“There will be alluring shortcuts and by-paths down which they may wander and lose their way.” (Chapter 9, Big Book)
“12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” (Chapter 5, Big Book)
The purpose of the spiritual awakening is to fit me to carry the message and be a benefit to those around me.
I have gotten lost in spiritual growth as an end in itself. I went a bit mad and stopped being as useful. A sponsor helped me fix that.