Contempt prior to investigation

In the Big Book, we read about "comtempt prior to investigation" and I have seen that for me, I have the type of personality that wants to think that I already have the answers. Therefore, I don't want or need to hear other avenues or suggestions if what I am doing is working okay.

The key word here is "okay." I don't want "tolerable" recovery. I want all that God has waiting for me!

Have you ever heard the expression, "The good can be the enemy of the best"?

Today, I don't need to hide behind my walls of denial and fear, so I listen with an open mind to the possibility that someone might have a suggestion or an answer to a problem that I didn't even know that I have or had.

It is clear that I only know what I think I know.

God speaks to me through so many sources. I want to be able to hear Him, so when I am feeling angry, annoyed or rebellious, I make a real honest effort to listen...open my mind...and ask God if He is using this person to help me.

Sometimes the answer is "no", but many times, the answer is "yes." I then need to swallow my pride and say, "Thank You, God" and apply the new lesson to my personal life.

It's the HOW of the program--honest, open mindedness and willing to do that which we don't want to do.