Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   January 17                                                     Forgiveness

    "As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving.
   At least we know that we are no longer intentionally making life miserable
                                 for people."

                                                        Basic Text, pp. 39-40

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   In our addiction we often treated others badly, sometimes deliberately
   finding ways to make their lives miserable.  In our recovery, we may still
   have a tendency to pass judgment on others' actions because we think we
   know how that person should behave.    But as we progress in our recovery
   we often find that, to accept ourselves, we must accept those around us.

   It may be difficult to watch as someone's insanity manifests itself.
   But if we detach ourselves from the problem, we can start living in the
   solution.  And if we feel affected by another's actions, we can extend
   the principle of forgiveness.

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   Just for today:  I will strive to forgive rather than be forgiven.  I will
   try to act in such a way that I feel worthy of self-love.