Let Us Be Your Valentine – The Meaning of Love and How to Hold It – Step 11

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LOVE NEVER JUDGES AND MIGHT BE NEXT DOOR – “We teach by example.” “Compassion lends kindness to all our efforts in service to others. “[We] set aside our self-righteousness. Because the only requirement for membership is a quality we cannot measure, the right to judge another’s desire is denied us.” (It Works, How & Why, p 109)

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Analysis: The Architecture of Belonging

The post celebrates the eternal nature of love. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions suggests meditation creates a deep sense of belonging. We find truth and justice through this sacred practice. Love acts as a bridge to the universe.

Maya Angelou describes love as a force without barriers. It leaps over fences to find hope. This text reminds us to lead by example. Compassion brings kindness to our service work. We must never judge another person’s heart.

Hanh (1998) taught that “to love is to be there” (p. 170). Real presence heals the soul. Similarly, Wellbriety wisdom emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things. “Love is the medicine for the people” (White Bison, 2002, p. 142). This energy flows from a Higher Power directly into us. We carry this light into every relationship.

References

Hanh, T. N. (1998). The heart of the Buddha’s teaching. Broadway Books.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

PERMÍTANOS SER SU VALENTÍN – EL SIGNIFICADO DEL AMOR Y CÓMO MANTENERLO – PASO 11

AFERRÁNDOSE A LAS “COSAS ETERNAS DE LA VIDA” –

“…quizás una de las mayores recompensas de la meditación y la oración es el sentido de pertenencia que nos llega.” “…comenzamos a ver la verdad, la justicia y el amor como las cosas reales y eternas de la vida…” (12 y 12, p. 105)

EL AMOR NUNCA JUZGA Y NO CONOCE LÍMITES –

“Enseñamos con el ejemplo.” “La compasión presta bondad a todos nuestros esfuerzos en el servicio a los demás.” “Debido a que el único requisito para la membresía es una cualidad que no podemos medir, se nos niega el derecho a juzgar el deseo de otro.” (Funciona: cómo y por qué, p. 109)

BARRERAS DEL AMOR –

“El amor no reconoce barreras. Salta obstáculos, brinca cercas, penetra paredes para llegar a su destino lleno de esperanza.”

– Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014)


Análisis

La publicación celebra la naturaleza eterna del amor. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones sugiere que la meditación crea un profundo sentido de pertenencia. Encontramos la verdad y la justicia a través de esta práctica sagrada. El amor actúa como un puente hacia el universo.

Maya Angelou describe el amor como una fuerza sin barreras. Salta sobre las cercas para encontrar esperanza. Este texto nos recuerda liderar con el ejemplo. La compasión aporta amabilidad a nuestro trabajo de servicio. Nunca debemos juzgar el corazón de otra persona.

Hanh (1998) enseñó que “amar es estar ahí” (p. 170). La presencia real sana el alma. Del mismo modo, la sabiduría de Wellbriety enfatiza la interconexión de todos los seres vivos. “El amor es la medicina para el pueblo” (White Bison, 2002, p. 142). Esta energía fluye de un Poder Superior directamente hacia nosotros. Llevamos esta luz a cada relación.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿A quién puedes tratar con amabilidad hoy?

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Comments

6 responses to “Let Us Be Your Valentine – The Meaning of Love and How to Hold It – Step 11”

  1. Jim Brown Avatar
    Jim Brown

    For me, its freedom, or rather freedom to……

    I have freedom to be, feel, do, act, experience, etc, when I rid myself of rigid expectations and selfish desires.

    1. Jim Brown Avatar
      Jim Brown

      5 min

  2. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    compassion is definitely 1 of the eternal thingsin life that otters to me most. sso 1 of the things that I have to continue to remind myself is that require non judgement and that I have to sacrifice my own petty judgement to remain compassionate. (8 mins)

  3. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    Happy Valentine’s Day! I am learning about gratitude and how my gratitude is based on learning new ways to love. Gratitude is about love and love is about connection and connection is about letting go of guilt, fear and shame. I may not show my love perfectly and I am still learning to be grateful.

  4. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    The meaning of love. Page 86 in the big book says to relax take it
    Easy need to do that especially so I wont have to keep second guessing myself

  5. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I know when I am being judgmental and filled with lovelessness. My chest feels squeezed tight as though my heart is constricting. When my self-righteousness bursts into flame, I have to take a step back. “There but for the grace of God go I.” I am here for a reason – I am here to bring love – no mas y no menos. The trick in all this is bringing love of myself to myself which I can only do when I allow the unconditional love of my Higher Power into my life. I can drop my delusion that I am my own or anyone else’s Higher Power.

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