Voices of Recovery

Just for Today meditation for August 19, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 19 First things first "We apply effort to our most obvious problems and let go of the rest. We do the job at hand and, as we progress, new opportunities for improvement present themselves." Basic Text, p.54 ––––=–––– It's been said that rec...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 18, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 18 Perseverance Pays Off "Caring for our spiritual condition is like cleaning the house: If we want the benefit, the work must be ongoing." —Living Clean, Chapter 1, “A Vision of Hope” ––––=–––– We experience peace of mind and freedom when we consistentl...

Just for Today meditation for August 18, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 18 How long do I have to go? "The way to remain a productive, responsible member of society is to put our recovery first." Basic Text, p. 102 ––––=–––– The meetings have been great! Each night we've attended, we've gathered with other a...

In this special episode of Voices of Recovery, we continue our August series, “Our Predecessors”, with the remarkable story of Fern—a woman who has devoted more than four decades of her life to Narcotics Anonymous in selfless service. Growing up in a Jewish household where alcohol was always on the table, Fern discovered early on that she loved the feeling it gave her—and she always wanted more. T...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 17, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 17 Willingness to Change "When we take the Serenity Prayer seriously and really consider what in our lives we do have the courage to change, we find that our ability to shape our lives is limited more by our willingness than by anything outside ours...

Just for Today meditation for August 17, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 17 Tell the truth Basic Text, p.80 ––––=–––– "A symptom of our disease is alienation, and honest sharing will free us to recover" Truth connects us to life while fear, isolation, and dishonesty alienate us from it. As using addicts, we hid as much of the...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 16, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 16 Our Commitment to Encouragement "As a group, it’s our job to be tolerant, listen well, hear the message through the mess, and encourage newer members to grow." —Guiding Principles, Tradition Ten, “For Groups” ––––=–––– Practicing encourageme...

Just for Today meditation for August 16, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 16 Up or down "This is our road to spiritual growth. We change everyday... This growth is not the result of wishing but of action and prayer." Basic Text, pp.35-36 ––––=–––– Our spiritual condition is never static; if it's not growing, it&#...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 15, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 15 Guided by Conscience "We come to know our intentions. We get better at hearing our own voice, our own conscience, and listening to our instincts." —Living Clean, Chapter 5, “Conscious Contact” ––––=–––– Even those of us who were raised by wo...

Just for Today meditation for August 15, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 15 Over time, not overnight "We found that we do not recover physically, mentally, or spiritually overnight." Basic Text, p.27 ––––=–––– Have you ever approached a recovery celebration with the feeling that you should be further along in your r...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 14, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 14 Surrendering Shortcomings "In the Seventh Step, we take our surrender to a deeper level. What began in Step One with an acknowledgment of our addiction now includes an acknowledgment of the shortcomings that go along with our addiction." —NA...

Just for Today meditation for August 14, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 14 Letting go of our limitations "We don't have to settle for the limitations of the past. We can examine and reexamine our old ideas." Basic Text, p.11 ––––=–––– Most of us come to the program with a multitude of self-imposed limitations t...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 13, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 13 Anonymity and Individuality "In anonymity, we are free to be ourselves and to carry and receive a message of hope with the addict who suffers, regardless of whenever, wherever, or whoever they might be." —Guiding Principles, Tradition Twelve...

Just for Today meditation for August 13, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 13 Difficult people "By giving unconditional love... we become more loving, and by sharing spiritual growth we become more spiritual" Basic Text, p.99 ––––=–––– Most of us have one or two exceptionally difficult people in our lives. How do we d...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 12, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 12 Finding Grace in the Process "Spiritual awakening is a process. Maybe it is what the whole process is about. We nurture our awakening spirits and know that we are finally free to live in grace, integrity, and dignity." —Living Clean, Chapter 3, “Creat...

Just for Today meditation for August 12, read by Fern Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 12 Enough "Something inside cries out, 'Enough, enough, I've had enough,' and then they are ready to take that first and often most difficult step toward dealing with their disease." Basic Text, p.203 ––––=–––– Have we really had en...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 11, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 11 Harmony in Spite of Conflict "When we practice living in harmony with our world, we become wiser about choosing our battles. We learn where we can use our energy to make a difference and where we need to let go." —Living Clean, Chapter 3...

Just for Today meditation for August 11, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 11 Active listening "Through active listening, we hear things that work for us." Basic Text, p.102 ––––=–––– Most of us arrived in Narcotics Anonymous with a very poor ability to listen. But to take full advantage of "the therapeutic value of one add...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 10, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 10 To Be Both Willing and Humble "Balancing willingness and humility means that we are able to step up to the work we are able to do, and also admit that sometimes we need help." —Guiding Principles, Tradition Eight, “Spiritual Principles” ––––=––––...

Just for Today meditation for August 10, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 10 Regular prayer and meditation "Most of us pray when we are hurting. We learn that if we pray regularly, we won't be hurting as often or as intensely." Basic Text, p.44 ––––=–––– Regular prayer and meditation are two more key elements in our new pa...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 9, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 9 Practicing Tolerance and Self-Acceptance "As we learn to gently accept ourselves, we can start to view others with the same accepting and tolerant heart." —Just for Today, “Expectations,” July 29 ––––=–––– Working an NA program uncovers a...

Just for Today meditation for August 9, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 9 The power of love "We begin to see that God's love has been present all the time, just waiting for us to accept it" Basic Text, p.46 ––––=–––– God's love is the transforming power that drives our recovery. With that love, we find freedom from the ho...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 8, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 8 Accepting Ourselves as Works in Progress "A spiritual understanding of self-acceptance is knowing that it is all right to find ourselves in pain, to have made mistakes, and to know that we are not perfect." —IP #19, Self-Acceptance, “The T...

Just for Today meditation for August 8, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 8 Responsible recovery ".. we accept responsibility for our problems and see that we're equally responsible for our solutions." Basic Text, p.94 ––––=–––– Some of us, well accustomed to leaving our personal responsibilities to others, ma...

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 7, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 7 Unconditional Love for Fellow Addicts "A member shared, “Unconditional love is not the same as unconditional acceptance. I don’t have to like your behavior, but that doesn’t mean we reject each other as human beings.”" —Guiding Principles,...