“You have to look deeper, way below the anger, the hurt, the hate, the jealousy, the self-pity, way down deeper where the dreams lie, son. Find your dream. It’s the pursuit of the dream that heals you.”
-Billy Mills (Makata Taka Hela) (1938 – ) Oglala-Lakota
(first and only American athlete to win Olympic gold for the 10,000 meters footrace)
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ENGLISH ANALYSIS
Step Eight invites honest repair, yet it also requires gentle attention to our own wounds. How Al-Anon Works stresses this truth when it notes that we often harm ourselves most. This insight aligns with Brené Brown’s work in Daring Greatly, where she argues that shame blocks healing and connection (Brown, 2012). When we name our pain, we open space for compassion.
Moreover, William White teaches in Wellbriety: The Journey to Recovery and Healing that healing begins with inner balance and truthful self-inventory (White, 2006). His teachings echo It Works, How and Why, which reminds us that distorted self-perceptions fade when we share honestly with trusted guides. Together, these ideas support steady growth. Each author affirms that clarity rises when we release denial and extremes in self-judgment.
Billy Mills adds a powerful Indigenous voice that emphasizes hope beyond hurt. His guidance encourages us to look beneath anger and fear to uncover our dreams. This advice strengthens recovery because it reconnects us to purpose. Purpose brings courage, and courage supports amends.
Progress requires patience. However, our commitment deepens when we understand our stories with accuracy and love. Healing then becomes an act of respect rather than punishment. Through this process, we learn responsibility without harshness and humility without false pride.
SPANISH TRANSLATION
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1.
“Usually there is
one person whom we
have inflicted the great-
est damage – ourselves.”
“So before any other names
are added to our Eighth Step
list, most of us need to write
our own name.” “… [U]ntil we
can take this Step in a spir-
it of self-love and healing,
we may not be ready
for it.”
(How Al-Anon Works, pp. 58-59)
2.
“Many of us
had trouble see-
ing how we had harm-
ed ourselves … .” “Some
of us have had a tendency
to deny any responsibility,
while others have taken on to-
tal blame for every disagree-
ment. As we talk with our
sponsor and other addicts,
our flawed perceptions
begin to fall away and
we find the clarity
we need … .”
(It Works, How & Why, pp. 56-57)
3.
“You have to look
deeper, way below the
anger, the hurt, the hate,
the jealousy, the self-pity,
way down deeper where the
dreams lie, son. Find your
dream. It’s the pursuit
of the dream that
heals you.”
—Billy Mills (Makata Taka Hela)
Análisis en Español
El Paso Ocho pide reparación honesta, pero también exige cuidado hacia nuestras propias heridas. How Al-Anon Works señala esta verdad cuando explica que, muchas veces, nos dañamos más que nadie. Esta idea coincide con el trabajo de Brené Brown en Daring Greatly, donde afirma que la vergüenza bloquea la sanación y la conexión (Brown, 2012). Al nombrar nuestro dolor, abrimos espacio para la compasión.
Además, William White enseña en Wellbriety: The Journey to Recovery and Healing que la sanación empieza con equilibrio interno y un autoexamen sincero (White, 2006). Sus enseñanzas reflejan It Works, How and Why, que recuerda que nuestras percepciones distorsionadas se disuelven cuando compartimos con guías confiables. En conjunto, estas ideas sostienen un crecimiento constante. Cada autor confirma que la claridad surge cuando liberamos la negación y los juicios extremos.
Billy Mills añade una poderosa voz indígena que destaca la esperanza más allá del dolor. Su consejo anima a mirar bajo la ira y el miedo para descubrir nuestros sueños. Esta guía fortalece la recuperación porque nos conecta con un propósito. El propósito trae coraje, y el coraje sostiene las enmiendas.
El progreso requiere paciencia. Sin embargo, nuestro compromiso crece cuando entendemos nuestras historias con precisión y amor. La sanación se convierte en un acto de respeto, no castigo. Así aprendemos responsabilidad sin dureza y humildad sin falsa soberbia.
Pregunta
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