Those of us who have rigorously and thoroughly taken all of the Steps can attest to the fact that we have become stronger people. As we make spiritual progress, we begin to feel emotionally secure. Our new attitudes bring about self-esteem, inner strength, and serenity that is not easily shaken by any of life’s hard […]
Archives: Readings
Readings.
Higher Power
People that will not believe in a power greater than their ego are threatened. We tell these people that MA doesn’t demand anything. Those of us who did not want faith were reminded that there is no dogma in Marijuana Anonymous. It is not necessary to acquire a major God Consciousness to be able to […]
Dangers of Cross Addiction
As stated in our third tradition, the only requirement for membership in Marijuana Anonymous is a desire to stop using marijuana. There is no mention of any other drugs or alcohol. This is to adhere to the “singleness of purpose” concept, however, many of us have found that the only way that we can keep […]
Acceptance Prayer – A.A.
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation – some fact of my life – unacceptable to me. I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is […]
A Word About Sponsorship
A Sponsor is a fellow addict with a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, who lives by the principles and has a solid program in their life. Look for someone who inspires you to work the Steps and is working a program you admire. Experience has shown that having a sponsor is of great value […]
A Vision For You – A.A.
Our book is meant to be suggestive only. We realize we know only a little. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask God in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the person who is still sick. The answer will come, if your own house is in order. […]
The Twelve Concepts for Service
The Marijuana Anonymous service structure was created to give the groups the freedom to carry out our society’s primary purpose of carrying the message to marijuana addicts. The ultimate authority and responsibility for service in Marijuana Anonymous is the collective conscience of the groups. The Marijuana Anonymous groups have delegated to its service committees and […]
The Twelve Traditions
Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon M.A. unity. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority, a loving God whose expression may come through in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using […]
Serenity Prayer
God, grant me Serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. […]
How It Works
The practice of rigorous honesty, of opening our hearts and minds, and the willingness to go to any lengths to have a spiritual awakening are essential to our recovery. Our old ideas and ways of life no longer work for us. Our suffering shows us that we need to let go absolutely. We surrender ourselves […]