"In our recovery, we find it essential to accept reality. Once we can do this, we do not find it necessary to use drugs in an attempt to change our perceptions."
Basic Text, p. 90
Drugs used to buffer us from the full force of life. When we stop using drugs and enter recovery, we find ourselves confronted directly with life. We may experience disappointment, frustration, or anger. Events may not happen the way we want them to. The self-centeredness we cultivated in our addiction has distorted our perceptions of life; it is difficult to let go of our expectations and accept life as it is.
We learn to accept our lives by working the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous. We discover how to change our attitudes and let go of character defects. We no longer need to distort the truth or to run from situations. The more we practice the spiritual principles contained in the steps the easier it becomes to accept life exactly as it comes to us.
Just for Today: I will practice self-acceptance by practicing the Twelve Steps.
Along with the self centeredness came constant self examination. I was always checking in with myself to see how I felt. Anything other than some impossible level of emotional perfection required me to take a substance. I don't use substances today. I'm free to feel and accept.
Yes also by working the spiritual priciples of Narcotics Anonymous I am able to accept who I am,turn my stuff over to the God of my understanding and continue to seek His will everyday knowing that with work I can be all He intended me to be! I accept I cannot do any of this by myself!!
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
Yes also by working the spiritual priciples of Narcotics Anonymous alcohlics and addicts help each other stay sober the na way.
Trad.11 pg.208 Each of us has our own life,our own words and our own story,all adding dimension and color to the message of our fellowship. Thank God for na,,,,,,,,,,,,,all na members are encouraged to share their own words,,alcoholics and addicts alike helping each other stay clean and sober the na way.
