Meditations on "Humility"

One of the coping mechanisms many of us use when dealing with low self-esteem and the humiliation of our past failures is the mask of arrogance.

Unresolved grudges related to childhood offences against us usually show up in adulthood as deeply rooted bitterness.

Pride is a very destructive character defect. It is evident in our lives when we think negative, angry, and/or, victimized thoughts.

When His disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, the words that He used were full of wisdom on how to approach God in order that He both hear and answer their prayers.

When we come to believe that God forgives and saves us through Jesus and choose to turn our will and our life over to His care, God makes us His own.

The end of Tradition 12 in the Big Book of AA sums up an important principle in our recovery: We need to regularly count our blessings.

An important character strength to develop is tolerance – being patient, understanding, and accepting of something different.

The end of Tradition 12 in the Big Book of AA sums up an important principle in our recovery: We need to regularly count our blessings.

Honesty, balance, and realism are essential tools to keep at hand as we sort out and rebuild relationships.

Trying to be perfect is a mean task master yet many of us live in the fear of making mistakes and hide in shame and addictive behaviour when we stumble.

Each day in recovery is a new opportunity to respond to God's call to live in humility; desire reconciling of relationships; walk in forgiveness; and focus on cleaning our side of the street.

Whether it’s a commitment we make to ourselves, to others, or to God, keeping at it until it is completed is tough for an addict.