Voices of Recovery

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 20, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 20 The Simple, Priceless Gift We Share "The simple, priceless gift we give each other is the recognition of our humanity." —Guiding Principles, Tradition Eight, Opening Essay ––––=–––– When we’re new in the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous, it...

Just for Today meditation for January 20, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 20 One promise, many gifts "Narcotics Anonymous offers only one promise, and that is freedom from active addiction..." Basic Text, p. 102 ––––=–––– Imagine how it might be if we had arrived at the doors of Narcotics Anonymous, desperate, wa...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 19, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 19 Contributing Our Creativity "Some of us discover that we have talents for contributing to the world in other ways, whether through our creativity, our empathy, or our addict ability to focus on one thing and do it ’til it’s done." —Living Clean, C...

Just for Today meditation for January 19, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 19 Making mountains into molehills "When we stop living in the here and now, our problems become magnified unreasonably." Basic Text, p. 96 ––––=–––– Some of us seem to make mountains out of molehills with our problems. Even those of us who...

Continuing our January series, “Rainbows in Recovery,” this episode tells the powerful and deeply human story of Marsha—a journey shaped by identity, loss, and an unwavering commitment to recovery. Diagnosed with a learning disability at a young age, Marsha struggled to see past the labels placed on her, already feeling different and unsure of her place in the world. When her father died suddenly...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 18, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 18 Surrendering to Change "Surrender means having the open-mindedness to see things in a new way, as well as the willingness to live differently." —Living Clean, Chapter 3, “Awakening to Our Spirituality” ––––=–––– Change has a terrible rep...

Just for Today meditation for January 18, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 18 The simple inventory "Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, our attitudes, and our relationships on a regular basis." Basic Text, p. 41 ––––=–––– The daily inventory is a...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 17, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 17 Striving for Integrity, Always "Integrity is the consistent application of spiritual principles, no matter what the circumstances." —It Works, Tradition Two, “Applying Spiritual Principles” ––––=–––– We recognize the ultimate authority i...

Just for Today meditation for January 17, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 17 Forgiveness "As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving. At least we know that we are no longer intentionally making life miserable for people." Basic Text, p. 38 ––––=–––– In our addiction we often treated other...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 16, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 16 Finding Our Passion and Purpose "Something different happens as we move into recovery motivated by passion, hope, and excitement. We are released into our own lives." —Living Clean, Chapter 1, “Why We Stay” ––––=–––– Some of us spend our...

Just for Today meditation for January 16, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 16 Make that call! "We feared that if we ever revealed ourselves as we were, we would surely be rejected.... [But] our fellow members do understand us." Basic Text, p. 31 ––––=–––– We need our fellow NA members-their experience, their frien...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 15, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 15 Practicing Equality "It doesn’t matter who is doing the giving or the taking. We are all equally entitled to ask and to provide, and wherever we are in the exchange, we benefit." —Living Clean, Chapter 7, ”Being of Service” ––––=–––– “Wh...

Just for Today meditation for January 15, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 15 Fear "We grow to feel comfortable with our Higher Power as a source of strength. As we learn to trust this Power, we begin to overcome our fear of life." Basic Text, p. 24 ––––=–––– Powerless as we are, living on self-will is a frighteni...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 14, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 14 Discerning When to Act "We learn where we can use our energy to make a difference and where we need to let go." —Living Clean, Chapter 3, “Awakening to Our Spirituality” ––––=–––– Life in active addiction for many of us seemed like a bat...

Just for Today meditation for January 14, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 14 A loving God "Our understanding of a Higher Power is up to us.... The only suggested guidelines are that this Power be loving, caring, and greater than ourselves." Basic Text, p. 24 ––––=–––– We've been told that we can believe in an...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 13, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 13 Inclusiveness and Our Sense of Belonging "Our diversity strengthens and affirms the reality of our simple message. Across all of our differences, the same simple program works." —Guiding Principles, Tradition Five, “Word by Word” ––––=––...

Just for Today meditation for January 13, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 13 Surrender to win "Help for addicts begins only when we are able to admit complete defeat." Basic Text, p. 22 ––––=–––– Complete defeat-what a concept! That must mean surrender. Surrender-to give up absolutely. To quit with no reservations. To put...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 12, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 12 Forgiveness and the Amends Process "We forgive ourselves, we forgive others, and we find peace—regardless of what others may think or feel or tell us." —Living Clean, Chapter 5, “Amends and Reconciliation” ––––=–––– Many of us want to sk...

Just for Today meditation for January 12, read by Marsha Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 12 Spiritual awakenings "Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps..." Step Twelve ––––=–––– "How will I know when I have had a spiritual awakening?" For many of us, a spiritual awakening comes gradually. Perhaps...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 11, read by Timmy Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 11 Striking an Emotional Balance "We need to strike a balance between being in denial of our feelings and letting them overwhelm us; we don’t want to go to either extreme." —NA Step Working Guides, Step Ten, “Feeling versus Doing” ––––=––––...

Just for Today meditation for January 11, read by Timmy Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 11 Faith "As we develop faith in our daily lives, we find that our Higher Power supplies us with the strength and guidance that we need." Basic Text, p. 91 ––––=–––– Some of us come into recovery very frightened and insecure. We feel weak an...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 10, read by Timmy Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 10 Waking Up to Service "Being of loving service is living spiritually. First we take, then we give, then we share." —Living Clean, Chapter 3, “Creative Action of the Spirit” ––––=–––– In Narcotics Anonymous, we arrive to find ourselves the...

Spiritual Principle a Day for January 9, read by Timmy Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 9 Participation, Service, and the Seventh Tradition "As a member of an NA group, we take part in developing a conscience about how the group will meet its responsibilities and participate in the life of the larger Fellowship." —Guiding Princi...

Just for Today meditation for January 9, read by Timmy Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 9 Returning Our Sponsor's Kindness "Our earliest involvements with others often begin with our sponsor." Basic Text p. 55 ––––=–––– Our sponsor can be an abundant source of recovery information, wisdom, and loving words. They've done...

Just for Today meditation for January 10, read by Timmy Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com January 10 Gratitude "I'm very grateful to have come to believe." IP No. 21, "The Loner" ––––=–––– Belief in a Higher Power can make all the difference when the going gets tough! When things don't go our way in recovery, our sponso...