How relying on God and self-reflection helps overcome Alcoholism - AA Meeting Excerpt

The speaker highlights the importance of self-reflection and relying on God to overcome alcoholism. They emphasize the need to honestly acknowledge and address one's own dishonesty, fears, and self-seeking behaviors. The speaker discusses how their dishonesty lies in not expressing their discomfort, not setting boundaries, and not being open and honest with others. They also reveal that self-seeking arises from the desire to seek validation and worth from outside sources, leading to a constant need for more. The speaker then delves into the role of fears in driving their actions, such as the fear of others' opinions and the fear of rejection and abandonment. They explain the interconnectedness between resentments, fears, and sex conduct in the process of self-reflection and inventory. The speaker concludes by acknowledging that most resentments stem from selfish, self-centered decisions that leave them vulnerable to being hurt.