JFT December 23
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JFT December 23
December 23
New ideas
We reevaluate our old ideas so we can become acquainted with the new ideas that lead to a new way of life.
Basic Text, p. 94
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Learning to live a new way of life can be difficult. Sometimes, when the going gets especially hard, were tempted to follow the path of least resistance and live by our old ideas again. We forget that our old ideas were killing us. To live a new way of life, we need to open our minds to new ideas.
Working the steps, attending meetings, sharing with others, trusting a sponsorthese suggestions may meet our resistance, even our rebellion. The NA program requires effort, but each step in the program brings us closer to becoming the kinds of people we truly want to be. We want to change, to grow, to become something more than we are today. To do that, we open our minds, try on the new ideas weve found in NA, and learn to live a new way of life.
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Just for today: I will open my mind to new ideas and learn to live my life in a new way.
New ideas
We reevaluate our old ideas so we can become acquainted with the new ideas that lead to a new way of life.
Basic Text, p. 94
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Learning to live a new way of life can be difficult. Sometimes, when the going gets especially hard, were tempted to follow the path of least resistance and live by our old ideas again. We forget that our old ideas were killing us. To live a new way of life, we need to open our minds to new ideas.
Working the steps, attending meetings, sharing with others, trusting a sponsorthese suggestions may meet our resistance, even our rebellion. The NA program requires effort, but each step in the program brings us closer to becoming the kinds of people we truly want to be. We want to change, to grow, to become something more than we are today. To do that, we open our minds, try on the new ideas weve found in NA, and learn to live a new way of life.
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Just for today: I will open my mind to new ideas and learn to live my life in a new way.
Evolving Addict
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New York State
Posts: 3,067
For me, some old ideas were right on the money and didn't need reconsideration. But there were plenty of old ideas that needed to go. Being open-minded helps me to grow and experience life...not just live. Lost dreams are awakened and new possibilities arise.
and I'm an Addict
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NE, Alabama
Posts: 7
Having an open mind is a big key to getting this "new way to live" thing. I had to open myself up to the steps, principles, traditions and everything else that comes along with the program before I started to experience change. The "new way" came very quickly for me. (I'm glad) But I'm sure its harder for different people. Maybe the only reason change came quickly to me as that when I decided to try this way of life, I decided to put every bit of my heart and soul into it. No reservations at all.
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