Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   October 9                                                            Order

   "We emphasize setting our house in order because it brings us relief."

                                                            Basic Text, p. 97

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   Focusing on what others are doing can provide momentary relief from having
   to take a look at ourselves.    But one of the secrets of success in
   Narcotics Anonymous is making sure our own house is in order.  So what
   does "setting our house in order" mean, anyway?

   It means we work the steps, allowing us to look at our role in our
   relationships with others.   When we have a problem with someone, we can
   take our own inventory to find out what our part in the problem has been.
   With the help of our sponsor, we strive to set it right.  Then, each day,
   we continue taking our inventory to avoid repeating the same mistakes in
   the future.

   It's pretty simple.  We treat others as we would like others to treat
   us.  We promptly make amends when we owe them.  And when we turn our lives
   over to the care of our Higher Power on a daily basis, we can start to
   avoid running on the self-will so characteristic of our active addiction.
   Guided by a Power that seeks the best for everyone, our relationships with
   others will surely improve.

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   Just for today: I will set my own house in order.  Today, I will examine
   my part in the problems in my life.  If I owe amends, I will make them.