Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   June 9                                            Old dreams needn't die

             "Lost dreams awaken and new possibilities arise."

                                                            Basic Text, p. 91

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   Most of us had dreams when we were young.  Whether we dreamed of a dynamic
   career, a large and loving family, or travels abroad, our dreams died when
   our addiction took hold.  Anything we ever wanted for ourselves was cast
   away in our pursuit of drugs.  Our dreams didn't go beyond the next drug
   and the euphoria we hoped it would bring.

   Now in recovery, we find a reason to hope that our lost dreams could still
   come true.  No matter how old we are, how much our addiction has taken
   from us, or how unlikely it may seem, our freedom from active addiction
   gives us the freedom to pursue our ambitions.   We may discover that
   we're very talented at something, or find a hobby we love, or learn that
   continuing our education can bring remarkable rewards.

   We used to  put most of  our energy into  spinning excuses  and
   rationalizations for our failures.  Today, we go forward and make use of
   the many opportunities life presents to us.   We may be amazed at what
   we're capable of.     With our  foundation of recovery,  success,
   fulfillment, and satisfaction are within our reach at last.

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   Just for today:  Starting today, I'll do whatever I can to realize my
   dreams.