January 15

Acceptance of having the disease of addiction will Free us from being Responsible for the disease. The disease manifests itself in ways that affects our attitudes and behaviors. When we find out that we suffer from a Spiritual disease and not a moral dilemma, we start to breathe easier.

In Narcotics Anonymous we meet people just like us who suffered like we suffered, but have found Hope. The Hope we find in Narcotics Anonymous will Free us from the fear that we can't stay clean. We Accept not only having this disease, but we Accept the Solution as well.

Developing Trust in a Higher Power prevents us from getting depressed as a result of dwelling in the past. This new found Hope helps us stay in the moment and prevents fear of tomorrow. Lack of Faith leads to fear, fear is False Evidence Appearing Real.

Fear can also mean, Face Everything And Recover. As we Let Go and Let God, we reinforce our initial Surrender. Practicing the Principle of Open-mindedness leads to the very insights that eluded us all our Lives.

Fear is also replaced by Faith as we see the evidence of recovering addicts all around us in Narcotics Anonymous. As we Accept ourselves, we start to Accept others.

We no longer feel alone. We find ourselves among special groups of people, who like us, suffered from a hopeless state, but now found a Spiritual Solution in Narcotics Anonymous. We share this Precious Gift with others, as we become Loving and Caring people. We are Free to Live Happy, Joyous and Free.