Meditations on "Humility"

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.

Why is it easier to see where others need to improve rather than see our own need?

Our pride often keeps us from asking for what we need.

Moving forward in identifying character defects and allowing God to help us develop our true character is no easy process.

One of the promises given to us as we grow in our recovery is: No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility.