Norm Sharkey

Sanity 365 Readings

Opening Prayer

Glory to God whose power, working in us, Can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever,
Amen

Recovery Values

1. We admitted we were powerless over any kind of drugs and our life had become a mess.

2. Through being open and honest with fellow addicts we came to know a power we could depend on called God.

3. With the help of God and our friends we took an honest look at ourselves and became willing to change the things that were keeping us high.

4. Since we had harmed many people we attempted to make things right with them.

5. We continued to take a look at ourselves on a daily basis and when anything bothered us we talked about it.

6. With God and our friends we tried to give other addicts what we had received and to follow these values in our daily living.

Reality

I have arrived here, because I can no longer escape from myself! I have finally come to understand, I am the problem, not others! My secrets keep me sick and hopeless! Through being open and honest with other addicts, I can stop being the “Angel of my dreams” and the “Devil of my fears.” I can become “real” and “free.” This is my reality.

Our House Unity Values

1. God is the ultimate authority in any decision-making!

2. The only requirement for members is a desire to stop using and begin changing!

3. Each Our House is to be independently operated, except in matters affecting “Our House" as a whole!

4. In "Our House” the emphasis should be placed on the individuals recovery rather than personal prestige!

5. “Our House” is a family oriented way of life, therefore it must always remain co-ed!

6. To avoid public controversy, only members who are authorized by the director of each “Our House” may use the “Our House” name!