honesty

Humble
Open minded
Nurturing
Eager
Sincere
Teachable

how I view honesty

humility can be an elusive quality.
it goes contrary to our former ways
of being impatient, selfish and egocentric.
the humble person doesn't have to boast
about their achievements, their progress
is evident in their actions.

an open mind is necessary to maintain the
ability to learn, identify and improve poor habits.
many of us were skeptical and unwilling to
accept the possibilities of a better way.

without drive and enthusiasm, recovery can
become tedious and unwelcome. those flat
spots are inevitable, but if we remain eager
to persevere, we can overcome them and grow.

sincerity is an essential element of sobriety.
it is gaining that comfort level with the truth;
and giving it your all.
losing that uneasy feeling when being totally
honest may take some time, but the rewards
make it worthwhile.

the willingness to learn something new about
ourselves and the complexities of addiction
are beneficial because they explain the reasons
why we do the things we do.