Recovery is a journey with no end, yet some people begin to feel that they are cured and don’t have to worry about triggers anymore. It is important to develop a healthy level of self-confidence, but humility is necessary, too. If someone forgets that addiction is a chronic condition, they may be tempted to have “just one” drink, injection, or slip with the expectation that it won’t be a big deal. This leads to riskier situations and eventually a full relapse.
Bertrand Russell said, “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves.”
Again, it’s good to be confident in your recovery. But not cocky. No matter how far you have come, relapse is always an option. Never forget that.
Solomon nailed it: “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2).
Recovery Step: Follow the three H’s. Stay honest, hungry, and humble.
