March 22

As using addicts most of us were very selfish and self-centered, we looked for ways to continue our usage. We weren't Self-supporting when we used, we stole from others to support our habits, we robbed people of their time and needs. Some things were irreplaceable. We did many people great harm; we were always looking for hand outs.

Even though we were isolated, the disease affected those around us. In Narcotics Anonymous we learn to stand on our own two feet, first as a Group, as a Fellowship, and finally on our own. Our Steps and Traditions teach us to contribute and Help others, in turn we Help ourselves.

As a Fellowship, we are no longer a strain on society. As individuals, we become Productive Members of that society. We become givers and not takers, our actions are our Amends.

We not only resolute and restore our past transgressions, we also resolve them. We Live a different way today, we regard others first, then we regard ourselves. We are finally Self-supporting through our own contributions.

As a Fellowship being Self-supporting means we are no longer using people, places and things. We are under no one's and other's control because we're not asking for anything from them. Our motives stem from Love and Compassion.

We are part of something Whole; our apathy becomes Empathy as we identify with others. We give of ourselves without reward or recognition. Most importantly we don't take credit for it.

Our Spiritual Foundation Of Anonymity becomes our goal and Way Of Life. We now give of what we have in order to keep it.

Addiction is a contradiction to Living. In Narcotics Anonymous we Practice to Live and to Let Live.