JFT May 8 - Teachable
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JFT May 8 - Teachable
May 8
In a way, addiction is a great teacher. And if addiction teaches us nothing else, it will teach us humility. We hear it said that it took our very best thinking to get to NA. Now that we’re here, we’re here to learn.
The NA Fellowship is a wonderful learning environment for the recovering addict. We aren’t made to feel stupid at meetings. Instead, we find others who’ve been exactly where we’ve been and who’ve found a way out. All we have to do is admit that we don’t have all the answers, then listen as others share what’s worked for them.
As recovering addicts and as human beings, we have much to learn. Other addicts—and other humans—have much to teach us about what works and what doesn’t. As long as we remain teachable, we can take advantage of the experience of others.
Just for today: I will admit that I don’t have all the answers. I will look and listen to the experience of others for the answers I need.
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Teachable
“We have learned that it is okay to not know all the answers, for then we are teachable and can learn to live our new life successfully.”
Basic Text, p. 93
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In a way, addiction is a great teacher. And if addiction teaches us nothing else, it will teach us humility. We hear it said that it took our very best thinking to get to NA. Now that we’re here, we’re here to learn.
The NA Fellowship is a wonderful learning environment for the recovering addict. We aren’t made to feel stupid at meetings. Instead, we find others who’ve been exactly where we’ve been and who’ve found a way out. All we have to do is admit that we don’t have all the answers, then listen as others share what’s worked for them.
As recovering addicts and as human beings, we have much to learn. Other addicts—and other humans—have much to teach us about what works and what doesn’t. As long as we remain teachable, we can take advantage of the experience of others.
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Just for today: I will admit that I don’t have all the answers. I will look and listen to the experience of others for the answers I need.
Copyright © 1991-2008 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
It is what it is!!!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Sobriety
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There was a time when I thought I knew everything in recovery, that is when I stopped going to meetings, as I have said several times in different posts, the only reason I did not pick up drugs or alcohol over those years is because the person I live with was clean. Instead I picked up food. I got miserable enough to walk back in a meeting and admit I needed help.
Since that day 4-5 years ago I understand completely that remaining teachable is what keeps me clean!
Since that day 4-5 years ago I understand completely that remaining teachable is what keeps me clean!
And if addiction teaches us nothing else, it will teach us humility.
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I feel that now, as a newcomer, I am more open to suggestions than I've ever been in my life. Addiction has humbled me in ways I never dreamed. I've found myself going to people the same age as my daughter for experience, strength, and hope. That'll bring you down a peg or two! Especially when you've been "the boss" your whole adult life and an oldest child too.
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