The Only Option Left when the Heart is Clenched in a Fistful of Fear – Step 9

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PRAY FOR PEACE –

“Whenever we
confront a difficulty
that we do not think we
can handle, we ask God
[or our Higher Power] to
do for us what we can
not do for ourselves.”
(The Basic Text,
p. 83)

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In order to maintain serenity and peace, what has caused you to desperately feel the need to pray lately?

OR

When you feel afraid, who or what do you trust to help you?

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Ask Me – The Smiths (2:59)
 Selected Quotes from Marianne Williamson (1:45)
Paradise Garden – Sounds of Nature Meditation (6:15)

🌟 Zonr Post Analysis: The Surrender to Peace 🌟

This Zonr post powerfully captures the essence of spiritual surrender. The Basic Text instructs us to seek help for things we cannot handle. We must ask our Higher Power to intervene. This surrender is an act of deep faith. The Big Book emphasizes letting go of self-will. Life based on one’s own ego often fails. We must ask for protection with complete abandon. Marianne Williamson reinforces this path to peace. We first receive peace by asking for it. Then we must keep it by extending it to others. This outward focus moves us beyond our own struggle.

World-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl understood this shift (Frankl, 1984). He taught that meaning is found in self-transcendence. False pride often stops us from seeking help. This arrogance fuels our self-will. Wellbriety principles highlight the power of honesty. The movement teaches that we must release the fear in our heart. Healing begins when we let go. True peace resides in service and connection. We finally find freedom through this radical surrender.


Spanish Translation

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LA ÚNICA OPCIÓN QUE QUEDA CUANDO EL CORAZÓN ESTÁ APRETADO POR UN PUÑADO DE MIEDO – PASO 9

REZA POR LA PAZ –

“Siempre que nos enfrentamos a una dificultad que no creemos poder manejar, le pedimos a Dios [o a nuestro Poder Superior] que haga por nosotros lo que no podemos hacer por nosotros mismos.” (El Texto Básico, p. 83)

Y SUELTA LA VOLUNTAD PROPIA –

“Pedimos su protección y cuidado con completo abandono.” “El primer requisito es que estemos convencidos de que cualquier vida dirigida por la voluntad propia difícilmente puede ser un éxito.” (El Libro Grande, p. 59 – 60)

“Recibimos Su paz cuando se la pedimos. Mantenemos Su paz extendiéndola a otros. Esas son las claves y no hay otras.”

Marianne Williamson (1952 – ), Autora/Oradora Espiritual y Candidata Presidencial de EE. UU.


Análisis

Esta publicación de Zonr capta poderosamente la esencia de la rendición espiritual. El Texto Básico nos indica buscar ayuda para lo que no podemos manejar. Debemos pedirle a nuestro Poder Superior que intervenga. Esta rendición es un acto de fe profunda. El Libro Grande enfatiza soltar la voluntad propia. La vida basada en el ego a menudo fracasa. Debemos pedir protección con abandono total. Marianne Williamson refuerza este camino hacia la paz. Primero recibimos la paz al pedirla. Luego debemos mantenerla al extenderla a otros. Este enfoque exterior nos saca de nuestra propia lucha.

El psiquiatra de renombre mundial Viktor Frankl entendió este cambio (Frankl, 1984). Él enseñó que el significado se encuentra en la autotrascendencia. El falso orgullo a menudo nos impide buscar ayuda. Esta arrogancia alimenta nuestra voluntad propia. Los principios de Wellbriety resaltan el poder de la honestidad. El movimiento enseña que debemos liberar el miedo en nuestro corazón. La sanación comienza cuando soltamos. La paz verdadera reside en el servicio y la conexión. Finalmente encontramos la libertad a través de esta rendición radical.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Cuando sientes miedo, en quién o qué confías para que te ayude?

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Comments

7 responses to “The Only Option Left when the Heart is Clenched in a Fistful of Fear – Step 9”

  1. Ra Avatar
    Ra

    When I am uncomfortable I trust my God/Goddess. I remind myself, what I am experiencing is apart of the process, and there is no way or short cuts around the process.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    In order for me to maintain Serenity and peace my own house has to be in order. I have to forgive myself first then i work on forgiving others… and of course the prayer part is a daily part of my faith walk. Staying in gratitude is key

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    I came to believe that a power great than myself could help restore my sanity if asked. I came to believe, in a time where there was darkness. I came to believe in a time where I was unsure. I came to believe when I had run my course of self deception. I came to believe where there was little else to believe in. In that rediscovery of faith there is no fear. Trusting that this power greater than myself is capable and present.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. Lotus Avatar

    Sometimes to others my life or being okay doesn’t seem that important for some reason to others. It could be my cultural, or gender background for some examples to make some think this way. We live in a sick place at times, where people can be cruel, and unusual in actions. So, when I pray, I ask why this is all occurring and how can I be protected from all of it. While I pray, I do show gratitude too, and a thankfulness for allowing me to see the extremity of sickness that exists out there. With my non-profit I can strive to make everywhere safer, and truly caring with not a lot of judgmental attitudes.

  5. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I’m ok with getting angry sometimes. It seems that I’m getting angry about stuff really matters to me. Its how I express it that matters.

    First I gotta continue to pray that I see those whom I’m angry at as children of God. Then, at the very least, not make personal attacks because that would mean I’m attacking creation itself.

  6. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    What a joy anger is for me; until I started my Program, I did not allow myself to feel – I relied on others to tell me how they felt so I could feel the same way, too! Now I have learned that my feelings give me a lot of information about who I am, and how I choose to respond to the world around me. My reaction is the result of my values and beliefs – how I act out those feelings is my choice. When angry, I can choose to shout, count to ten (thousand), say, “I need a timeout,” or simply walk away. My issue is not with my anger, but how I choose to perform my anger. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it…

  7. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    anger seems to be an issue, past things pop up and its easy to dwell on . need to remember to let go and let god, and the saint francis prayer is always good.
    my goal is to be an instrument of peace.

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