Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   November 26                                                 Responsibility

     "A lot happens in one day, both negative and positive.  If we do not
   take the time to appreciate both, perhaps we will miss something that will
                                help us grow."

                                                     IP No. 8, Just for Today

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   Responsibility, responsibility-the  responsibilities  of  life  are
   everywhere.    We're "supposed to" wear seat belts.     We're
   "supposed to" clean our homes.   We're "supposed to" do certain
   things for our spouse, our children, the people we sponsor.  On top of all
   this, we're "supposed to" go to meetings and practice our program as
   best we can.  It's no wonder that, sometimes, we want to run from all
   these tasks and escape to some far-off island where we're  not
   "supposed to" do anything!

   At times like  these, when  we've become  overwhelmed with  our
   responsibilities, we have forgotten that responsibility need not be
   burdensome.  When we have a desire to run away from our responsibilities
   we need to slow down, remember why we have chosen them, and pay attention
   to the gifts they bring.    Whether it's a job we normally find
   challenging and interesting, or a partner whose personality we are usually
   excited by, or a child whom we naturally like to play with and care for,
   there is joy to be found in all the responsibilities of our lives.

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   Just for today:  Each moment is special.  I will pay attention, grateful
   for my responsibilities and the special joys they bring.