Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   January 12                                            Spiritual awakenings

      "Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps..."

                                                                  Step Twelve

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   "How will I know when I have had a spiritual awakening?" For many of
   us, a spiritual awakening comes gradually.   Perhaps our first spiritual
   awareness is as simple as a new appreciation for life.   Maybe one day
   we'll suddenly discover the sound of birds singing early in the
   morning.  The simple beauty of a flower may remind us that there is a
   Power greater than ourselves at work around us.

   Often, our spiritual awakening is something that grows stronger over
   time.  We can strive for more spiritual awareness simply by living our
   lives.  We can persist in efforts to improve our conscious contact through
   prayer and meditation on a daily basis.   We can listen within for the
   guidance we need.  We can question other addicts about their experiences
   with spirituality.  We can take time to appreciate the world around us.

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   Just for today:   I  will reflect on the spiritual awakenings I  have
   experienced.  I will strive to be God-conscious.  I will take time out in
   the day to appreciate my Higher Power's handiwork.