need it, right where they are... Higher Power at work no doubt
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
Yesterday I was able to be there for an old friend who has a problem now himself, he watched and helped me threw troubling times 7 years ago and he is one of the people who showed deep concern for my condition and got me to where I am today.
Now it's time to give back whats been given to me, freedom from active addiction and a better life , thanks to this program and all of you what a greatful day...
I say what comes around has to go around too... you know, we keep what we have only by giving it away
Glad your friend has you, BigV.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.