June 24

Part of Anonymity means to remain nameless, not taking credit for. It also means being equal and not single out any person.

The Principle of Anonymity is so huge it has many Spiritual Principles within it. Anonymity is also the foundation of our whole Program, our Twelve and Twelve. Placing the Spiritual Principles of Narcotics Anonymous ahead of our and each other's personality makes our Recovery possible.

This main Principle also protects us from ourselves. It also helps to protect N.A. from us. Principles before personalities allow the common welfare of N.A. to come before our personalities and individual needs.

Principles before personalities allow God Conscience to be created in the Group and not in any one person. Anonymity makes it possible for any drug addict to become a member of N.A. We don't differentiate between men and women, creed, sexual preference, age, race and social status.

Autonomy with the Principle of Anonymity means not to label a Group better or less than any other Groups. This can create disunity.

The Group's Primary Purpose is its Anonymity, together we carry one message. When we lend the Narcotics Anonymous name to anything outside of N.A., our Anonymity is destroyed. Personalities would take over through money, property and prestige.

This would destroy our Primary Purpose, and many would die. Anonymity allows each member to contribute their own personal share of time and money Anonymously. Principles before personalities and profession allow our members equal status with other members.

Direct Responsibilities to those they serve, committees are not Autonomous and must follow the Group's Conscience. Service is for those we serve, is a good example of Anonymity. Not taking personal sides with our personal opinions keeps the individuals and Groups from public opinions. Keeping our personal Anonymity in the public spotlight assures others from using our personalities to judge N.A. Inner Anonymity of this last Tradition enables us to place The Spiritual Principles of Narcotics Anonymous before ourselves and others, in all our Traditions.