June 9

How many times do we hear this statement by speakers or other members? What might come to mind to the newcomers or other members? Some might interpret this to mean that we can get rich and famous.

Our rich and famous members know better. Some addicts came in with money, houses and high educations.

They can tell you that money, property and prestige did not help them feel any better about themselves in active addiction. In fact, many will tell you that it actually prolonged their agony.

Denial kept them out there longer. Our Basic Text tells us that, " through recovery, our dreams come true. We don't mean that we necessarily become rich or famous. However, by realizing the will of our Higher Power, dreams do come true in our recovery. " Our Gray Book goes on to say, "How many times have we heard something over and over again, until it finally takes root and blossoms.

With each meeting we attend, seeds planted in earlier meetings are watered until we can see them grow to harvest. This harvest is a form of spiritual growth. " This Spiritual Awakening, the relationship with Reality, the Freedom to worship and develop a relationship with the God of Our Own Understanding, those are our dreams come true. That relationship with Reality is where our new possibilities spring or arise.

We cannot confuse our Message with material gain. Our rewards are measured with our Spiritual Fruits that result from Living and Sharing this Living Program called Narcotics Anonymous.