To speak with a Recovering Addict call 619-584-1007 (San Diego County) or 442-456-1168 (Imperial County)
Para hablar con un adicto en recuperación, llame 619-546-0774
Drug Problem? Give yourself a break.
Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of people for whom drugs have become a major problem. Whether you’re new to our fellowship or returning after time away, we’re glad you’re here!
Just for Today
October 19, 2026
Standing for something
Page 305
"...we could feel time, touch reality, and recognize spiritual values long lost to many of us."
Basic Text, p. 88
In our active addiction, we were prepared to compromise everything we believed in just to get our hands on more drugs. Whether we stole from our families and friends, sold ourselves, or lied to our employers, we were ignoring the values that mattered most to us. Each time we compromised another dearly held belief, another chunk of the mortar holding our characters together fell away. By the time many of us came to our first meeting, nothing was left but the ruin of our former selves.
We will locate our lost values as we carry out our first honest self-examination. But in order to rebuild our characters, we'll find it necessary to maintain those values, no matter how great the temptation to shove them aside. We will need to be honest, even when we think we could fool everyone by lying. If we ignore our values, we'll discover that the biggest fibs we've told have been the ones we've told ourselves.
We don't want to start the demolition of our spirits again after all the work we've put into their restoration. It's essential that we stand for something, or we risk falling for anything. Whatever we find important to us, we honor.
Just for Today: I stand for something. My strength is the result of living my values.
Copyright (c) 2007-2026, NA World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Spiritual Principle a Day
October 19, 2026
Tapping into Creativity
Page 302
". . . when we are spiritually connected, creativity flows through us. This doesn't necessarily mean that we paint or make music (though it can), but that we can see solutions to problems and find satisfaction in doing whatever we do as best we can."
Living Clean, Chapter 6, "Work"
Many of us develop a deeper spiritual connection as we dig into our stepwork, especially when we get to Step Eleven. We explore creative ways to meditate or connect to our Higher Power, and we discover multiple avenues for inspiration in our lives. Creative expression takes many forms.
One member shared, "Creativity is not just about art or music; it can be that spontaneous kind gesture we do for another human being." We learn that it doesn't cost a thing to carry our passion for living with us everywhere we go.
When we tap into a spiritual connection, it can be like hitting our stride in a marathon. Somehow the world seems quieter, and our purpose in it takes on new clarity. Our path through recovery comes into focus, and it leads us into lives filled with meaning. We find joy in being useful to others and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
Our connection to our Higher Power helps us access our creativity and use it to amplify our service. We're increasingly able to discern the quiet voice of our conscience, a voice many of us identify as a direct connection to our Higher Power. Letting our intuition guide our creative acts of kindness is an art in itself.
Today I will look for ways to harness my creativity in service to the Fellowship and the rest of humanity. I will cultivate my spiritual connection to allow creativity to flow through me.
Copyright (c) 2007-2026, NA World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Looking for a Service Commitment?
You can post ads for open service commitments for your meeting, area, or region.
Looking for a service commitment? Browse for open service commitments.
Featured Event
SDICRCNA 40th Anniversary
Join the San Diego Imperial Counties Regional Convention of NA as we celebrate a milestone 40th Convention, January 1–3, 2027 *Even though we are holding [...]
Upcoming Events
Foodathon Beach BBQ
We will be having a Yellowtail Pizza and beach BBQ potluck. Bring a dish and join us for a meeting while eating good food and [...]
Halloween Costume Party-Speaker
Halloween Costume Party-Speaker-Costume Contest-Food Included-Desserts-Raffles-Tickets 20.00 dollars in advance and 25.00 at the door Address: 940 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, 91911 Location: Church 7th Tradition [...]
Roaring 20’s Monster Bash
Speaker meeting, food, dance Address: 651 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista, 92084 Location: Church 7th Tradition / Cost of Event: $5.00 Contact Info: Windy - Activities memeber [...]
OB Smokeless Potluck
Oct. 27 5pm. 630 Speaker Meeting. Having an Italian theme potluck. Address: 1984 Sunset Cliffs blvd, San Diego, 92107 Location: Church Hall
HALLOW-CLEAN DANCE
BEACH AREA & SOUTH BAYACTIVITIES COMMITTEE PRESENTS:HALLOW-CLEANA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS DANCE SPEAKER MTG 5 - 6 PMDANCE FROM 6:30 - 9:30 $10 PRESALE TICKET$15 ADMISSION AT [...]
Addicts on Asphalt # 255 "Hope Not Dope"
Outreach events and teams visit NA groups to bring support, raise awareness of needs, and encourage participation in NA service. Address: 940 Hilltop Drive, Chula [...]