MajestyJo |
08-22-2014 08:00 AM |
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August 22, 2014
Contribution
Page 244
"We recognize our spiritual growth when we are able to reach out and help others."
Basic Text p. 56
To make a difference in the world, to contribute something special, is perhaps the highest aspiration of the human heart, Each one of us, no matter what our personal makeup, has a unique quality to offer.
Chances are that at some time in our recovery we met someone who reached us when no one else could. Whether it was someone who made us laugh at our first meeting, a warm and compassionate sponsor, or an understanding friend who supported us through an emotional storm, that person made all the difference in the world.
All of us have had the gift of recovery shared with us by another recovering addict. For that, we are grateful. We express our gratitude by sharing freely with others what was given to us. The individual message we carry may help a newcomer only we can reach.
There are many ways to serve our fellowship. Each of us will find that we do some things better than others, but all service work is equally important. If we are willing to serve, we're sure to find that particular way to contribute that's right for us.
Just for Today: My contribution makes a difference. I will offer a helping hand today.
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Contributing to my life and to others is essential, especially if you want to stay clean and sober.
I am reminded of Tradition 7, Every N.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
The Traditions are applicable to our life outside of any group we go to. I was told they belonged in my home, my work, and the community. I have taken many studies and gone to many groups, but on thinking, it would hurt to have a review.
My sponsor told me it wasn't all about giving money, it is about giving time and energy too. If you don't have $2. someone else will give for you, and you can be supporting in other ways. Just being at a meeting, is giving. It isn't all about taking, occupying a chair and not getting involved in your home group. Unless you didn't know, it is about being in the kitchen and setting up the meeting and taking it down. For me it was about my group, but the highest service position was Hospitals and Institution Chair in NA and General Service Rep in AA. I went to AA because of my denial about my alcoholism, in NA I knew I was an addict, no questions there.
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