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In addition to our NA Daily Reader, Jay and Diane reflect on two significant events: the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and the anniversary of September 11th, examining how proximity to violence shapes our emotional responses and challenges our resilience.

They discuss how psychological flexibility allows us to bend without breaking when facing life's challenges, which come from three sources: our own actions, others' actions, and simply the nature of mortal existence

Question: How do you stay flexible in your recovery. In what ways do you still see rigidity in your reactions to life?

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Jay and Diane read the NA Daily Reader then comment on presence and availability being a better support than words. They discuss how many addicts are also codependents. They address the idea of handing over problems and people to their Higher Power rather than trying to fix things themselves.

Just for today, I will offer my presence, a hug and a sympathetic ear to someone I love.

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Jay and Diane read the NA daily reader for September 6, which explores the value of regular meeting attendance in replacing negative influences with positive alternatives to create a sustainable path forward.

They discuss the stage analogy of our mind, as well as which wolves we choose to feed. They also discuss the strengths that addictive personalities commonly possess and what powerhouses they can be when that passion is re-channeled.

Question: What new props do you use to replace your old ones?

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Jay and Diane read the NA daily reader and comment on how making amends clears away the clutter that weighs down our spirits and limits our freedom in recovery.

They compare how we trip over triggers (unresolved issues) and maintain cleanliness while still living life with the tendency to tidy, deep clean, or obsessively clean our homes.

Just for today, clear away what's cluttering your spirit by making the amends you owe.

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Jay and Diane read the NA daily reading for September 3rd and explore the spiritual principle of anonymity and how it forms the foundation for humility in recovery, examining the complex relationship between seeking validation versus getting yourself "out of the way"

Question: Is your biggest anonymity challenge wanting to stay hidden or wanting praise and accreditation?

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Jay and Diane read the daily reading from the NA Daily Reader which focuses on finding our new sense of purpose by better understanding our higher power.

They discuss the identity of an active addict and how alignment with a higher power can create a new sense of purpose and direction. They use the idea of a North Star and the scripture about training a child in the way they should go to demonstrate how to find one's purpose.

Question: How has your relationship with your higher power changed your sense of identity and purpose?

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Jay and Diane read the NA Daily Reading for September 1st and explore how the 12 steps provide us with real values that help us make wise, loving decisions and live in harmony with ourselves and others, contrasting with the rationalizations of addiction.

They specifically discuss the values of honesty, openness, willingness, and responsibility as being on a spectrum.

Question: What values have you accepted as part of your recovery?

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Jay and Diane share the NA daily reading for August 31st and discuss how abstaining from addictions (substances or control ideations) can free our resources and help us build healthy relationships with ourselves and others.

They also discuss how working the steps of recovery changes our lives and our relationships.

Just for today, recovery has given us freedom. Let's greet the day with hope, grateful that anything is possible today.

Jay and Diane's Just For The Day podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Just for Today, any 12-Step program, or any other recovery-based product or organization. They should not replace your regular group or sponsor meetings.

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