Compliance vs Surrender

If you were to read through the twelve steps, you might find that the wording, at least for the first few steps, has a distinct feeling of “surrendering” to it, particularly surrendering to a higher power.

There are two ways we can approach recovery: by simply complying with what is being asked of us, or surrendering our power. Surrendering, as you’ll learn in this article, is a much more effective approach to lifelong recovery.

What is the difference between complying and surrendering, and why do people who surrender have more success in their sobriety? Tune into this episode to find out.