There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles.
Basic Text, p. 18
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When we first came to NA, many of us had great difficulty accepting the spiritual principles underlying this programand for good reason. No matter how wed tried to control our addiction, wed found ourselves powerless. We grew angry and frustrated with anyone who suggested there was hope for us, because we knew better. Spiritual ideas may have had some bearing on other peoples lives, but not on ours.
Despite our indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles, we were drawn to Narcotics Anonymous. There, we met other addicts. Theyd been where wed been, powerless and hopeless, yet theyd found a way not only to stop using but to live and enjoy life clean. They spoke of the spiritual principles that had pointed the way for them to this new life of recovery. For them, these principles were not just theories but a part of their practical experience. Yes, we had good reason to be skeptical, but these spiritual principles spoken of by other NA members really seemed to work.
Once we admitted this, we didnt necessarily accept every single spiritual idea we heard. But we did start to think that, if these principles had worked for others, just maybe theyd work for us, too. For a beginning, that willingness was enough.
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Just for today: Just maybe the spiritual principles I hear spoken of in NA might work for me. I am willing, at least, to open my mind to the possibility.
My personal faith beliefs were with me long before I entered the rooms but they were not impressed upon me until through God's grace and daily application, with a support group and a sponsor, through our process of Narcotics Anonymous did I see what I was trying to be shown all along.God had allowed me a long way around to finally get back to what I knew fom a very early age.The relationship changed from that of fear to one of love and Narcotics Anonymous,through our process,guided by my Higher Power,has definitely shown me a new way to live!My attitudes and behaviors had to be changed and the principles had to be more than words they had to be part of my life. I am truly grateful for being a 'work in progress"
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
