I believe that service is just one area of a well rounded program. It is a special place for addicts who are willing to step out of their comfort zone, and give of themselves. Service has been an interigal part of my recovery. It keeps me in line with being God centered instead of being self centered... which is the core of my disease. It helps me to stay in tune with the ever changing atmosphere of recovery in and out of my area. It helps me to make admends to the still suffering addict, and the community in which I live; because I was the liar, cheat and theif that everyone had to deal with.

Service is really a gift that only we can open when we choose to participate. My experience with service has help me to grow into the person God, and I, knew I could be. Everything I've learn in service has been transfered to my everyday home and work life... I've learned how to handle money with a treasure commitment. I've learned that if I suit up, get to a meeting to set up, the addict seeking recovery will show up.... secretarys are invaluable. I've learned that it is not all about me. That it is all about you, and meeting your needs; and in the process my needs are met way beyond my wildest dreams. I've learned by being an literature distribution officer in my area, that I can handle a bank account, inventory supplies, and complete the re-ordering process to be sure that the still suffering addict has the life saving literature that Narcotics Anaymous offers. I've been intrusted in recovery by being of service. My own family wouldn't trust me for a really long time. It has taken them a decade or more to allow me to be in their presence without thinking in the back of their minds if I was going to rip them off. That alone is a miricle in itself!

So my question to you is.... Are you willing to be of service?