The last thing we expected was an awakening of the spirit.
Basic Text, p. 49
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Few of us came to our first Narcotics Anonymous meeting aching to take a personal inventory or believing that a spiritual void existed in our souls. We had no inkling that we were about to embark on a journey which would awaken our sleeping spirits.
Like a loud alarm clock, the First Step brings us to semi-consciousnessalthough at this point, we may not be sure whether we want to climb out of bed or maybe sleep for just five more minutes. The gentle hand shaking our shoulders as we apply the Second and Third Steps causes us to stand up, stretch, and yawn. We need to wipe the sleep from our eyes to write the Fourth Step and share our Fifth. But as we work the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Steps, we begin noticing a spring in our step and the start of a smile on our lips. Our spirits sing in the shower as we take the Tenth and Eleventh Steps. And then we practice the Twelfth, leaving the house in search of others to awaken.
We dont have to spend the rest of our lives in a spiritual coma. We may not like to get up in the morning but, once out of bed, were almost always glad we did.
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Just for today: To awaken my sleepy spirit, I will use the Twelve Steps.
I was in a spiritual coma before coming to NA. Through the 12 steps, my spirit is awakening. I am living and appreciating life on life's terms. I am less selfish and egotistical. I am more grateful and accepting.
Yes 12th step tells us With a greater understanding of our Higher Power,developed by working in another addicts recovery we become visions of hope,examples of the program working and the joy of living clean is an attraction to the still sick and suffering. ............having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps...my awarenesses started early on ,first with my total surrender and by the time I incorporated all 12 in my actions of daily life the awakening is God centered and helps drive me thru each day,A JOURNEY OF LIFE, better than any I have known before...
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
