“……a clear recognition of what and who we really are, followed by a sincere attempt to become what we could be.” pg 58 TWELVE STEPS & TWELVE TRADITIONS
http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/twelve-steps-and-twelve-traditions
Humility is not about being a shrinking violet or assuming an attitude of deference. No, our sobriety literature says humility is an act of celebration followed by stepping out into the world and embracing the restored life our Higher Power has given us thus empowering us with a renewed involvement in the world.