Finally, self-reliance can be dangerous because it can lead to complacency. When people become too self-reliant, they may stop working on their program entirely. This complacency can then lead to a sense of entitlement which is extremely dangerous for people in recovery. The “spiritual problem,” in turn, calls for a “spiritual solution.” And in AA, …
When we try to control situations, we typically end up upsetting those around us. Because we are obsessed with control, we are still the ones responsible in that scenario. We will try to manipulate or orchestrate entire situations because we think we know better. They might also experience circumstances that help them realize how much …
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