The XII Step Club of Lewis County

02/19/2026

February 18, 2026

The Recovery Partnership

"As long as I take it easy and make a commitment with my Higher Power to do the best I can, I know I will be taken care of today"
Basic Text, p. 120,,
Many of us feel that our fundamental commitment in recovery is to our Higher Power. Knowing that we lack the power to stay clean and find recovery on our own, we enter into a partnership with a Power greater than we are. We make a commitment to live in the care of our Higher Power and, in return, our Higher Power guides us.
This partnership is vital to staying clean. Making it through the early days of recovery often feels like the hardest thing we've ever done. But the strength of our commitment to recovery and the power of God's care is sufficient to carry us through, just for today.
Our part in this partnership is to do the very best we can each day, showing up for life and doing what's put in front of us, applying the principles of recovery to the best of our ability. We promise to do the best we can\'not to fake it, not to pretend to be superhuman, but simply to do the footwork of recovery. In fulfilling our part of the recovery partnership, we experience the care our Higher Power has provided us.
Just for Today: I will honor my commitment to a partnership with my Higher Power.


from the book Just For Today http://bit.ly/jftdownload , Copyright © 2007-2025, NA World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved

18 de febrero de 2026

La Alianza para la Recuperación

"Mientras me tome las cosas con calma y me comprometa con mi Poder Superior a hacer lo mejor que pueda, sé que hoy estaré bien cuidado."
Texto Básico, pág. 120
Muchos de nosotros sentimos que nuestro compromiso fundamental en la recuperación es con nuestro Poder Superior. Sabiendo que carecemos del poder para mantenernos limpios y encontrar la recuperación por nuestra cuenta, nos asociamos con un Poder superior a nosotros. Nos comprometemos a vivir bajo el cuidado de nuestro Poder Superior y, a cambio, este nos guía.
Esta alianza es vital para mantenerse limpio. Superar los primeros días de la recuperación a menudo se siente como lo más difícil que hemos hecho. Pero la fuerza de nuestro compromiso con la recuperación y el poder del cuidado de Dios son suficientes para ayudarnos a salir adelante, solo por hoy.
Nuestra parte en esta alianza es hacer lo mejor que podamos cada día, presentándonos a la vida y haciendo lo que se nos presente, aplicando los principios de la recuperación lo mejor que podamos. Prometemos hacer todo lo posible, no fingir, no pretender ser sobrehumanos, sino simplemente hacer el trabajo básico de la recuperación. Al cumplir con nuestra parte en la colaboración para la recuperación, experimentamos el cuidado que nuestro Poder Superior nos ha brindado.

Solo por Hoy: Honraré mi compromiso de colaboración con mi Poder Superior.

Del libro Solo por Hoy http://bit.ly/jftdownload , Copyright © 2007-2025, NA World Services, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.

02/19/2026

OUR PATHS ARE OUR OWN
. . there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25

My first attempt at the Steps was one of obligation and necessity, which resulted in a deep feeling of discouragement in the face of all those adverbs: courageously; completely; humbly; directly; and only. I considered Bill W. fortunate to have gone through such a major, even sensational, spiritual experience. I had to discover, as time went on, that my path was my own. After a few twenty-four hours in the A.A. Fellowship, thanks especially to the sharing of members in the meetings, I understood that everyone gradually finds his or her own pace in moving through the Steps. Through progressive means, I try to live according to these suggested principles. As a result of these Steps, I can say today that my attitude towards life, people, and towards anything having to do with God, has been transformed and improved.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

NUESTROS CAMINOS SON NUESTROS
..no nos quedaba más remedio que tomar el sencillo conjunto de herramientas espirituales que teníamos a nuestros pies.
ALCOHÓLICOS ANÓNIMOS, pág. 25

Mi primer intento con los Pasos fue por obligación y necesidad, lo que me provocó un profundo desánimo ante todos esos adverbios: valientemente; completamente; humildemente; directamente; y únicamente. Consideré a Bill W. afortunado de haber pasado por una experiencia espiritual tan importante, incluso sensacional. Con el tiempo, tuve que descubrir que mi camino era mío. Después de unas veinticuatro horas en la Comunidad de A.A., gracias especialmente al compartir de los miembros en las reuniones, comprendí que cada uno encuentra gradualmente su propio ritmo al avanzar por los Pasos. De forma progresiva, intento vivir de acuerdo con estos principios sugeridos. Como resultado de estos Pasos, puedo decir hoy que mi actitud hacia la vida, las personas y hacia todo lo que tenga que ver con Dios se ha transformado y mejorado.

Del libro Reflexiones Diarias.
Copyright © 1990 por Alcohólicos Anónimos Servicios Mundiales, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.

02/19/2026

02/13/2026

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day, please stay safe out there and watch your speed limit when driving. It's been a wet rainy day.

Espero que todos estén teniendo un día maravilloso. Por favor, manténganse seguros y respeten el límite de velocidad al conducir. Ha sido un día lluvioso y húmedo.

02/13/2026

February 13, 2026

The Ties That Bind

"As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well."
Basic Text, p. 60
Many of us feel that without NA we would surely have died from our disease. Hence, its existence is our very lifeline. However, disunity is an occasional fact of life in Narcotics Anonymous; we must learn to respond in a constructive way to the destructive influences that sometimes arise in our fellowship. If we decide to be part of the solution instead of the problem, we are headed in the right direction.
Our personal recovery and the growth of NA is contingent upon maintaining an atmosphere of recovery in our meetings. Are we willing to help our group deal constructively with conflict? As group members, do we strive to work out difficulties openly, honestly, and fairly? Do we seek to promote the common welfare of all our members rather than our own agenda? And, as trusted servants, do we take into consideration the effect our actions might have on newcomers?
Service can bring out both the best and the worst in us. But it is often through service that we begin to get in touch with some of our more pressing defects of character Do we shrink from service commitments rather than face what we might find out about ourselves? If we bear in mind the strength of the ties that bind us together-our recovery from active addiction-all will be well.
Just for Today: I will strive to be of service to our fellowship. I will be unafraid to discover who I am.


from the book Just For Today http://bit.ly/jftdownload , Copyright © 2007-2025, NA World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved

13 de febrero de 2026

Los Lazos que Unen

"Mientras los lazos que nos unen sean más fuertes que los que nos separan, todo irá bien."
Texto Básico, pág. 60
Muchos sentimos que sin NA seguramente habríamos mu**to a causa de nuestra enfermedad. Por lo tanto, su existencia es nuestra salvación. Sin embargo, la desunión es una realidad ocasional en Narcóticos Anónimos; debemos aprender a responder de forma constructiva a las influencias destructivas que a veces surgen en nuestra confraternidad. Si decidimos ser parte de la solución en lugar del problema, vamos por buen camino.
Nuestra recuperación personal y el crecimiento de NA dependen de mantener un ambiente de recuperación en nuestras reuniones. ¿Estamos dispuestos a ayudar a nuestro grupo a abordar los conflictos de forma constructiva? Como miembros del grupo, ¿nos esforzamos por resolver las dificultades de forma abierta, honesta y justa? ¿Buscamos promover el bienestar común de todos nuestros miembros en lugar de nuestros propios intereses? Y, como servidores de confianza, ¿consideramos el efecto que nuestras acciones podrían tener en los recién llegados? El servicio puede sacar lo mejor y lo peor de nosotros. Pero a menudo es a través del servicio que empezamos a conectar con algunos de nuestros defectos de carácter más acuciantes. ¿Rehuimos los compromisos de servicio en lugar de afrontar lo que podríamos descubrir sobre nosotros mismos? Si tenemos presente la fuerza de los lazos que nos unen —nuestra recuperación de la adicción activa— todo irá bien.

Solo por hoy: Me esforzaré por servir a nuestra confraternidad. No tendré miedo de descubrir quién soy.

Del libro Solo por hoy http://bit.ly/jftdownload, Copyright © 2007-2025, NA World Services, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.

02/13/2026

WE CAN'T THINK OUR WAY SOBER

To the intellectually self-sufficient man or woman, many A.A.'s can say, "Yes, we were like you — far too smart for our own good. . . . Secretly, we felt we could float above the rest of the folks on our brain power alone."
AS BILL SEES IT, p. 60

Even the most brilliant mind is no defense against the disease of alcoholism. I can't think my way sober. I try to remember that intelligence is a Godgiven attribute that I may use, a joy—like having a talent for dancing or drawing or carpentry. It does not make me better than anyone else, and it is not a particularly reliable tool for recovery, for it is a power greater than myself who will restore me to sanity—not a high IQ or a college degree.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

NO PODEMOS PENSAR PARA ALCANZAR LA SOBRIEDAD

Muchos A.A. pueden decirle al hombre o mujer intelectualmente autosuficiente: «Sí, éramos como tú: demasiado inteligentes para nuestro propio bien... En secreto, creíamos que podíamos destacar entre la gente solo con nuestra capacidad intelectual».
COMO LO VE BILL, pág. 60

Ni siquiera la mente más brillante es una defensa contra la enfermedad del alcoholismo. No puedo pensar para alcanzar la sobriedad. Intento recordar que la inteligencia es un atributo divino que puedo usar, una alegría, como tener talento para el baile, el dibujo o la carpintería. No me hace mejor que nadie, ni es una herramienta particularmente fiable para la recuperación, pues es un poder superior a mí mismo quien me devolverá la cordura, no un alto coeficiente intelectual ni un título universitario.

Del libro Reflexiones Diarias.
Copyright © 1990 por Alcohólicos Anónimos Servicios Mundiales, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.

02/12/2026

Remember this Sunday

Sign up sign is at the counter.

02/08/2026

Come join us for the Superbowl

02/08/2026

February 8, 2026

What Is A Sponsor?

"...an NA sponsor is a member of Narcotics Anonymous, living our program of recovery, who is willing to build a special, supportive, one-on-one relationship with us."
IP No. 11, "Sponsorship, Revised"
What is a sponsor? You know: That nice person with whom you had coffee after your first meeting. That generous soul who keeps sharing recovery experience free of charge. The one who keeps amazing you with stunning insight regarding your character defects. The one who keeps reminding you to finish your Fourth Step, who listens to your Fifth Step, and who doesn't tell anyone how weird you are.
It's pretty easy to start taking all this stuff for granted once we're used to someone being there for us. We may run wild for a while and tell ourselves, "I'll call my sponsor later, but right now I have to clean the house, go shopping, chase that attractive." And so we end up in trouble, wondering where we went wrong.
Our sponsor can't read minds. It's up to us to reach out and ask for help. Whether we need help with our steps, a reality check to help us straighten out our screwy thinking, or just a friend, it's our job to make the request. Sponsors are warm, wise, wonderful people, and their experience with recovery is ours - all we have to do is ask.
Just for Today: I'm grateful for the time, the love, and the experience my sponsor has shared with me. Today, I will call my sponsor.


from the book Just For Today http://bit.ly/jftdownload , Copyright © 2007-2025, NA World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved

02/08/2026

CONVINCING "MR. HYDE"

Even then, as we hew away, peace and joy may still elude us. That's the place so many of us A.A. oldsters have come to. And it's a hell of a spot, literally. How shall our unconscious—from which so many of our fears, compulsions, and phony aspirations still stream—be brought into line with what we actually believe, know, and want! How to convince our dumb, raging, and hidden "Mr. Hyde" becomes our main task.
THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 237

Regular attendance at meetings, serving and helping others is the recipe that many have tried and found to be successful. Whenever I stray from these basic principles, my old habits resurface and my old self also comes back with all its fears and defects. The ultimate goal of each A.A. member is permanent sobriety, achieved One Day at a Time.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

02/04/2026

February 4, 2026

Feeling Good Isn't the Point

"For us, recovery is more than just pleasure."
Basic Text, p. 43
In our active addiction, most of us knew exactly how we were going to feel from one day to the next. All we had to do was read the label on the bottle or know what was in the bag. We planned our feelings, and our goal for each day was to feel good.
In recovery, we're liable to feel anything from one day to the next, even from one minute to the next. We may feel energetic and happy in the morning, then strangely let down and sad in the afternoon. Because we no longer plan our feelings for the day each morning, we could end up having feelings that are somewhat inconvenient, like feeling tired in the morning and wide-awake at bedtime.
Of course, there's always the possibility we could feel good, but that isn't the point. Today, our main concern is not feeling good but learning to understand and deal with our feelings, no matter what they are. We do this by working the steps and sharing our feelings with others.
Just for Today: I will accept my feelings, whatever they may be, just as they are. I will practice the program and learn to live with my feelings.


from the book Just For Today http://bit.ly/jftdownload , Copyright © 2007-2025, NA World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved

02/04/2026

WHEN FAITH IS MISSING

Sometimes A.A. comes harder to those who have lost or rejected faith than to those who never had any faith at all, for they think they have tried faith and found it wanting. They have tried the way of faith and the way of no faith.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 28

I was so sure God had failed me that I became ultimately defiant, though I knew better, and plunged into a final drinking binge. My faith turned bitter and that was no coincidence. Those who once had great faith hit bottom harder. It took time to rekindle my faith, though I came to A.A. I was grateful intellectually to have survived such a great fall, but my heart felt callous. Still, I stuck with the A.A. program; the alternatives were too bleak! I kept coming back and gradually my faith was resurrected.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.