This gift of maturity has cut the cord from self-seeking and self-centeredness. Addiction brought a sense that I wasn’t getting what I thought I needed or thought I wanted. This kept me immature and fearful. Through maturity I see with clarity how what I thought I needed and wanted was not allowing me to grow. The underlying fear created all kinds of barriers. Today I receive maturity through living out my core values, specifically honesty. I’m so grateful I can show up in service for others without score keeping or expecting something in return.