Voices of Recovery

Just for Today meditation for July 14, read by Jeff Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 14 An "inside job" "Social acceptability does not equal recovery" Basic Text, p.21 ––––=–––– One of the first things that happens to many of us in recovery is that we start to look better. We get healthier; we bathe; we dress more appropr...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 13, read by Jeff Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 13 Unity in Loving Care "We contribute to unity in our meetings by exercising loving care in the way we speak and the way we treat one another." —It Works, Tradition One, “Applying Spiritual Principles” ––––=–––– Speaking to and treating other memb...

Just for Today meditation for July 13, read by Jeff Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 13 Humility in action "If we are hurting, and most of us do from time to time, we learn to ask for help." Basic Text, p.80 ––––=–––– Sometimes recovery gets downright difficult. It can be even more difficult to get humble enough to ask for help. We...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 12, read by Jeff Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 12 Responsibility Versus Control "Finding the line between personal responsibility and willful control is a challenge." —Living Clean, Chapter 4, “Letting Ourselves Go” ––––=–––– After years of willfully trying to control our lives, our moods, and...

Just for Today meditation for July 12, read by Jeff Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 12 Patience "We were trapped by our need for the instant gratification that drugs gave us." Basic Text, pp. 24-25 ––––=–––– "I want what I want, and 1 want it now!" That's about as patient as most of us ever got in our active addictio...

Just for Today meditation for July 11, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com Happy birthday and happy 2-year anniversary, Gigi! July 11 Encouragement "We share comfort and encouragement with others." Basic Text, p.95 ––––=–––– Many of us have watched as babies take their first steps. The mother holds the child on its feet. The father knee...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 11, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com Happy birthday and happy 2-year anniversary, Gigi! July 11 Compassion for Ourselves "When we have compassion for ourselves, we give ourselves permission to be in the world, and that makes us much more useful to the world." —Living Clean, Chapter 1, “Growing Pains...

Just for Today meditation for July 10, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 10 A positive attitude "That old nest of negativism followed me everywhere I went." Basic Text, p.135 ––––=–––– A negative attitude is the trademark of active addiction. Everything that occurred in our lives was someone or something else's faul...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 10, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 10 Striving to Be Humble Servants "Being asked to lead, to serve, to accept responsibility, is a humbling experience for a recovering addict." —Twelve Concepts for NA Service, Fourth Concept ––––=–––– While using, most of us were not asked to lead...

Just for Today meditation for July 9, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 9 We do recover? "...the time has come when that tired old lie, "Once an addict, always an addict," will no longer be tolerated by either society or the addict himself. We do recover." Basic Text, p.86 ––––=–––– From time to time, we hear...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 9, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 9 Courage to Walk Our Path "It takes courage and humility to open new doors and to close old ones." —Living Clean, Chapter 4, “Courage” ––––=–––– If we imagine life to be like a hallway full of open doors, each leading down new paths of opportunity,...

Just for Today meditation for July 8, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 8 The "G" word "It is important for you to know that you will hear God mentioned at NA meetings. What we are referring to is a Power greater than ourselves that makes possible what seems impossible." IP No. 22, "Welcome to NA" ––...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 8, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 8 We Give What We Can with Gratitude "Every act of service, no matter how small, is a contribution demonstrating our commitment and our gratitude." —Guiding Principles, Tradition Seven, “Word by Word” ––––=–––– The Seventh Tradition is confusing at...

Just for Today meditation for July 7, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 7 God in each other "One aspect of our spiritual awakening comes through the new understanding of our Higher Power that we develop by sharing another addict's recovery." Basic Text, p.51 ––––=–––– We've heard it said that we often see God mo...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 7, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 7 The Practical and Spiritual Application of “We.” In NA, our identification as addicts is what we have in common." —In Times of Illness, “Mental Health Issues” ––––=–––– What bound our predecessors together in NA’s early days is what connects us today:...

Just for Today meditation for July 6, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 6 I'm sorry "The main thing [the Eighth Step] does for us is to help build awareness that, little by little, we are gaining new attitudes about ourselves and how we deal with other people." Basic Text, p.38 ––––=–––– To say "I'm sorry" probably isn't such a f...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 6, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 6 Moving Forward with Passion "Passion is a lot like desperation: It is a motivating, energizing force that can propel us forward." —Living Clean, Chapter 1, “Desperation to Passion” ––––=–––– The gift of desperation doesn’t look the same for all of...

Just for Today meditation for July 5, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 5 Exploring spiritual options "The nature of our belief will determine the manner of our prayers and meditation." Basic Text, p.43 ––––=–––– How do we pray? For each NA member, this is a deeply personal matter. Many of us find that, over time, we de...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 5, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 5 Seeking Balance "So many things compete for our attention, and as addicts we have a tendency to think in extremes: all or nothing, right or wrong. Finding the balance is an ongoing negotiation." —Living Clean, Chapter 1, Opening Essay ––––=–––– In...

In this special episode, Voices of Recovery opens its July “Incarceration in Recovery” series with the extraordinary story of Gigi—a woman whose journey is a testament to the strength it takes to stay clean through life’s most difficult storms. Gigi shares her experience growing up as a disabled child, how her deafness shaped her world and sense of self, and how challenges with self-esteem followe...

Just for Today meditation for July 4, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 4 Conflict "We learn that conflicts are a part of reality, and we learn new ways to resolve them instead of running from them." Basic Text, p.87 ––––=–––– From time to time, we all experience conflicts. It may be that we just can't get along wit...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 4, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 4 Autonomy Balanced with Responsibility "Autonomy encourages groups to become strong and lively but also reminds them that they are a vital part of a greater whole: the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous." —It Works, Tradition Four ––––=–––– We addic...

Just for Today meditation for August 4, read by Bryan B. Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com August 4 When is a secret not a secret? "Addicts tend to live secret lives.... It is a great relief to get rid of all our secrets and to share the burden of our past." Basic Text, p.32 ––––=–––– We've heard it said that "we're as sick...

Just for Today meditation for July 3, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 3 Quiet time "Many of us have found that setting aside quiet time for ourselves is helpful in making conscious contact with our Higher Power:" Basic Text, p.92 ––––=–––– Most of us pay lip-service to the value of conscious contact with a Higher Powe...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 3, read by Gigi Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to: voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.com July 3 Empathy, Connection, and Identification "Empathy is the ability to connect with others at the level of the heart and the spirit."" —Living Clean, Chapter 5, “Friendship” ––––=–––– Many of us have had the experience of hearing someone else tel...