JFT May 1 - Self-Worth And Service
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JFT May 1 - Self-Worth And Service
"Being involved in service makes me feel worthwhile."
Basic Text, p. 212
When most of us arrived in Narcotics Anonymous, we had very little self-worth left to salvage. Many members say that they began to develop self-esteem through being of service early in their recovery. Something just short of a miracle occurs when we begin to have a positive impact on others' lives through our service efforts.
Most of us don't have a lot of experience, strength, or hope to share at thirty days clean. In fact, some members will tell us in no uncertain terms that what we can do best is listen. But at thirty days, we do offer something to that addict just coming into the rooms of NA, struggling to get twenty-four hours clean. The very newest NA member, the one with only the desire to stop using and none of the tools, can hardly imagine anyone staying clean for a year, or two years, or ten. But he or she can relate to those people with thirty days clean, picking up a key tag with a look of pride and disbelief emblazoned on their faces.
Service is something that is our unique gift - something that no one can take away from us. We give, and we get. Through service, many of us start on the sometimes long road back to becoming productive members of society.
Just for today: I will be grateful for the opportunity to be of service.
pg. 127
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous©
Basic Text, p. 212
When most of us arrived in Narcotics Anonymous, we had very little self-worth left to salvage. Many members say that they began to develop self-esteem through being of service early in their recovery. Something just short of a miracle occurs when we begin to have a positive impact on others' lives through our service efforts.
Most of us don't have a lot of experience, strength, or hope to share at thirty days clean. In fact, some members will tell us in no uncertain terms that what we can do best is listen. But at thirty days, we do offer something to that addict just coming into the rooms of NA, struggling to get twenty-four hours clean. The very newest NA member, the one with only the desire to stop using and none of the tools, can hardly imagine anyone staying clean for a year, or two years, or ten. But he or she can relate to those people with thirty days clean, picking up a key tag with a look of pride and disbelief emblazoned on their faces.
Service is something that is our unique gift - something that no one can take away from us. We give, and we get. Through service, many of us start on the sometimes long road back to becoming productive members of society.
Just for today: I will be grateful for the opportunity to be of service.
pg. 127
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous©
badmojo76
Join Date: May 2005
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Wow, i can really feel the message there. i have been a part of service in this program and it really makes me feel good about myself and feel that i am doing the good right thing by giving my time energy love and experience freely and not looking for something to gain. when i had thirty days clean i thought it was the most amazing thing because it felt like a life time and it felt so good, like the biggest accomplishment of my life. i really do love seeing that in a newcomers eyes, cause it really reminds me of where ive been who i am, where i've come from, and where i could be if i dont work my recovery program and live JFT.
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