8 Quotes by Narcotics Anonymous

Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.

we take the time to allow ourselves the privilege of thinking

Do we really want to be rid of our resentments, our anger, our fear? Many of us cling to our fears, doubts, self-loathing or hatred because there is a certain distorted security in familiar pain. It seems safer to embrace what we know than to let go of it for fear of the unknown. (Narcotics Anonymous Book/page 33)

Social acceptability does not equal recovery.

Every time I draw a clean breath, I'm like a fish out of water.

It’s not recovery that is painful; our resistance to it is what hurts.

The vulnerability we experience allows us a different experience of love. It is an act of generosity to let people be close to us, and we try to understand that they, too, are going through feelings about what’s happening.

It’s hard to spot a spiritual crisis: Usually it is disguised as a crisis in our relationships, finances, career, or family.