How to Walk the Tightrope that Balances Our Strongest Assets – Step 9

A woman walks a tightrope while balancing "pride" and "humility' on either side w/ sfz title.

“This is for all of those still in the military who are languishing – not able to come out to themselves … so I hope that this really stiffens their spines”

West Point Grad., Lt. Dan Choi (1981 – ) Response to the end of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – 12/18/10

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🌟 The Balance of Strength and Humility 🌟

This Zonr post explores a powerful, dualistic balance. True strength requires authentic humility. The Big Book teaches us to be sensible and considerate. We must stand on our feet, never crawling before anyone. This is not weakness. It is dignified self-respect. We learn to avoid servility and scraping.

This approach transforms development. A person of character holds firm beliefs. It Works, How and Why suggests they share values non-critically. They live these principles out every day. The quote from Lt. Dan Choi celebrates moral fortitude. He hoped his action would “stiffen their spines.” This is the core of courageous integrity.

World-renowned thinker Friedrich Nietzsche called this “will to power” (Nietzsche, 1886). He meant self-mastery, not dominance over others. The Wellbriety Movement honors this truth. Wellbriety teaches that we must walk with a purpose. This purpose comes from connecting with a Higher Power. We must balance confidence with genuine humility. Avoid the trap of false pride. The Wellbriety Journey emphasizes inner change (Covington, 2008). This change allows us to act with tact and conviction.

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Spanish Translation

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

CÓMO CAMINAR LA CUERDA FLOJA QUE EQUILIBRA NUESTROS ACTIVOS MÁS FUERTES – PASO 9

TACTO A TRAVÉS DE LA FUERZA –

“Debemos ser sensibles, con tacto, considerados y humildes sin ser serviles o rastreros. … nos paramos sobre nuestros propios pies; no nos arrastramos ante nadie. Si somos meticulosos en esta fase de nuestro desarrollo, nos asombraremos antes de llegar a la mitad del camino.” (El Libro Grande, p. 83)

NOS PONEMOS DE PIE Y DECIMOS LAS COSAS COMO SON –

“Las personas fuertes, seguras de sí mismas y bien equilibradas han formado valores y principios para vivir y creen profundamente en su rectitud. Tales personas viven lo que creen y comparten esas creencias con otros de una manera no crítica cuando se les pregunta.” (Funciona, Cómo y Por Qué, p. 45)

“Esto es para todos aquellos que todavía están en el ejército y están languideciendo – no son capaces de salir del armario ante sí mismos… así que espero que esto realmente les ponga firmes.”

Teniente Dan Choi, graduado de West Point (1981 – ), Respuesta al fin de Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – 18/12/10


Análisis

Este puesto Zonr explora un poderoso equilibrio dual. La verdadera fuerza requiere humildad auténtica. El Libro Grande nos enseña a ser sensibles y considerados. Debemos pararnos sobre nuestros pies. Nunca debemos arrastrarnos ante nadie. Esto no es debilidad. Es un respeto propio digno. Aprendemos a evitar el servilismo y arrastrarse.

Este enfoque transforma el desarrollo personal. Una persona de carácter sostiene creencias firmes. Funciona, Cómo y Por Qué sugiere que comparte valores sin criticar. Viven estos principios cada día. La cita del Teniente Dan Choi celebra la fortaleza moral. Él esperaba que su acción “les pusiera firmes.” Este es el centro de la integridad valiente.

El pensador mundialmente conocido Friedrich Nietzsche lo llamó “voluntad de poder” (Nietzsche, 1886). Él se refería al autodominio, no a dominar a otros. El Movimiento Wellbriety honra esta verdad. Wellbriety enseña que debemos caminar con un propósito. Este propósito viene de la conexión con un Poder Superior. Debemos equilibrar la confianza con la humildad genuina. Evita la trampa del falso orgullo. The Wellbriety Journey enfatiza el cambio interior (Covington, 2008). Este cambio nos permite actuar con tacto y convicción.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Qué cosa pequeña puedes hacer hoy para ser fuerte y amable al mismo tiempo?

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Comments

7 responses to “How to Walk the Tightrope that Balances Our Strongest Assets – Step 9”

  1. eli Avatar
    eli

    There’s a window in conversation to be kind with my confrontation. Dealing with a particularly incredulous nurse (trying to explain trans people, basically, and why she shouldn’t change my gender on my chart when my sex is listed alongside it. Intersex people, etc…) there was an exhausting way to be insistent while sounding nice. Maybe it helped her actually listen. Or she ignored me more. But I know I acted well as I could.

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

    Brainstorming right now for my Non – Profit start-up urgently needed by someone like me, who has no problems with pronouns, or any other respects, have been some ways I’ve started infiltrating my beliefs even more. I remember when desegregation was taking place like I want to do more with gendered facilities, and how lives unfortunately were put on the line. People are now even living on the cold streets left, and right to get away from some of the segregated facilities. People multi-gendered like me really see the shit the most due to having a multi-gendered mind-set, spirit with features, others unfortunately fail to see or sense too, too often.

  3. Ra Avatar
    Ra

    Accepting the duality of standing up for your beliefs and/or yourself, is a form of having grace in that circumstance. In theory stand up for yourself and/or beliefs sounds noble and brave. However in living that there will also be times of vulnerability, fear, and even uncertainty. We have to exercise grace is those moments too.

  4. Neyun Uzdlah Bayoh Avatar
    Neyun Uzdlah Bayoh

    What small thing can you do today to be strong and kind at the same time?~

    I can hold true to my word with others, and expect the same back, and if they want to pull shade against me, I must stand strong in my truth and understandings of myself and the agreements I make . I can and will always try to do so with kindness . If someone is getting on my nerves, I can rest awhile, take a step back, then come back to an issue with love and kindness not a negative reaction . I always want it to be understood that my kindness as that of others should never be mistaken for weakness ~ it takes a pretty strong person to be kind through all adversity and misunderstandings ~ I will continue to try my best always in all ways Xo

  5. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I stand tall for for my belief in God by living out my values with love and integrity, and caring for others needs… yet trying to remain peaceful when my beliefs are challenged by non-believers… by giving thanks to God on a daily basis and doing my best to live by the teachings of Jesus. And respecting others for whom and what they believe in.

  6. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Honoring my truth, boundaries and faith strengthen my spirit and my spirit is kindness. It is all connected in a healthy trinity. Through my program, with each action, I gain self awareness. This helps me to better reflect on who I am. Being strong for myself and others creates a shield of kindness, it is an energy that can be felt. Those boundaries that I set, when practiced let others know that kindness is not being nice, it is being authentic, compassionate and empathetic, while having steadfast faith in that which I hold sacred.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful

  7. Bodhi Baba Avatar
    Bodhi Baba

    FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “fall seven times get up 8 . i really like that
    its seems at times so hard to get back up. having a positive sense of self worth def. helps.” (easy does it, 12/17/2011)

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