Tag: Just for Today

Just for Today: Being of service

“Working with others is only the beginning of service work.” Basic Text, p. 56 We’re in recovery now. Through living the program, we’ve attained some stability in our lives. Our faith in a Higher Power has grown. Our individual spiritual...

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Just for Today: Action and prayer

Just for Today: Action and prayer

“… growth is not the result of wishing but of action and prayer” Basic Text, pp. 35-36 Sometimes it seems as if our recovery is growing much too slowly. We struggle with the steps; we wrestle with the same problems; we labor under the same...

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Just for Today: Through others’ eyes

Just for Today: Through others’ eyes

“When someone points out a shortcoming, our first reaction may be defensive. [But] if we truly want to be free, we will take a good look at input from fellow addicts.” Basic Text p.35 At some point in our recovery, we come to the awkward realization that...

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Just for Today: Depression

Just for Today: Depression

“We are no longer fighting fear anger guilt, self-pity, or depression.” Basic Text p.26 As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time. When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. However, if we do this, our depression...

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Just for Today: God could restore us to sanity

Just for Today: God could restore us to sanity

“The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from this belief.”Basic Text p. 24 Now that we’ve finally admitted our insanity and seen examples of it in all its manifestations, we might be tempted to...

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