February 28

Chapter Two in our Basic Text states that, "Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work. " What we knew when most of us arrived to Narcotics Anonymous, nearly killed us. The tools we had, were the tools of the disease.

Although they helped us in our active addiction, they no longer were useful in our Recovery. Narcotics Anonymous offered us a new set of tools.

These Spiritual Principles that were locked in the Steps and Traditions can only be accessed through practicing, Honesty, Open-Mindedness and the Willingness to try. Our Unconditional Surrender in the First Step left us in a state of submission. Developing smart feet by going to meetings was a Physical Act of Surrender.

We were introduced to Honesty, by aligning our Actions with the Truth. We showed our Open-Mindedness by taking suggestions from members that were here before us This Action and behavior made our Belief in a Power Greater Than Ourselves a Reality. It was the process of coming to believe that restored us to Sanity, as our obsession to use was lifted.

The Hope that was evident in our Lives and in the Lives of others, propelled us into Action. This Action, when we took the Second Step, increased our Faith.

We developed Trust in this Power and decided to let it Guide us, in all areas of our Lives, not just the stop using part. As we Recovered, the more we Uncovered and the more we Discovered. Although Spiritual Principles are simple in nature, we cannot do it by ourselves.

We need a Sponsor, the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous and a God Of Our Own Understanding.