Tradition Nine
Our groups, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
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Tradition Nine talks about letting go and sharing, among other things. I was always a controller and a perfectionist, which I know today was one way for me to feel safe. Although I showed a lot of bravado, inside I was invaded with fears. Because of that, I rarely shared the responsibilities at hand. I had to be in charge of everything. Of course, trust was at the core of this behavior. I lacked humility, as in many cases, I thought I had all the answers. Acting in such a way cheated me of meeting great people, of the chance… Read more »