Spiritual Stepping Stones – Once Obscured; Now Restored – Step 9

on doubts

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of
today.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 – 1945), U.S. President

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What reservations have you had on your path to making amends, lately?

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What small step can you take today to let go of false pride in your own life?

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Doubt – Samm Henshaw ft. Wretch 32 (4:02)

Franklin D. Roosevelt (4:57)

Transcending Doubts & Limitations Guided Meditation (5:19)

Zonr Post Analysis: Stepping Stones to Restoration 🌟

Today’s Zonr post explores the complex spiritual journey of recovery. This journey begins with a complete surrender to powerlessness. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions notes this admission offers great relief. We realize this surrender is merely the first step, however. True growth requires continued effort on this new path.

The post then contrasts surrender with spiritual reservations. The Little Red Book explains how reservations foster indifference to healing. People often do not believe they are spiritually sick. Their reservations stop them from making amends. This resistance often stems from false pride and unwillingness to change.

Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt provides a fitting third quotation. He reminds us that self-doubt limits future realization. World-renowned thought leader and psychologist Carl Jung deeply understood this spiritual challenge (Jung, 1961). Jung’s work suggests confronting the shadow self is crucial for wholeness. The Wellbriety Movement speaks directly to this need for honesty. Wellbriety teaches that healing requires truth and a connection to a Higher Power. Surrender lets go of false pride. This action paves the way for a healthier, restored self.


Spanish Translation

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

PELDAÑOS ESPIRITUALES – ANTES OCULTOS; AHORA RESTAURADOS – PASO 9

EL CAMINO SIN RESERVA –

“Cuando finalmente hemos admitido sin reserva que somos impotentes… es probable que demos un gran suspiro de alivio, diciendo: “¡Bueno, gracias a Dios que eso se acabó!” “Luego aprendemos… que esto es solo el primer hito en el nuevo camino que estamos recorriendo.” (12 y 12, p. 73)

APRENDIENDO A CUIDAR –

“Al no creerse enfermos, no ven razón para incomodarse para recuperarse. Las reservas sobre su enfermedad espiritual crean indiferencia ante la enmienda.” (El Pequeño Libro Rojo, p. 80)

“El único límite a nuestra realización del mañana será nuestra duda del hoy.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 – 1945), Presidente de EE. UU.


Análisis

El puesto Zonr citado explora el complejo viaje espiritual de la recuperación. Este viaje comienza con una rendición completa a la impotencia. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones señala que esta admisión ofrece un gran alivio. Nos damos cuenta, sin embargo, que esta rendición es meramente el primer paso. El crecimiento verdadero requiere un esfuerzo continuo en este nuevo camino.

Luego, el puesto contrasta la rendición con las reservas espirituales. El Pequeño Libro Rojo explica cómo las reservas fomentan la indiferencia a la sanación. Las personas a menudo no creen estar espiritualmente enfermas. Sus reservas impiden que hagan enmiendas. Esta resistencia a menudo proviene del falso orgullo y la falta de voluntad para cambiar.

El expresidente Franklin D. Roosevelt proporciona una tercera cita adecuada. Él nos recuerda que la autoduda limita la realización futura. El psicólogo y líder de pensamiento de renombre mundial Carl Jung entendió profundamente este desafío espiritual (Jung, 1961). Y el trabajo de Jung sugiere que enfrentar el yo sombra es crucial para la integridad. El Movimiento Wellbriety habla directamente de esta necesidad de honestidad. Wellbriety enseña que la sanación requiere verdad y una conexión con un Poder Superior. La rendición permite dejar ir el falso orgullo. Esta acción allana el camino hacia un yo más saludable y restaurado.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Qué paso pequeño puedes dar hoy para dejar ir el falso orgullo en tu propia vida?

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Comments

5 responses to “Spiritual Stepping Stones – Once Obscured; Now Restored – Step 9”

  1. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    Maybe not a reservation, but a realization that I’ve hurt people that I’ve never met in my using. For example, when I was 17 I was using at a school and vomited all over. Someone had to clean that up, and I’ll never know who did. I don’t know how I can even make some amends you know, so a little bit my heart hurts lately thinking about those I will never be able to apologize to. Of course I’m told the solution is living amends, but I still feel that I don’t know what to do for those I don’t even know I hurt

  2. Ra Avatar
    Ra

    A small step towards letting go false pride is learning to accept help. As a man, false pride tells me, it’s weakness to ask for help or even need help. However, you’d be surprised, how just knowing you have help, strengthens your resolve for growth.

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    The reservation of how much more disappointment could be caused by exposing just how bad things became since February 6, 2024. A life lived with such success yet abandonment of preparing for potential future scenarios. And due to lack for planning in a situation of imminent destruction, my life was destroyed. I’m not proud of that, rather extremely embarrassed, it caused a great deal of stress and pain for me and many of my friends.

    Only now am I starting to let my family know just how bad some things were. Additionally, with the exception of saying sorry verbal amends, it is still outside of my reach to demonstrate amends, in many ways I am as destitute as ever. I am dependant on income from other sources instead of my own work. These realities shape my reluctance to make amends that, at this time, I do not feel capable of making.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    There are many steps that can be taken to remove false Pride. One is to set aside some of my own personal preferences, another is not trying to control people, practicing gratitude being grateful for what I have instead of what I don’t have. Listening to people and knowing my limits.

  5. Lotus (Elexi W.S.A.) Avatar

    I think sometimes I become too prideful with doubt, and false beliefs that I can forever change something in my life that wants to hold me back. It’s interesting to look at such a pride of doubt that wants to take me under. Others around me too seem doubtful that I can forever change at times I sense. A private life is definitely important to me, and not becoming open about everything seems like a small step to protect me from the pride of doubt.

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