The Critical Tool For Facing the “Heart of Darkness” & Threats to Our Dignity – Step 10

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“Pride says, ‘You need not pass this way’ and Fear says, ‘You dare not look!’ ” (12 & 12, p. 49)

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What aspects of your life have you found hard to face lately?

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Think about a time you made a mistake. Did you feel better after telling the truth?

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One Bad B*tch – Zebra Katch (3:35)

movie clip from “The Heart of Darkness” (1994)

How to let go of Mistakes Guided Meditation (15:24)

*excerpt from Rep. Gabby Gifford’s speech on gun control before the U.S. Senate (1/30/13)

Analysis: The Mirror of Inner Truth

The post explores the “Heart of Darkness” within the human spirit. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions contrasts ego with courage. Fear prevents us from looking at our inner shadows. However, a Higher Power grants us a new perspective. We stop pretending to be perfect for the world. Overeaters Anonymous emphasizes the freedom of admitting mistakes. This shift allows us to live a more complete life.

Joseph Conrad urges us to face the truth directly. Similarly, Brené Brown suggests that vulnerability builds true strength (Brown, 2012). We find grace by accepting our flaws. Wellbriety wisdom mirrors this spiritual necessity for self-inventory. “The Red Road leads back to the center of the self” (White Bison, 2002). Consequently, we heal by looking inward without judgment. Honesty dissolves the walls created by an inflated sense of self. We walk a path of dignity and light.

References

Brown, B. (2012). Daring greatly. Avery.

White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.


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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LA HERRAMIENTA CRÍTICA PARA ENFRENTAR EL “CORAZÓN DE LAS TINIEBLAS” Y LAS AMENAZAS A NUESTRA DIGNIDAD – PASO 10

NUESTRO EGO PUEDE DECIRNOS UNA COSA –

“El orgullo dice: ‘No es necesario que pases por aquí’ y el Miedo dice: ‘¡No te atrevas a mirar!’” (12 y 12, p. 49)

PERO NUESTRO NUEVO PROGRAMA ESPIRITUAL NOS DICE OTRA MUY DISTINTA –

“… ya no gobernados por el miedo a admitir nuestros errores.” “Al no necesitar ya aparecer ante el mundo como personas perfectas, podemos vivir más plenamente, teniendo el valor de afrontar nuestros errores… .” (OA, p. 104)

FRAGMENTO DE JOSEPH CONRAD –

“Enfréntalo, siempre enfréntalo. Esa es la manera de salir adelante. Enfréntalo.”

– Joseph Conrad (1857 – 1924), novelista polaco


Análisis

El análisis explora el “Corazón de las Tinieblas” dentro del espíritu humano. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones contrasta el ego con el valor. El miedo nos impide mirar nuestras sombras interiores. Sin embargo, un Poder Superior nos otorga una nueva perspectiva. Dejamos de fingir que somos perfectos ante el mundo. Comedores Compulsivos Anónimos enfatiza la libertad de admitir errores. Este cambio nos permite vivir una vida más completa.

Joseph Conrad nos insta a enfrentar la verdad directamente. Del mismo modo, Brené Brown sugiere que la vulnerabilidad construye la verdadera fuerza (Brown, 2012). Hallamos la gracia al aceptar nuestras fallas. La sabiduría de Wellbriety refleja esta necesidad espiritual de realizar un inventario personal. “El Camino Rojo conduce de regreso al centro de uno mismo” (White Bison, 2002). En consecuencia, sanamos al mirar hacia adentro sin juzgarnos. La honestidad disuelve los muros creados por un sentido inflado de uno mismo. Caminamos por un sendero de dignidad y luz.


Pregunta Concluyente

Piensa en un momento en que cometiste un error. ¿Te sentiste mejor después de decir la verdad?

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Comments

7 responses to “The Critical Tool For Facing the “Heart of Darkness” & Threats to Our Dignity – Step 10”

  1. Mink Avatar
    Mink

    I definitely do feel better telling the truth, especially when it helps someone. Hiding things from people is bad and can hurt them, but even when it doesn’t affect anyone it hurts me. Little white lies open up the door to lying about bigger things.

  2. Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱 Avatar
    Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱

    Making amends has been difficult lately. I know that the only objective is to make things right. But I want to be invited to family Christmas. It hurts, and it’s still worth it. It’s the right thing to do. My hands are reconnecting to my heart.

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    There is a reason why Dr. King wrote that the truth will set us free. Furthermore, there is a reason why we hear about Rigorous Honesty in the program all the time. It is when I lie, and worse yet, lie to myself, that I can do real damage. So now, when I make a mistake, and they happen often, I come clean about it. Most importantly I come clean to my self. It gives me a strong sense of the healing that continues.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I never have a problem owning up to my own mistakes. And having the 10th step etched in my daily walk allows me to slow down and think before a mistake is made… doing a proper 10-step relieves the tension and builds strength in owning up to it…

  5. Jim Brown Avatar
    Jim Brown

    Its always difficult to face the fact that there are learning curves in life’s path, and that even I struggle to make it. It really helps me put things into perspective.

  6. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I was struck unspeakable fearwhen I woke up and discovered that I had misquoted Gabby Gifford.I trust myself add for a moment didn’t I know what to do.then as I irony would have it, the answer came like a flashand I did what I dread to do and send out a second email. Making it crystal clear the error that I had made.

  7. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I went to a 12-Step meeting for a while that I did not like. I stopped going because I did not like those people. I see now that the meeting was too healthy for me – I’m always just seeking someone sicker than I am. I will go back to that meeting and hear the lessons (face it) that I need to hear.

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