Just For Today – July 16: Self-Esteem

“Deep inside, I had feelings of inadequacy and inferiority.”
—Basic Text, page 112

Recognizing Low Self-Esteem

Many of us developed strong feelings of inadequacy and inferiority somewhere along the way. A voice inside continually cried out, “You’re worthless!” Early in our recovery, we recognize this characteristic of low self-esteem, which may have been the root of our problems.

Reclaiming Ourselves

In NA, we learn tools for reclaiming ourselves. Building up fractured self-esteem sometimes begins by simply accepting a service position or receiving calls from people who genuinely want to help. Getting a sponsor who believes in us until we can believe in ourselves is another crucial step.

The Journey to Self-Respect

Low self-esteem doesn’t disappear overnight. It may take years to get in touch with ourselves truly. But with the help of NA members who share our feelings and by working the Twelve Steps, we blossom into individuals that others and, most importantly, we ourselves respect.

Just for today: I will remember that I am deserving of my Higher Power’s love. I know that I am a worthy human being.