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.
. ....this is a simple program...the only thing that's complex is my mind!
....acceptance of being powerless,,becoming open to help,,,,are two places my addiction took me....these are already spiritual principles by the time I got through the doors of NA!!...... surrender is what allows me to get further--letting go of my need to be 'right' all the time,,,,,,,,,,,,when I remember to surrender each day I find a new level of peace in my life,,I learn that it's soooo much easier to 'just let go' of things that trouble me.
......compassion is a spiritual principle too....each day, I try to be compassionate to myself,,,be gentle,,,not kill myself!...it's not easy,,but each day it gets easier
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...gawd,,,please don't let me -ever- forget why I came here in the first place!!(my 'senility' prayer)
To use the spiritual principles we hear spoken at meetings,we all were powerless and hopeless.We found a way to stop using and start enjoying a clean life .
To use the spiritual principles we hear spoken at meetings,we all were powerless and hopeless.We found a way to stop using and start enjoying a clean life .
