Recover Together

There is a distinction there true

I'm thankful I can be that person who supports instead of the one needing support, I'm trying to bring it full circle

So grateful we are to have support in friends and family

Good morning all, my best friend will be coming home on Sunday from rehab. I'm excited to have him back and so very thankful for him!

My Friends.

What is anyone grateful for today?

Is there anyone who needs support today? Im here to discover and support you all.

1 JUNE Consistency and Step Ten In the Tenth Step, we use all the principles and actions we learned in the previous steps, applying them to our lives on a consistent basis. -It Works, Step Ten Left unexamined, anger, fear, shame, and resentment can bring out the worst in us. Character defects we'd once honed into survival skills stand ready to "help." It's no surprise they spring to mind first when we're faced with a challenge. We've relied on manipulation, self-pity, intolerance, dishonesty, perfectionism, arrogance, and the rest of our defects for as long as we can remember. But now that we're in recovery, it seems increasingly clear they're not such a good fit for our new lives. The lessons of Steps Four through Nine help us see those crusty old tools in a new light. We've become deeply familiar with the damage we caused in the past, have surrendered aspects of our character that shaped hurtful words and actions, and have humbly gone about owning our messes and cleaning them up. Understanding how we've operated in the past sets us up for a better way, but it will take consistent effort for our new ways to become second nature. Step Ten gets us in the habit of viewing our lives through the lens of the Steps. Consistent practice helps us integrate their principles into our lives. Here's one member's experience with doing just that: "My regular inventories read like letters to my Higher Power. They begin with ‘Dear HP'-my reminder that I'm not alone in this process. Then I jot down the fears and resentments that are popping up, the defects that are calling me, and the spiritual principles I need to keep handy instead. I end with ‘I am ready for you to remove my shortcomings and clear the way for my loving service.'" There are many ways to practice Step Ten, of course. How we go about it is far less important than the fact that we do! Reflecting on our progress helps us integrate the principles into our lives and live consistently by our values. Does my habit of self-reflection encourage consistency between my beliefs and behavior? How can I integrate the Steps and their principles into my practice of Step Ten?

June 1 Keep coming back We dont have to be clean when we get here but, after the first meeting, we suggest that newcomers keep coming back and come back clean. We dont have to wait for an overdose or a jail sentence to get help from Narcotics Anonymous. Basic Text, pp. 10-11 = Very few of us arrive in NA brimming with willingness. Some of us are here because we are court-ordered to attend. Some have come to save our families. Some come in an effort to salvage a career teetering on the brink of ruin. It doesnt matter why we are here. It only matters that we are. We have heard it said that if we bring the body, the mind will follow. We may come to meetings with a chip on our shoulders. We may be one of those who sits in the back of the rooms with our arms folded across our chest, glaring threateningly at anyone who approaches us. Perhaps we leave before the final prayer. But if we keep coming back, we find that our minds begin to open up. We start to drop our guard, and begin to really listen when others share. We may even hear someone talking with whom we can relate. We begin the process of change. After some time in NA, we find that more than our minds have arrived in our meeting rooms. More importantly, our hearts have arrived, too. After that happens, the miracles really begin! = Just for today: I will strive to listen with an open mind to what I hear shared. Copyright 1991-2016 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This is called the Grey book reflections not an authorized book of NA but I feel a great read daily

Good morning ❤️ GBR (Gray Book Reflection) 6/1 "We don't have to be clean when we get here, but after the first meeting, we suggest that you keep coming back to the meetings and coming clean." Gray Book, p. 20 Lines 6-8 Chapter Two Addiction is a progressive, fatal and incurable disease. Sounds pretty hopeless, right? For many years, and for most of us, it was. After decades of suffering and dying of drug use, addicts finally found a Solution. Narcotics Anonymous offers a daily reprieve from the horrors of addiction. Narcotics Anonymous is for using addicts that have unsuccessfully tried every other method to stop using. For most of us Narcotics Anonymous was the last house on the block. Everything else we tried, religion, medication, psychiatry, drugs, rehabs and other institutions failed us. The cornerstone of our Program is Abstinence from all drugs in order to Recover. This seems to be an impossible task at first. Fortunately, the only requirement to start on our Journey is a desire to stop using. Once Total and Complete Abstinence is reached, Recovery is then possible. We meet at a certain time and place for the purpose of Recovery. We Help each other get Clean, stay Clean and finally Recover, A Day At A Time. We are told; "Keep Coming Back", even if we're still using. It's suggested though that we come back clean. Although the only requirement is the desire to stop using, it's not okay to keep using. We will Welcome and Love you, but we won't enable you. Our Recovering members will lay down a clear path to Recover. It's up to the newcomer to take the necessary Actions to achieve and maintain Abstinence while Recovery becomes possible. In Narcotics Anonymous we fan the Flames of Desire by Sharing the Joy, we experience Freedom and Growth. We Recover by Practicing the Spiritual Principles locked in the Steps and Traditions. When we Share these Spiritual Tools with others, the Spiritual Fruits manifests in our Lives. The Evidence becomes clear to others, and they want what we have found. This is the Attraction we have as we Carry This Life Saving Message of Recovery in Narcotics Anonymous. In This Moment; We will Welcome all who come to N.A. We will Encourage Abstinence to those still using. We will offer Recovery to those that are not using.

I’m in sparks too off vista

Im in Sparks specifically but same thing as you know

Lol nice

Weird lol

Reno as well

Hit me up if you get triggered or just need to chat. Im here for you if you need. I work two jobs so i get to you asap

Where you live? I’m in Reno Nv

NA just as good

I do Narcotics Anonymous but anything that has 12 steps I’m willing to be apart of and get what I need for sure

Ive been to AA and Celebrate Recovery

I love that

Everyone is in a different situation. There’s no set prescription, i happen to coach on insight,and transformational coaching is my niche

My recovery date is January 19 2018 I’m in a 12 step program I have a sponsor who has a sponsor I work the 12 steps and live by spiritual principles to the best of my ability some days I fall short for sure

Sure

I’ve heard of life coach’s I don’t know what they do if you wouldn’t mind enlightening me

Recovering, typo, its a life process

Recovered? What does this mean?

Anyone need some support hit me up, recovered addict and successful life coach

I'll suggest that, it's still a work in progress and he's still battling his demons. thank you Michael for the suggestion

For me.

Journaling. That’s helped a ton.

He does live with us also so it's gonna be a learning experience for all of us

Today it's my turn to offer help, my best friend told me he doesn't want to drink anymore. We've been talking about rehab, he wants to go but not today. He brought it up, I did not because I feel we need to make the decision first before we can allow help in. This is a tough day for me, not being in this situation since it was me, but it's not about me today. I'm trying to find ways to not reference my journey. Does anyone have any experience with this? I think I can use a little help so I can provide what he needs IDK

Hey all I’m headed to a meeting in grass valley it’s at 1pm have a wonderful day

You can’t expect God to give you more, and you give him nothing!

They, along with the ducks I have, bring a Zen that I love. They are a lot of work but it's worth it in countless ways really

Chickens are fun.

I'll be adding about 25 chickens to my flock a little at a time throughout this next month.

I'm tired, it's been a long day on the farm. The chicken coop is cleaned out and ready

good thanks and yourself

Hello Brian, how's it goin man?

I’ve been in recovery for a little time but what I’ve learned is one day is a long time so I continue on this journey we call life.

hi everyone im Brandon im from South Africa

I feel the same way Marc, I tend to try to put it by the wayside because it's all around in my head less. I'm sure you have your own very valid reason also, just wanted to share what works for me. Thank you Marc, I hope your day is awesome!

Hi everybody. im an alcoholic i have been sober a very long time but I usually dont mention time for many reasons.

@Jenn. Happy new year to you as well. What a great message to start with!

Hi Rustom! Good morning

hellow

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@jordan. Im sorry about your friend. He/she is at peace now.