29 December

Our Basic Text tells us that we are each other's eyes and ears. That's because I can't see my own eyes and ears, but I could see yours and you can see mine. The same applies to our Assets and Liabilities, sometimes it's difficult for us to see our attitudes and behaviors, but others can.

In Narcotics Anonymous we suffer from the same disease, and we can see each other coming. We may in our Journey react negatively if someone points out a shortcoming.

We may also downplay a compliment when it is given to us. Both reactions are a result of low self-esteem.

Our Gray Book states, "If we truly want to grow, we will take a good look at what is pointed out. As we Share this Journey, we see each other at our best and at our worst. We learn how to Empathize with each other and offer each other our Experience, Strength and Hope.

When we approach each other to offer our help, we do it with Love and Compassion, not with judgment and criticism. We Share our Experiences and our Solutions, more importantly we Share Hope and Understanding. No matter how long we've been in Recovery we are still human and will make mistakes.

Our Seventh Step offers a way out, through God's Forgiveness, as we ask him to remove our shortcomings. These Spiritual Tools and the act of Humility helps us Open our Hearts when others fall short. As we develop Patience, Tolerance, Understanding and Forgiveness with ourselves, we in turn Practice the same Spiritual Principles with others.

In This Moment: We will let our guards down and let our fellow members in. We will Honor each other's suggestions, when it's done with Love.