Most of us have no trouble admitting that addiction had become a destructive force in our lives. Our best efforts resulted in ever greater destruction and despair. At some point, we realized that we needed the help of some Power greater than our addiction.
Basic Text, p. 24
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Most of us know without a doubt that our lives have been filled with destruction. Learning that we have a disease called addiction helps us understand the source or cause of this destruction. We can recognize addiction as a power that has worked devastation in our lives. When we take the First Step, we admit that the destructive force of addiction is bigger than we are. We are powerless over it.
At this point, our only hope is to find some Power greater than the force of our addictiona Power bent on preserving life, not ending it. We dont have to understand it or even name it; we only have to believe that there could be such a Higher Power. The belief that a benevolent Power greater than our addiction just might exist gives us enough hope to stay clean, a day at a time.
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Just for today: I believe in the possibility of some Power thats bigger than my addiction.
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....I am constantly amazed in the difference a day can have when I take just a few minutes of contemplation and prayer,,,
,,,and how I'm able to shift from a 'GRRrr--attitude' to serenity,joy, and -gratitude- when I remember to remember my HP-- it's..just..sooo...simple!!!
....I've found it useful to explore and join a spiritual community....just as the rooms of NA have been a great help to me,,,so now is the power that comes through a group-meditation,,,a personal practice,,,and a spiritual guide,who much like my NA sponsor,can share much insight,,,and prescribe some very useful personal practices!
...to say any more of this would be 'outside business',,,but I find so much help in this realm,,it's hard to keep it a 'secret'!!
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...gawd,,,please don't let me -ever- forget why I came here in the first place!!(my 'senility' prayer)
I truly believe in a power greater than myself can help me change my ways . That power has more strength that my addiction did and is working daily for me at present .
