The Case for Leaving Controversies at the Door – Trad. 10

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LOOK WHO LOSES –  “There are many distracting influences that can divert us from our primary purpose. For instance, our groups may be tempted to … talk about some controversy. …” (It Works, How & Why, p. 118)

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How would you describe your own primary purpose in life?

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Is it more important to be right or to be kind to others?

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Brief Buddha Bio (3:40)

King of Anything – Sara Bareilles (3:23)

Discovering Life’s Purpose & Trusting the Universe Meditation (1:03:24)

Analysis: The Sanctuary of Silence

Tradition Ten protects the sanctuary of recovery. The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions celebrates a legacy of unity. This fellowship refuses to take sides in worldly battles. Private restraint ensures public harmony. Our primary purpose remains the only priority. It Works: How and Why warns against distractions. When groups argue, the newcomer suffers most.

Gautama Buddha observed that anger kills the quest for truth. We fight for ourselves rather than for growth. Nelson Mandela similarly championed reconciliation over divisive conflict (Mandela, 1994). He understood that peace requires leaving old battles at the door. Consequently, we create a safe space for all. This boundary invites the Great Spirit to guide us. Wellbriety wisdom emphasizes this collective healing. “The Red Road is a path of unity” (White Bison, 2002, p. 156). We walk together toward the light.

Protecting the meeting space requires constant vigilance. We set aside personal opinions to save lives. This selfless act fosters deep spiritual connection. Our Higher Power thrives in the absence of conflict. Peace becomes our strongest tool for change.

References Mandela, N. (1994). Long walk to freedom. Little, Brown. White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

EL ARGUMENTO PARA DEJAR LAS CONTROVERSIAS AFUERA – TRAD. 10

BATEANDO PARA 1000 TODAVÍA –

“Nunca, desde que comenzó, Alcohólicos Anónimos ha sido dividido por un problema controvertido importante. Ni nuestra Comunidad ha tomado partido públicamente en ninguna cuestión de un mundo en conflicto.” “‘Mientras no discutamos estos asuntos en privado, es un hecho que no lo haremos en público’.” (12 y 12, p. 176)

MIRA QUIÉN PIERDE –

“Hay muchas influencias distractoras que pueden desviarnos de nuestro propósito primordial. Por ejemplo, nuestros grupos pueden tener la tentación de… hablar de alguna controversia.” “Pero cada vez que nuestro enfoque se desvía de nuestro propósito primordial, el adicto que busca la recuperación sale perdiendo.” (Funciona: cómo y por qué, p. 118)

FRASE DE BUDA –

“En una controversia, en el instante en que sentimos ira, ya hemos dejado de esforzarnos por la verdad y hemos comenzado a esforzarnos por nosotros mismos.”

Gautama Buddha (563-483 a.C.), príncipe hindú y fundador del budismo.


Análisis

La Décima Tradición protege el santuario de la recuperación. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones celebra un legado de unidad. Esta hermandad se niega a tomar partido en las batallas del mundo. La moderación privada garantiza la armonía pública. Nuestro propósito primordial sigue siendo la única prioridad. Funciona: cómo y por qué advierte contra las distracciones. Cuando los grupos discuten, el recién llegado es quien más sufre.

Gautama Buddha observó que la ira mata la búsqueda de la verdad. Luchamos por nosotros mismos en lugar de por el crecimiento. Nelson Mandela defendió de manera similar la reconciliación sobre el conflicto divisivo (Mandela, 1994). Él entendió que la paz requiere dejar las viejas batallas en la puerta. En consecuencia, creamos un espacio seguro para todos. Este límite invita al Gran Espíritu a guiarnos. La sabiduría de Wellbriety enfatiza esta sanación colectiva. “El Camino Rojo es un sendero de unidad” (White Bison, 2002, p. 156). Caminamos juntos hacia la luz.

Proteger el espacio de la reunión requiere una vigilancia constante. Dejamos de lado las opiniones personales para salvar vidas. Este acto desinteresado fomenta una conexión espiritual profunda. Nuestro Poder Superior prospera en ausencia de conflicto. La paz se convierte en nuestra herramienta más fuerte para el cambio.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Es más importante tener la razón o ser amable con los demás?

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Comments

6 responses to “The Case for Leaving Controversies at the Door – Trad. 10”

  1. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I believe that my higher power wants me to love him and learn the Beatitudes and treat people as I would want to be treated and to learn how to forgive others and forgive myself as well

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    In my grandmothers kitchen hung a sign that said: It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.

    That has stayed with me all my life. Choosing to be kind to others, even when one doesn’t need to be, or has nothing to gain, is the hallmark of a great person. Kindness will carry us through any situation. All of my life I have felt welcome everywhere by simply being kind and considerate. Not fake, genuine and authentic. It is a key that will open every door.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  3. Tony Omaeboo Avatar
    Tony Omaeboo

    My emotions are hard to tame. I get distracted and pulled into other people’s energy. I need to focus on my own health.

  4. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I see my primary purpose in life is to be as loving as I can possibly be. when I feel my heart racing and anger start to take hold , I try to remember the big picture and what I really want from my interactions with others.

  5. Jim Brown Avatar
    Jim Brown

    Does one know one’s purpose in life? I’m not sure. Once we decide what our purpose is, then we don’t allow ourselves any other possibilities. I know what type of life I want to have and the type of person that I strive to be. When these aspirations are hampered, then that is an indication that I need to engage in self-evaluation.

  6. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    Before I came to Al-Anon, I did not allow myself to feel anger. I just acted out passive-aggressively. Now I allow myself to feel – feel anger, happiness, confusion. I am slowly learning to express my anger now. I know intellectually how to verbally express anger and I am still too afraid to do so. I have been advised that this is not something I can do alone. There is so much help available and I’m afraid of that as well. I grow and learn in the Program – one day at a time.

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