19 Temmuz

Before coming to Narcotics Anonymous, many of us had dreams. We dreamed of being successful, and having Families of our own.

Most of us had our dreams destroyed by active addiction. Not only our dreams were cut short, but we also through our using, destroyed the dreams of others. We needed money to support our addiction, so we depended on others for money and stole from them and others. After coming to Narcotics Anonymous, working and Living the Steps and Traditions, we learned to stand on our own two feet.

Our Freedom, first from active addiction, then we experienced Freedom from self and then others. Our Literature tells us that " the sooner we face our problems within our society, in everyday living, just that much faster do we become acceptable, responsible, and productive members of that society. " Even though social acceptability doesn't equal Recovery, we learn to function without the use of drugs. This is a dream come True. We also become responsible, for ourselves and our Loved ones.

In the same way as individuals, we become fully self-supporting, as Groups we become fully self-supporting as well. Our Seventh Tradition tells us that we no longer ask for handouts.

As individuals and Groups we experience the Principle of Freedom. This Freedom gives us the ability to grow in Spiritual ways.

Individually our wildest dreams become a Reality, as a Group we share the Message of Hope, and the Promise of Freedom with the suffering addict and others.

In This Moment: Recovery gives us the opportunity for Unlimited Spiritual Growth, this Growth should affect us in all areas of our Lives and in the Lives of others.