The Vast Richness of the Universe Unfurls as Sanity is Restored with a Sigh – Step 2 begins

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“Somtimes
incompetence is
useful. It helps you
keep an open
mind.

Roberto Cavalli (1940 – ) Italian inventor / fashion designer

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Analysis of: The Vast Richness of the Universe Unfurls as Sanity is Restored with a Sigh

Today’s SFZ kicks off this month’s exploration of Step Two’s spiritual and psychological journey in recovery: restoring sanity through belief in a Higher Power. This step invites individuals to recognize the limits of their own willpower. Carl Jung, whose correspondence with Bill Wilson influenced the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, suggested that a vital spiritual experience is essential for transformation. He believed that healing requires a connection to something greater than the ego.

The dilemma of repeated failure echoes Albert Einstein’s insight: “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Step Two urges a shift in perspective, an openness to transcendence. As the It Works, How & Why text explains, the desire for a power beyond oneself emerges when all self-reliant strategies collapse. This is not weakness, but wisdom.

Psychologist William James argued that religious experiences can offer a “new zest” for life. That zest begins as we become willing to see our problems from a different vantage point. Sanity, then, is not merely the absence of chaos but the presence of clarity. As How Al-Anon Works notes, it shows in the choice not to act on destructive impulses. Open-mindedness becomes the channel through which spiritual solutions arise.

Roberto Cavalli’s quote offers a humble insight: not knowing can lead to growth. Incompetence invites curiosity. As we admit we don’t have all the answers, we make space for healing. The vastness of the universe, once terrifying, now comforts. Sanity returns—quietly, like a sigh—and reveals a richer life.

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6 responses to “The Vast Richness of the Universe Unfurls as Sanity is Restored with a Sigh – Step 2 begins”

May 4, 2025

Ty dot

I have my own personal relationship and understanding on who God is. My God is a combination of the God i was raised to know and my own concept of God… I have a modern God with his own sense of humor… my God talks to me plainly and simply….

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May 3, 2025

Elexi W.S.A.

I often utilize not taking that first of something that will lead to the next, and the next thing I’m not really wanting. Cravings are another battle I’m workin’ on, but at least if I don’t pick up that first one, I know I have so much control, and have not given into temptation by listening to wise words to lead me out of insanity.

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August 1, 2016

N

“Being able to make decisions weighing the pros and cons about being clouded with the doubt or thought of when I’m going to get my next fix.”

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May 2, 2013

Jon G

I find that I am able to slow down, focus more and pay attention to what I am doing in the precise moment. For instance, now when I am driving in my car I find that I am able to concentrate on my driving and I practice paying attention by driving as attentive as I can.

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May 1, 2013

Br. Buddha

Good morning everyone + Happy Wednesday. Thanx Korey for all your hard work in presenting our daily reflections. You are an inspiration to all. May God continue to bless you.

I am always in awe when I view a video on the cosmos. I was but a boy when man ventured into space + landed on the moon. Now, we have images of the ever growing universe. Where will we travel to in the future.

Join us in our walk in Sobriety + together we will travel the universe. Blessings. BB

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August 2, 2012

Adam

Through spiritual practice and stopping drinking, I’ve started to see my life again being full of possibilities. I had started to see my life as “this is all there is or will be.” A world of possibility is how I viewed life when I was young before addictive behavior took over my life.

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