The Secrets to Gracefully “Place Principles Before Personalities” – Trad. 12

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AND KNOWING IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE – “… we are to place principles before personalities; … we are to practice a genuine humility. This to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of … [a loving Higher Power] 

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Eberg – The Right Thing to Do (4:27)

Confucius Brief Bio (1:51)

Confucian Meditation (7:17)

Analysis: The Foundation of Selfless Service

Anonymity forms the spiritual core of all recovery traditions. It reminds us to prioritize principles over individual personalities. Consequently, this shift allows selfish desires to vanish. We let go of sex, property, and social status.

Genuine humility protects our many blessings. Moreover, we live in thankful awareness of our Great Mystery. This spiritual connection keeps us grounded. Confucius taught that loving right principles surpasses mere knowledge. We must embody these truths in every interaction.

Likewise, the Wellbriety movement mirrors this selfless path. “True service is doing things for others without seeking credit” (White Bison, 2002, p. 147). We honor the Creator through quiet actions. Mahatma Gandhi championed this ego-less existence. He believed that finding oneself requires losing oneself in service (Gandhi, 1927, p. 504).

Ultimately, we must silence the ego to find true peace. Principles guide us toward a life of integrity. This journey requires constant self-reflection and grace. Instead, we replace ambition with a desire to help others. This transformation creates a lasting spiritual foundation.

References

Gandhi, M. K. (1927). The Story of My Experiments with Truth. Navajivan Trust.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LAS CLAVES PARA PONER GRACIOSAMENTE LOS “PRINCIPIOS ANTE LAS PERSONALIDADES” – TRAD. 12

“PERMITE QUE EL DESEO DE GANANCIA PERSONAL QUEDE EN EL CAMINO” –

“El anonimato es la base espiritual de todas nuestras Tradiciones, recordándonos siempre que debemos anteponer los principios a las personalidades”. “[así,] el impulso de ganancia personal en las áreas de sexo, propiedad y posición social, que tanto dolor trajo en el pasado, queda en el camino…”. (Texto Básico, p. 75)

SABER ES LA MITAD DE LA BATALLA –

“…debemos anteponer los principios a las personalidades; …debemos practicar una humildad genuina. Esto con el fin de que nuestras grandes bendiciones nunca nos echen a perder; que vivamos para siempre en agradecida contemplación de… [nuestro Poder Superior]”. (12 y 12, p. 192)

CITA DE CONFUCIO –

“El que simplemente conoce los principios rectos no es igual al que los ama”.

Confucio (551 a.C. – 479 a.C.)


Análisis

El anonimato forma el núcleo espiritual de todas las tradiciones de recuperación. Nos recuerda priorizar los principios sobre las personalidades individuales. Consecuentemente, este cambio permite que los deseos egoístas desaparezcan. Dejamos ir el sexo, la propiedad y el estatus social.

La humildad genuina protege nuestras muchas bendiciones. Además, vivimos en una conciencia agradecida de nuestro Gran Misterio. Esta conexión espiritual nos mantiene firmes. Confucio enseñó que amar los principios rectos supera el mero conocimiento. Debemos encarnar estas verdades en cada interacción.

Asimismo, el movimiento Wellbriety refleja este camino desinteresado. “El verdadero servicio es hacer cosas por los demás sin buscar crédito” (White Bison, 2002, p. 147). Honramos al Creador a través de acciones silenciosas. Mahatma Gandhi también defendió esta existencia sin ego. Él creía que encontrarse a uno mismo requiere perderse en el servicio (Gandhi, 1927, p. 504).

Finalmente, debemos silenciar al ego para encontrar la paz verdadera. Los principios nos guían hacia una vida de integridad. Este viaje requiere una autorreflexión constante y gracia. En cambio, reemplazamos la ambición con el deseo de ayudar a otros. Esta transformación crea un fundamento espiritual duradero.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿A veces te importa más tener la razón que ser un buen amigo?

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7 responses to “The Secrets to Gracefully “Place Principles Before Personalities” – Trad. 12”

  1. Tony Omaeboo Avatar
    Tony Omaeboo

    It is hard to place principles before personalities. Toxic personalities can distract from the principle. I think I do a good job at holding my tongue.

  2. Chi Chi Avatar
    Chi Chi

    Not so easy to do………. But I am learning………

  3. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I’m doing my best to be more forgiving. It seems the closer I am with people the harder it seems to be totally forgiving. I suppose that’s because there is so much history.

  4. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Tuesday. Here is today’s thought. God has forgiven us for everything we have done in the past, no matter how black it was, provided we are trying to do the right thing today. (Hazelden) If you are in harmony with the Divine Spirit, doing your best to live the way you believe God wants you to live, you will be at peace. Blessings. BB

  5. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I have to continue to remind myself to practice, non-judgement, especially when I feel hurt by another person’s action. Feeling hurt doesn’t help the situation and much of the time, I’m making assumptions about another person’s motivations. Recognizing my own powerlessness also seems to be dropped by the wayside as well.

  6. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    If someone doesn’t return a text/call i sometimes
    Take it personally however it usually just ends up with
    a person being busy.this i think is where principles come before
    MY personality.

  7.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    Right now I have a fever blister. I hate it. I know no one will want to look at me, let alone, touch me. I am not touchable and I am not lovable. Yet I go to a meeting and people hug me anyway and I think, maybe I am lovable after all.

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