about Tradition Two of the Twelve Traditions

For our group purpose there is but one authority, a loving God as he may express himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern.

This tradition is perfect for this recovering control freak! It lets me off the hook of trying to make everything "just right" for those around me. I am not in charge here, and that's a huge relief.

Higher Power is in charge, which is a double relief. To me, that means I am safe in the rooms despite the many personalities and opinions that abound. Personalities and opinions are simply manifestations of different aspects of HP, ensuring that my learning is complete through exposure to such diversity (and sometimes adversity!).

I trust people who do service because their recovery depends on using the principles. Plus, if someone goes way off the "I'm responsible for everything" beam, it's very likely that someone will gently steer them in a healthier direction. This Tradition gives permission for such guidance to happen.

Thanks to this tradition, I've been able to trust myself to contribute a part of the whole and to let go of the idea that I must supply everything. It's the first time I got to practice being one among many and being safe in that position. Now I can use my experience to guide me in other areas of my life. I'm never the one completely in charge, I am always one piece of the puzzle.