Fifth tradition

[Lin]

My favorite tradition is number 5. It reminds me that I have to reach out to newcomers and help support them during their journey.It also reminds me that we dont have to walk this journey alone.

Do you have a favorite tradition?

LIN

[caressa]

Yes you just took it, hope I can have the same one as you. It gave me a purpose for being and staying in recovery. I couldn't find a reason for me to be sober, there seemed to be more people worthy than I was. I was told I had to go through what I had to go through what I went through to get to where I am in today, so I had a story to share with others. By sharing, I could give others hope from listening to my experience, and hopefully they will be able to tap into the Source of my Strength.

[Lin]

thanks for the share. nice that we bot have the same favorite tradition.

Lin

[majestyjo]

Just For Today

May 4

“What About The Newcomer?”

“Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.”

Tradition Five

Our home group means a lot to us. After all, where would we be without our favorite NA meeting? Our group sometimes sponsors picnics or other activities. Often, home group members get together to see a movie or go bowling. We have all made good friendships through our home group, and we wouldn’t trade that warmth for the world.

But sometimes we must take inventory of what our group is doing to fulfill its primary purpose—to carry the message to the still-suffering addict. Sometimes when we go to our meetings, we know almost everyone and get caught up in the laughter and fun. But what about the newcomer? Have we remembered to reach out to the new people who may be sitting by themselves, lonely and frightened? Do we remember to welcome those visiting our group?

The love found in the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous helps us recover from addiction. But once we have gotten clean, we must remember to give to others what was so freely given to us. We need to reach out to the addict who still suffers. After all, “the newcomer is the most important person at any meeting.”

Just for today: I’m grateful for the warm fellowship I’ve found in my home group. I will reach out my hand to the still-suffering addict, offering that same

Just for Today's reading explains the 5th Tradition very well.  It gave me purpose and a reason for living.  I got to a stage in my life, prior to finding the doors of recovery where I wanted to stop the world and get off.   I was no longer employable, could no longer do what I use to do, so what good was I and had no direction and purpose in my life.  Getting involved in service saved my life.