Tiger Woods has been in the media for several months. This week I watched him speak to a roomful of friends, family and probably foes. He admitted his sexual acting out was wrong and took full responsibility for his behavior. He said that he felt as though he "could get away with anything that he wanted to" and even his mother stated, "he never said that he was God."

Personally, I am inspired by his courage and willingness to admit that he needs help. It is a good day when humility wins over arrogance and we are able to see our fallibility as human beings. We all have a need for a spiritual connection of a Power Greater than ourselves to rely upon and keep us grounded. As Tiger stated, he has much more to learn and his amends will come over time in his behavior, not his words.

This is true for all of us. Whatever our station in life, we all have wounds, shadows, behaviors that we are not proud to have. We must keep ourselves grounded in our need and want for a "Power Greater than ourselves."

In 12 step spirituality, this is our second step. It states that we "came to believe in a Power greater than ourselves that could restore us to sanity." The word "sanity" actually comes from the Latin sanitas meaning health. Being restored to health in all ways: spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually, ethically and socially is good. It is an even better thing to remember that this occurs within a relationship with our Higher Power. This Higher Power can be anything or anyone as the key is "greater than ourselves."

Humility allows us to continually realize that we need this power greater than ourselves. Whatever our accomplishments and achievements professional, socially, financially or personally, there is a grounding in remembering we are still in need of this Power, with a capital "P". There are boundaries all of us must respect and there are consequences for each of us, no matter what brilliance, talent or stature we may possess.

Tiger has admitted his imperfections, his arrogance and his need for assistance. This is both wise and courageous.

The second step which reminds us that we have come to believe in a Power greater than ourselves is a reminder for us all.

Blessings and love,

Sally