"[The] Power that brought us to this program is still with us and will continue to guide us if we allow it."
Basic Text, p. 27
Ever had a panic attack? Everywhere we turn, life's demands overwhelm us. We're paralyzed, and we don't know what to do about it. How do we break an anxiety attack?
First, we stop. We can't deal with everything at once, so we stop for a moment to let things settle. Then we take a "spot inventory" of the things that are bothering us. We examine each item, asking ourselves this question: "How important is it, really?" In most cases, we'll find that most of our fears and concerns don't need our immediate attention. We can put those aside, and focus on the issues that really need to be resolved right away. Then we stop again and ask ourselves, "Who's in control here, anyway?" This helps remind us that our Higher ftwer is in control. We seek our Higher Power's will for the situation, whatever it is. We can do this in any number of ways: through prayer, talks with our sponsor or NA friends, or by attending a meeting and asking others to share their experience. When our Higher Power's will becomes clear to us, we pray for the ability to carry it out. Finally, we take action.
Anxiety attacks need not paralyze us. We can utilize the resources of the NA program to deal with anything that comes our way.
Just for Today: My Higher Power has not brought me all this way in recovery only to abandon me! When anxiety strikes, I will take specific steps to seek God's continuing care and guidance.
We can utilize the resources of the NA program to deal with anything that comes our way.
the more I realize the truth in that statement the better my life becomes. It was NA that taught me that my higher power is the God of my understanding. It freed me from my closed mindedness because I could not accept the God I been raised to believe in. NA provides me with a detailed program on how to find a new way of life (the steps), it provides with a guide (sponsor) who I consult daily. It provides with resources that can answer any question (literature) It provides me with support (meetings) and people who care about my well being (support group). It provides all of this to me and more for about a dollar a day. Amazing! I am truly blessed.
