June 30

Before arriving to Narcotics Anonymous, for many of us, our lives were dominated by fear. Every decision we made was made with our default thinking. The disease of addiction affected every area of our lives.

Our whole mind and bodies were clouded with drugs. We were trapped by the chains of addiction, and saw no way out. Narcotics Anonymous offers a simple Program that can be Practiced in every area of our Lives.

The Spiritual Principles of N.A. treats our bodies, minds and Spirits. Honesty, Open-mindedness and Willingness are the HOW of our Solution. Achieving Complete and Total Abstinence from all mind and mood altering drugs is where Honesty has its start.

Our Literature says that Honesty is the antidote to our disease thinking. Honesty can be measured by aligning our actions to the truth. Our Gray Book says that by Practicing Honesty, "We lose the fear of being cornered.

As we Practice gut level Honesty through our Step Process our Faith in our Higher Power increases. Faith gives birth to Courage as we walk through our fears. Like Surrender, the Spiritual Principle of Honesty enables us to get to the bottom of our emotions.

In our Recovery Process we are constantly reinforcing our Foundation, because we're constantly building on it. Chapter Five tells us, "Guilt and worry keep us from living in the here and now. " If we worry why Pray and if we Pray why worry.

We strive to Live Life on God's Terms.