Daily Reflections May 14, 2012

IT’S OKAY TO BE ME

MAY 14, 2012

Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . . But they had not learned enough humility. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 72-73

Humility sounds so much like humiliation, but it really is the ability to look at myself-and honestly accept what I find. I no longer need to be the “smartest” or “dumbest” or any other “est.” Finally,it is okay to be me. It is easier for me to accept myself if I share my whole life. If I cannot share in meetings, then I had better have a sponsor -someone with whom I can share those “certain facts” that could lead me back to a drunk, to death. I need to take all the Steps. I need the Fifth Step to learn true humility. Easier methods do not work.

from Alcoholics Anonymous’ Daily Reflections

from Alcoholics Anonymous’ Daily Reflections

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