How to Spot Our Reckless Rebellion Before It Harms Those We Love, Again – Step 11

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“Rebellion is a character defect that spoils us here. We need not lose faith when we become rebellious.” “Eventually faith, humility and acceptance replace pride and rebellion.” (The Basic Text, p. 35)

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Albert Camus Brief Bio (6:23)

Innocence – A Native American Flute Meditation (7:17) 

Analysis: Navigating the Storm of Rebellion

The post examines the “reckless rebellion” within our spirits. As Bill Sees It describes a sickening resistance to prayer. We often turn away from our Higher Power in anger. However, we must not judge ourselves too harshly. We simply return to the good path when we can. Persistence heals the fractured soul over time.

Rebellion often masks a deep fear of losing control. The Basic Text calls this a character defect. Eventually, faith and acceptance replace these old patterns. Carl Jung noted that the ego resists spiritual growth (Jung, 1933). This inner war signals a shift toward the Great Spirit. Wellbriety wisdom encourages us to find our center. “We must walk the Red Road with a quiet heart” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88).

Albert Camus suggests rebellion shows a longing for innocence. We seek our true essence through these difficult moments. Every struggle brings us closer to authentic being. Consequently, we trade resistance for a deep, lasting peace. This journey transforms our reckless past into a useful future.

References

Jung, C. G. (1933). Modern man in search of a soul. Harcourt, Brace & World.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

CÓMO DETECTAR NUESTRA REBELDÍA TEMERARIA ANTES DE QUE DAÑE A QUIENES AMAMOS, OTRA VEZ – PASO 11

SUPERAR LA REBELDÍA CON GRACIA –

“Ocasionalmente… nos invade una rebeldía tan nauseabunda que no queremos orar. Cuando estas cosas suceden, no debemos pensar demasiado mal de nosotros mismos. Simplemente debemos reanudar la oración tan pronto como podamos, haciendo lo que sabemos que es bueno para nosotros.” (Como lo ve Bill, p. 105)

LA REBELDÍA REVELA UNA AMENAZA EXISTENCIAL PARA NUESTRO EGO –

“La rebeldía es un defecto de carácter que nos echa a perder aquí. No necesitamos perder la fe cuando nos volvemos rebeldes.” “Eventualmente, la fe, la humildad y la aceptación reemplazan la rebeldía.” (El Texto Básico, p. 35)

FRAGMENTO DE CAMUS –

“Cada acto de rebelión expresa una nostalgia de inocencia y una apelación a la esencia del ser.”

Albert Camus (1913 – 1960), existencialista francés


Análisis

El análisis examina la “rebeldía temeraria” dentro de nuestros espíritus. Como lo ve Bill describe una resistencia nauseabunda a la oración. A menudo nos alejamos de nuestro Poder Superior con ira. Sin embargo, no debemos juzgarnos con demasiada severidad. Simplemente regresamos al buen camino cuando podemos. La persistencia sana el alma fracturada con el tiempo.

La rebeldía a menudo oculta un profundo miedo a perder el control. El Texto Básico llama a esto un defecto de carácter. Eventualmente, la fe y la aceptación reemplazan estos viejos patrones. Carl Jung señaló que el ego se resiste al crecimiento espiritual (Jung, 1933). Esta guerra interna señala un cambio hacia el Gran Espíritu. La sabiduría de Wellbriety nos anima a encontrar nuestro centro. “Debemos caminar por el Camino Rojo con un corazón tranquilo” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88).

Albert Camus sugiere que la rebelión muestra un anhelo de inocencia. Buscamos nuestra verdadera esencia a través de estos momentos difíciles. Cada lucha nos acerca al ser auténtico. Por consiguiente, cambiamos la resistencia por una paz profunda y duradera. Este viaje transforma nuestro pasado temerario en un futuro útil.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Alguna vez has sentido ganas de hacer lo contrario de lo que te dicen?

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7 responses to “How to Spot Our Reckless Rebellion Before It Harms Those We Love, Again – Step 11”

  1. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I like that Camus seems to equate rebellion with having a temper tantrum.so next time I talk to customer serviceI will try to remember to replace my rebellious instincts with faith, acceptance and humility.

    1. Slim Jim Avatar
      Slim Jim

      I just remembered I was being rebellious when refusing a favor for a only member. so I just now remedied that situation.(20 mins)

  2. Jim Brown Avatar
    Jim Brown

    When I “rebel” it usually takes the form of self doubt, and concomitant failure to do those things that are healthy. (5)

  3. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    When I am not praying I am running from my Higher Power. Not an orderly, considered walk, but out and out “Get Outta the way, I’m coming through” running for my life…running back to the life I used to have…the life I have said I do not want to resume. But it is familiar. And I have learned that which is familiar is not always safe. Even as I write here I pray, “Thy will be done.”

  4. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    What if – just a thought – what if there is no such thing as lazy? What if when I cannot move there is a reason for the inability to move, to do? It is my belief that there is always a reason for my inability to move; it may be physical fatigue, or anything from physical to spiritual. Maybe “lazy” is an important learning opportunity. What if I can just meditate on “laziness” and use that to get closer to my Higher Power?

  5. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I have not been meditating like I feel I should. I know after I do, I ALWAYS feel refreshed.

  6. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    for me it can be about laziness or tiredness, just not wanting to pray.. which can and usually does lead to defects coming out instead of spiritual centeredness

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