Post by stickmonkey on Jun 28, 2007 11:17:41 GMT -5
June 28 ---------- Group conscience
"Working with others is only the beginning of service work."
Basic Text, p.56
Service work calls for a selfless devotion to carrying the message to
the still-suffering addict. But our attitude of service cannot stop
there. Service also requires that we look at ourselves and our
motives. Our efforts at service make us highly visible to the
fellowship. In NA, it is easy to become a "big fish in a little pond."
Our controlling attitude can easily drive away the newcomer.
Group conscience is one of the most important principles in service.
It is vital to remember that the group conscience is what counts, not
just our individual beliefs and desires. We lend our thoughts and
beliefs to the development of a group conscience. Then when that
conscience arises, we accept its guidance. The key is working with
others, not against them. If we remember that we strive together to
develop a collective conscience, we will see that all sides have equal
merit. When all the discussions are over, all sides will come back
together to carry a unified message.
It is often tempting to think that we know what is best for the group.
If we remember that it doesn't matter if we get our way, then it is
easier to allow service to be the vehicle it is intended to be-a way
to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.
Just for today: I will take part in the development of group
conscience. I will remember that the world won't end just because I
don't get my way. I will think about our primary purpose in all my
service efforts. I will reach out to a newcomer.
pg. 186
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
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"Working with others is only the beginning of service work."
Basic Text, p.56
Service work calls for a selfless devotion to carrying the message to
the still-suffering addict. But our attitude of service cannot stop
there. Service also requires that we look at ourselves and our
motives. Our efforts at service make us highly visible to the
fellowship. In NA, it is easy to become a "big fish in a little pond."
Our controlling attitude can easily drive away the newcomer.
Group conscience is one of the most important principles in service.
It is vital to remember that the group conscience is what counts, not
just our individual beliefs and desires. We lend our thoughts and
beliefs to the development of a group conscience. Then when that
conscience arises, we accept its guidance. The key is working with
others, not against them. If we remember that we strive together to
develop a collective conscience, we will see that all sides have equal
merit. When all the discussions are over, all sides will come back
together to carry a unified message.
It is often tempting to think that we know what is best for the group.
If we remember that it doesn't matter if we get our way, then it is
easier to allow service to be the vehicle it is intended to be-a way
to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.
Just for today: I will take part in the development of group
conscience. I will remember that the world won't end just because I
don't get my way. I will think about our primary purpose in all my
service efforts. I will reach out to a newcomer.
pg. 186
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
B
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.