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bluidkiti · 08-09-2013, 09:44 AM

Exploring Spiritual Options

"The nature of our belief will determine the manner of our prayers and meditation."
Basic Text, p.43
How do we pray? For each NA member, this is a deeply personal matter. Many of us find that, over time, we develop a manner of prayer and meditation based on what we learn from others and what we are comfortable with.
Some of us arrive in NA with a closed mind toward a Power greater than ourselves. But when we sit down with our sponsor and discuss our difficulty, looking at the Second Step in depth, we are pleased to find that we can choose any concept of a Higher Power that appeals to us.
Just as our definition of a Power greater than ourselves differs from addict to addict, so does our manner of achieving a "conscious contact" Some attend religious services; some chant; some sit quietly or talk with whatever is out there; some find a spiritual connection by communing with nature. The "right way" to pray and meditate is whatever way helps us improve our conscious contact with our own Higher Power.
Asking others how they found their spiritual guidance is always a good place to begin. Reading literature before we enter periods of meditation can also help us. Many have gone before us on this search. As we seek spiritual growth, we can greatly benefit from their experience.
Just for today: I will explore my options for improving my conscious contact with the God of my understanding.

MajestyJo · 06-21-2014, 04:19 AM

This is why I say, don't leave someone outside of the circle. Religion had many names, spirituality is non-denominational. That is why I chose my sponsors, they had something I wanted, and they all had different understandings of God. A woman use to say "g-d" and I liked it, because to me, it said, "Fill in the blanks."

That is why I say, "God is as He reveals Himself in today."

08-09-2013, 09:44 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74,045	Exploring Spiritual Options Exploring Spiritual Options "The nature of our belief will determine the manner of our prayers and meditation." Basic Text, p.43 How do we pray? For each NA member, this is a deeply personal matter. Many of us find that, over time, we develop a manner of prayer and meditation based on what we learn from others and what we are comfortable with. Some of us arrive in NA with a closed mind toward a Power greater than ourselves. But when we sit down with our sponsor and discuss our difficulty, looking at the Second Step in depth, we are pleased to find that we can choose any concept of a Higher Power that appeals to us. Just as our definition of a Power greater than ourselves differs from addict to addict, so does our manner of achieving a "conscious contact" Some attend religious services; some chant; some sit quietly or talk with whatever is out there; some find a spiritual connection by communing with nature. The "right way" to pray and meditate is whatever way helps us improve our conscious contact with our own Higher Power. Asking others how they found their spiritual guidance is always a good place to begin. Reading literature before we enter periods of meditation can also help us. Many have gone before us on this search. As we seek spiritual growth, we can greatly benefit from their experience. Just for today: I will explore my options for improving my conscious contact with the God of my understanding. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

06-21-2014, 04:19 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This is why I say, don't leave someone outside of the circle. Religion had many names, spirituality is non-denominational. That is why I chose my sponsors, they had something I wanted, and they all had different understandings of God. A woman use to say "g-d" and I liked it, because to me, it said, "Fill in the blanks." That is why I say, "God is as He reveals Himself in today." __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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