“Open-mindedness is one of the first spiritual principles many addicts hear about when they arrive in NA, alongside honesty and willingness. But open-mindedness is not just indispensable for newcomers. As we grow in recovery, we must remember to remain teachable and receptive to new ideas rather than resisting them.”

This quote comes from our Basic Text, Narcotics Anonymous, which is available at na.org/webstore in over 30 languages.