Humility – Episode 208
Is humility the same thing as humiliation? How does humility help me change? Definition from Merriam-Webster: freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble * What is the difference between humility and humiliation? * Some have compared humility to teachability. How do you understand this statement? * How does humility help keep me from trying to control people and situations? * How Al-Anon Works says “True humility is based upon letting go of self-will and relying instead upon the will of our Higher Power.” * In the “Lois’s Story” chapter in How Al-Anon Works, she writes, “‘Humbly’ was a word I never fully understood. It used to seem servile to me. Today it means seeing myself in true relation to my fellow man and to God.” * What is the connection between anonymity, as we practice it, and humility? * How is humility part of taking care of ourselves, rather than taking care of others? Eric read from “The Paradoxical Power of Humility“. Upcoming topics include “the 3 P's”, perfection, procrastination, and paralysis. Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email feedback@therecoveryshow.com with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here. Music from the show Melissa Etheridge: If I Only Wanted To Tim McGraw: Humble and Kind Mary Lambert: Secrets