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Voices of Recovery

The Works of Wisdom

Daily readings of the “Just for Today” and "Spiritual Principle a Day" passages of Narcotics Anonymous literature by members of our fellowship. The story of each reader is released, the Voice of Recovery, three times a month, centered around a monthly theme. Monthly themes include: -Recovery and Relapse -Incarceration and Recovery -Our predecessors -Addiction and Dual Diagnosis This podcast is an independent production of the Works of Wisdom and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous .

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00:03:34

August 23: Just for Today meditation, read by Eddie D.

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/23

Just for Today meditation for August 23, read by Eddie D.Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 23Decision making"Before we got clean, most of our actions were guided by impulse. Today, we are not locked into this type of thinking."Basic Text p. 87––––=––––Life is a series of decisions, actions, and consequences. When we were using, our decisions were usually driven by our disease, resulting in self-destructive actions and dire consequences. We came

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00:04:32

August 22: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/22

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 22, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 22Trust and the Fifth Step"This may be the first time we’ve ever trusted another person enough to tell her or him about ourselves and allow that person to get to know us."—It Works, Step Five––––=––––We addicts have lots of stories. What some consider to be deep, dark secrets others easily share, sometimes even as badges of honor. Many of us are

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00:02:47

August 22: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/22

Just for Today meditation for August 22, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 22Contribution"We recognize our spiritual growth when we are able to reach out and help others."Basic Text p. 56––––=––––"We recognize our spiritual growth when we are able to reach out and help others." To make a difference in the world, to contribute something special, is perhaps the highest aspiration of the human heart, each one of us,

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00:04:40

August 21: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/21

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 21, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 21Faith to Let Go"We plan for the future just for today and let go of the outcome, even when we really want it."—Living Clean, Chapter 1, “Why We Stay”––––=––––Early in recovery, many of us are told, “Hey, don’t future-trip!” when we express certainty that disaster lies ahead, no matter what we might do to prevent it, including staying clean and

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00:02:54

August 21: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/21

Just for Today meditation for August 21, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 21Friendships"Our friendships become deep, and we experience the warmth and caring which results from addicts sharing recovery and a new life."IP No.19, "Self-Acceptance"––––=––––Most of us come to Narcotics Anonymous with few genuine friends. And most of us arrive without the slightest understanding of what it takes to build lasting

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00:03:11

August 20: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

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2025/08/20

Just for Today meditation for August 20, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 20Facing death"Often we have to face a crisis in our recovery, such as the death of a loved one...""Basic Text, p.98––––=––––"Often we have to face some type of crisis during our recovery, such as the death of Every life has a beginning and an end. However, when someone we love a great deal reaches the end of their life, we may have a very

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00:04:36

August 20: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/20

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 20, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 20Practicing Service in All Our Affairs"Service gives us opportunities to grow in ways that touch all parts of our lives."—Basic Text, Chapter 9: Just for Today—Living the Program––––=––––The Basic Text describes who we used to be in active addiction as “devious, frightened loners.” Many of us come to NA with very limited healthy and productive life

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00:03:08

August 19: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

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2025/08/19

Just for Today meditation for August 19, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 19First things first"We apply effort to our most obvious problems and let go of the rest. We do the job at hand and, as we progress, new opportunities for improvement present themselves."Basic Text, p.54––––=––––It's been said that recovery is simple-all we've got to change is everything! That can seem a pretty tall order; especially when we

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00:04:40

August 19: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/19

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 19, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 19Inclusiveness Means Any Addict"All addicted persons are welcome and equal in obtaining the relief that they are seeking from their addiction; every addict can recover in this program on an equal basis."—Basic Text, Chapter 6, “Tradition Three”––––=––––Many of us who have been around NA for a little while have no doubt that the NA program is for

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00:03:16

August 18: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

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2025/08/18

Just for Today meditation for August 18, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 18How long do I have to go?"The way to remain a productive, responsible member of society is to put our recovery first."Basic Text, p. 102––––=––––The meetings have been great! Each night we've attended, we've gathered with other addicts to share experience, strength, and hope. And each day, we've used what we've learned in the

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00:04:18

August 18: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/18

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 18, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 18Perseverance Pays Off"Caring for our spiritual condition is like cleaning the house: If we want the benefit, the work must be ongoing."—Living Clean, Chapter 1, “A Vision of Hope”––––=––––We experience peace of mind and freedom when we consistently work on our spiritual fitness. We get in a groove of daily inventories, prayer and meditation, and helping

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00:46:16

The story of Fern: Our Predecessors

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/17

In this special episode of Voices of Recovery, we continue our August series, “Our Predecessors”, with the remarkable story of Fern—a woman who has devoted more than four decades of her life to Narcotics Anonymous in selfless service.Growing up in a Jewish household where alcohol was always on the table, Fern discovered early on that she loved the feeling it gave her—and she always wanted more. That desire grew into a disease that took her deeper into drugs, woven into the counterculture spirit of

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00:03:20

August 17: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

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2025/08/17

Just for Today meditation for August 17, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 17Tell the truthBasic Text, p.80––––=––––"A symptom of our disease is alienation, and honest sharing will free us to recover" Truth connects us to life while fear, isolation, and dishonesty alienate us from it. As using addicts, we hid as much of the truth about ourselves from as much of the world as we possibly could. Our fear kept us from opening ourselves

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00:04:28

August 17: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/17

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 17, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 17Willingness to Change"When we take the Serenity Prayer seriously and really consider what in our lives we do have the courage to change, we find that our ability to shape our lives is limited more by our willingness than by anything outside ourselves."—Living Clean, Chapter 6, “Finding Our Place in the World”––––=––––We say the Serenity Prayer so

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00:03:36

August 16: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

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2025/08/16

Just for Today meditation for August 16, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 16Up or down"This is our road to spiritual growth. We change everyday... This growth is not the result of wishing but of action and prayer."Basic Text, pp.35-36––––=––––Our spiritual condition is never static; if it's not growing, it's decaying. If we stand still, our spiritual progress will lose its upward momentum. Gradually, our growth

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00:04:32

August 16: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/16

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 16, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 16Our Commitment to Encouragement"As a group, it’s our job to be tolerant, listen well, hear the message through the mess, and encourage newer members to grow."—Guiding Principles, Tradition Ten, “For Groups”––––=––––Practicing encouragement, especially with newer members, is a job not to be taken lightly.Encouragement breeds hope, which leads to a

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00:03:09

August 15: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

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2025/08/15

Just for Today meditation for August 15, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 15Over time, not overnight"We found that we do not recover physically, mentally, or spiritually overnight."Basic Text, p.27––––=––––Have you ever approached a recovery celebration with the feeling that you should be further along in your recovery than you are? Maybe you have listened to newcomers sharing in meetings, members with much less clean

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00:04:20

August 15: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/15

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 15, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 15Guided by Conscience"We come to know our intentions. We get better at hearing our own voice, our own conscience, and listening to our instincts."—Living Clean, Chapter 5, “Conscious Contact”––––=––––Even those of us who were raised by wolves were taught the difference between right and wrong. The code of ethics we inherited may have been a bit

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00:03:26

August 14: Just for Today meditation, read by Fern

Voices of Recovery ·

2025/08/14

Just for Today meditation for August 14, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 14Letting go of our limitations"We don't have to settle for the limitations of the past. We can examine and reexamine our old ideas."Basic Text, p.11––––=––––Most of us come to the program with a multitude of self-imposed limitations that prevent us from realizing our full potential, limitations that impede our attempts to find the values that

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00:04:20

August 14: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Fern

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2025/08/14

Spiritual Principle a Day for August 14, read by FernDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comAugust 14Surrendering Shortcomings"In the Seventh Step, we take our surrender to a deeper level. What began in Step One with an acknowledgment of our addiction now includes an acknowledgment of the shortcomings that go along with our addiction."—NA Step Working Guides, Step Seven, “Spiritual Principles”––––=––––The Steps are in order for a reason; each one

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