When I began to realize that not drinking was only a part (albeit the foundation) of recovery I became teachable. When I became teachable is when I learned from other what acceptance and willingness truly meant.
Ya'll told me a well rounded recovery may include some or all of these principles - Honesty, hope, faith, courage, integrity, willingness, humility, brotherly love, justice, perseverance, spirituality and service.
What I pull from your post is your willingness to be teachable!! That's was a huge key for me - setting aside my pride and ego and learning from others.
When I beat myself up over a slip, that is my ego telling me I'm better than that! It's pride in reverse. I don't do back flips on sobriety dates and I don't wallow in the muck when something doesn't work out cause it's not all about me
That helps!
Sound to me like you're growing
