Article Archive
Browse all published articles from The Serenity Times.
March 22, 2026
Being of Service
Mary Jo shares how practicing service in Narcotics Anonymous—from small gestures to meeting commitments—is a vital act of gratitude that helps her stay connected, grounded, and active in the recovery that saved her life.
by Mary Jo
2 min read
March 22, 2026
Service: Part of the Lifeblood of NA
Lori H. reflects on how staying active in various service roles—from committees to sponsorship—has been the "lifeblood" of her 30-plus years of recovery in Narcotics Anonymous, helping her find a true sense of belonging and gratitude.
by Lori H.
2 min read
March 22, 2026
Planting Seeds of Recovery Through Sponsorship
Deb C. shares her 38-year journey in Narcotics Anonymous, emphasizing how a non-judgmental sponsor helped her transition from methadone to complete abstinence by "meeting her where she was" and planting the seeds for a spiritual recovery.
by Deb C.
2 min read
March 22, 2026
Spring into Service
This article explores the theme of "Spring into Service" within Narcotics Anonymous, highlighting how both small acts and formal roles in service foster personal growth, a sense of belonging, and the continued reach of the recovery message.
by Tina M.
2 min read
December 22, 2025
When They Touch Me
When They Touch Me — A love story between flesh, fire, and forgetting I awaken in the hush of night, Reaching for him— Only to grasp at air again.
3 min read
December 22, 2025
From Beginning to Freedom
Beginning: The point at which something begins.
7 min read
December 22, 2025
When Endings Become Beginnings
For years, the endings in my life caused fear, as I couldn’t see beyond the hurt.
3 min read
December 22, 2025
Staying Clean Through the Holidays
The holidays can be an uncomfortable time for many addicts.
3 min read
December 22, 2025
Endings and Beginnings: A Winter Reflection
Welcome to the Winter edition of the Serenity Times.
1 min read
September 22, 2025
Labor of love
“The full fruit of a labor of love lives in the harvest, and that always comes in its right season.
2 min read
September 22, 2025
The Quiet Power of Attraction
“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.
2 min read
September 22, 2025
When We Are Seen
There is a softening deep in our chests, in the tender curve of our bellies, in the roots of our breath.
1 min read
September 22, 2025
Grateful in the Moment, A Harvest of Time
When I was young, time moved slowly—like leaves drifting down from high branches, catching the sunlight as they fall.
2 min read
September 22, 2025
Word from the editor
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Serenity Times.
1 min read
June 21, 2025
Technology and Recovery
I love useful applications, and was recently introduced to a recovery app that is really amazing.
1 min read
June 14, 2025
Soaking Up The Light
Summer has a certain rhythm that reminds me to slow down, breathe deeply, and lean into the flow of life—what I’ve come to recognize as my Higher Power.
2 min read
June 14, 2025
Summer is here
Welcome to the Summer edition of the Serenity Times!
2 min read
March 16, 2025
Spring is Upon Us
Welcome to the Spring edition of NA North Coastal Area’s The Serenity Times.
2 min read
March 16, 2025
My Meeting Abroad
Early members of Narcotics Anonymous were willing to go to any lengths to stay clean—creating meetings from scratch and sometimes driving hours just to connect with others in recovery.
2 min read
March 16, 2025
Hands of Time
Think not my friend for the hands of time for poems don’t always rhyme Time goes and goes Even when we acts like foes Addiction doesn’t have a time frame It’s like flying in an airplane We plan short trips from here to there And after a while we’ve been everywhere only to come back no different We struggle We make promises to ourselves and to others.
1 min read
March 16, 2025
Step One, Not Day One
Many of us will face major low points in life, but when we stay close to NA, we can turn to Step One—not Day One—when life becomes unmanageable.
2 min read
March 15, 2025
From Hopeless to Healing
Before I came to Narcotics Anonymous, I couldn’t stay clean if my life depended on it.
3 min read