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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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00:04:44

April 27: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Laurie

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/27

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 27, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 27Pursuing Equanimity"When we feel dignity, we are not turned by a passing breeze, and we no longer need to defend ourselves from every shadow."—Guiding Principles, Tradition One, Opening Reflection––––=––––When we were using, we adapted to the dangerous and hostile environments around us by developing survival skills. Even once we leave that life,

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00:03:08

April 27: Just for Today meditation, read by Laurie

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/27

Just for Today meditation for April 27, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 27Recognizing and releasing resentments"We want to look our past in the face, see it for what it really was, and release it so we can live today."Basic Text, p. 28––––=––––Many of us had trouble identifying our resentments when we were new in recovery.There we sat with our Fourth Step in front of us, thinking and thinking, Finally deciding that we

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00:04:12

April 26: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Laurie

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2026/04/26

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 26, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 26Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others"We need to develop empathy and concern for others, and to let go of self- obsession without losing sight of ourselves."—Living Clean, Chapter 5, “Friendship”––––=––––Negotiating a balance between caring for ourselves and for others takes much self- awareness. It requires ongoing focus, discernment, and

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00:03:08

April 26: Just for Today meditation, read by Laurie

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/26

Just for Today meditation for April 26, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 26Self-acceptance"The most effective means of achieving self-acceptance is through applying the Twelve Steps of recovery."IP No. 19, "Self-Acceptance"––––=––––Most of us came to Narcotics Anonymous without much self-acceptance. We looked at the havoc we had wreaked in our active addiction, and we loathed ourselves. We had difficulty

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00:27:16

The story of Laurie: Working in Recovery

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/25

Closing out our April "Working in Recovery" series is the powerful story of Laurie—a woman who transformed nearly three decades of substance use into a life of purpose, service, and lasting recovery.Laurie used drugs for 29 consecutive years, a journey that took her from a brief marriage in her twenties to San Francisco, where codependency led her deeper into addiction, even using substances she once swore she never would. Although she first encountered Narcotics Anonymous in 1997, she wasn’t ready

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00:03:24

April 25: Just for Today meditation, read by Laurie

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2026/04/25

Just for Today meditation for April 25, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 25Embracing reality"Recovery is a reality for us today."Basic Text, p. 97––––=––––Pain and misery were realities in our using lives. We were unwilling either to accept our living situation or to change what was unacceptable in our lives. We attempted to escape life's pain by taking drugs, but using only compounded our troubles. Our altered sense

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00:04:24

April 25: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Laurie

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2026/04/25

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 25, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 25Compassion Toward All"I have a deep compassion for the still-suffering addict, be it the addict who is sitting in the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous, the addict who has yet to find the rooms, or especially the addict who left and has yet to find the way back again."—Basic Text, Coming Home, “Second Chance”––––=––––One of the most painful lessons we

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00:04:01

April 24: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Sophie X.

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2026/04/24

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 24, read by Sophie X.Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 24Faith and Step Three"In the Third Step, faith gives us the capacity to actually make a decision and carry that decision into action."—NA Step Working Guides, Step Three, “Spiritual Principles”––––=––––When we look back at early recovery—regardless of how recent or distant that may be—we can see how faith inspired some of our decisions and

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00:03:26

April 24: Just for Today meditation, read by Laurie

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/24

Just for Today meditation for April 24, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 24Twelve steps of life"Through abstinence and through working the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous, our lives have become useful."Basic Text, p. 8––––=––––Before coming to Narcotics Anonymous, our lives were centered around using. For the most part, we had very little energy left over for jobs, relationships, or other activities. We served only

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00:04:43

April 23: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Laurie

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2026/04/23

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 23, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 23The Value of Our Individuality"We are mindful of our behavior and our surroundings without giving up our individuality."—Living Clean, Chapter 6, “Moving Beyond ‘Social Acceptability’”––––=––––Rock bottom means different things to different addicts. We come to NA in various states of unwellness, some more visible than others. No matter what kind

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00:02:54

April 23: Just for Today meditation, read by Laurie

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2026/04/23

Just for Today meditation for April 23, read by LaurieDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 23A God of our own understanding"Many of us understand God to be simply whatever force keeps us clean."Basic Text, p. 25––––=––––Some of us enter recovery with a working understanding of a Higher Power. For a lot of us, however, "God" is a troublesome word. We may doubt the existence of any sort of Power greater than ourselves. Or we may

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00:03:54

April 22: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Sophie X.

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2026/04/22

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 22, read by Sophie X.Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 22The Creative Action of Sharing Ourselves"Sharing with others keeps us from feeling isolated and alone. This process is a creative action of the spirit."—Basic Text, Chapter 7: Recovery and Relapse––––=––––Many of us, even with time clean, find ourselves with a problem or a situation we have no idea how to deal with. For example, grateful as we

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00:02:38

April 22: Just for Today meditation, read by Sophie X.

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2026/04/22

Just for Today meditation for April 22, read by Sophie X.Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 22Traveling the open road"This is our road to spiritual growth."Basic Text, p. 35––––=––––When we arrived at our first NA meeting, it looked like the end of the road to many of us. We weren't going to be able to use anymore. We were spiritually bankrupt.Most of us were totally isolated and didn't think we had much to live for. Little did we realize that,

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00:04:28

April 21: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Sophie X.

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2026/04/21

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 21, read by Sophie X.Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 21Communicating Respect"When we regard one another with respect, we open the door to a different kind of communication."—Living Clean, Chapter 7, “Principles, Practice, and Perspective”––––=––––Outside NA, in our specific cultures or neighborhoods, respect was often something we demanded of others or felt we were entitled to based on our status

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00:03:22

April 21: Just for Today meditation, read by Sophie X.

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2026/04/21

Just for Today meditation for April 21, read by Sophie X.Donations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 21Fear"We have found that we had no choice except to completely change our old ways of thinking or go back to using."Basic Text, p. 21––––=––––Many of us find that our old ways of thinking were dominated by fear. We were afraid that we wouldn't be able to get our drugs or that there wouldn't be enough.We feared discovery, arrest, and

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00:02:44

April 20: Just for Today meditation, read by Kathie...

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/20

Just for Today meditation for April 20, read by Kathie PurpleDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 20Detachment"Addiction is a family disease, but we could only change ourselves."IP No. 13, "Youth and Recovery"––––=––––Many of us come from severely damaged families. At times, the insanity that reigns among our relatives feels overwhelming. Sometimes we feel like packing our bags and moving far, far away.We pray that our family

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00:03:30

April 20: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Kathie...

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/20

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 20, read by Kathie PurpleDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 20The Journey toward Unconditional Love"We greet each other with the recognition reserved for survivors of the same nearly fatal catastrophe. This shared experience, more than anything else, contributes to the atmosphere of unconditional love in our meetings."—It Works, Step Twelve––––=––––Most of us were pretty far from unconditional with

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00:03:24

April 19: Spiritual Principle a Day, read by Kathie...

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/19

Spiritual Principle a Day for April 19, read by Kathie PurpleDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 19Finding Self-Acceptance with the Serenity Prayer"We learn to live with our frailties and imperfections."—Living Clean, Chapter 1, “A Vision of Hope”––––=––––Many of us have ideas in our heads of what we think we should be. These ideas may come from our families, friends, society, our religious backgrounds, and countless other influences. It’s a

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00:02:38

April 19: Just for Today meditation, read by Kathie...

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/19

Just for Today meditation for April 19, read by Kathie PurpleDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 19Footwork"So many times, addicts have sought the rewards of hard work without the labor."Basic Text, p. 33––––=––––When we first came to NA, some of us wanted everything, and right away. We wanted the serenity, the cars, the happy relationships, the friends, the closeness with our sponsor-all the things people had gotten after months and

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00:03:10

April 18: Just for Today meditation, read by Kathie...

Voices of Recovery ·

2026/04/18

Just for Today meditation for April 18, read by Kathie PurpleDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comApril 18"I understand""We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings."Step Seven––––=––––Once we are entirely ready to have our character defects removed, many of us are entirely ready! Ironically, that's when the trouble really starts. The more we struggle to rid ourselves of a particular defect, the stronger that shortcoming seems

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