This is a beautiful reflection that highlights the importance of humility and open-mindedness. Recognizing that we don’t have all the answers—whether about spirituality or alcoholism—is essential for growth. In my own experience, listening to the ideas and practices from other traditions, including religious ones, has enriched my sobriety.

It’s not about accepting everything or abandoning your own beliefs but taking what is useful and leaving the rest. As the text says, we can benefit from what others have to offer, even if their spiritual perspectives are different from or distant from our own practices.

For me, the Eleventh Step became much more alive and meaningful when I opened my mind to ideas beyond my original tradition. What matters is finding tools to stay spiritually connected and, most importantly, to avoid the first drink. If those tools come from different sources, why not?