What We Might Consider “If We want to be Respected by Others” – Step 9

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” … only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.”

– Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821 – 1881), Russian novelist, author of Crime & Punishment

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How can you show yourself kindness today?

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – Aretha Franklin (3:16)
Dostoyevsky’s Respected Relevance in Modern Times (1:56)
Confidence &; Self-Respect EFT Meditation (9:48) 

Analysis: The Mirror of Restoration

Recovery transforms the self. We must face our shadows. The Little Red Book guides us to illuminate our defects. We then work to eliminate them. This process heals the person we once were. It Works: How and Why links recovery to self-amends. Addiction often fuels deep humiliation and shame. Our self-respect suffers under the weight of past harms. We must let go of false pride to find healing.

World-renowned philosopher Immanuel Kant stressed the importance of human dignity (Kant, 1785). He believed we must treat ourselves with inherent respect. Wellbriety wisdom emphasizes this internal restoration. “Self-respect is the foundation of all recovery” (White Bison, 2002). We invite a Great Mystery to help us change.

Fyodor Dostoevsky reminds us that self-respect commands the respect of others. We cannot expect honor without first honoring our own spirits. This internal shift rebuilds our broken foundations. True growth requires honest inventory and spiritual surrender. We move from shame toward a life of purpose.

Reference Kant, I. (1785). Groundwork of the metaphysics of morals. White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LO QUE PODRÍAMOS CONSIDERAR “SI QUEREMOS SER RESPETADOS POR LOS DEMÁS” – PASO 9

TAN SIMPLE COMO 1, 2, 3…

“Nos hacemos reparaciones a nosotros mismos—a las personalidades que éramos antes—al iluminar nuestros defectos de carácter, [y] al eliminarlos de nuestras vidas… .” (El Pequeño Libro Rojo, p. 88)

RECUPERANDO EL RESPETO PROPIO –

“Nuestra recuperación es también una forma de hacer reparaciones a nosotros mismos”. “La culpa y la vergüenza que sentíamos cada vez que dañábamos a otro ser humano afectaron mucho nuestro respeto propio. Nuestra adicción nos humilló de mil maneras diferentes.” (Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué, p. 67)

“Si quieres ser respetado por los demás, lo mejor es respetarte a ti mismo. Solo mediante eso, solo mediante el respeto propio, obligarás a los demás a respetarte.”

– Fiódor Dostoyevski (1821 – 1881, novelista ruso, autor de Crimen y castigo)


Análisis

La recuperación transforma el ser. Debemos enfrentar nuestras sombras. El Pequeño Libro Rojo nos guía para iluminar nuestros defectos. Luego trabajamos para eliminarlos. Este proceso sana a la persona que alguna vez fuimos. Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué vincula la recuperación con las reparaciones personales. La adicción a menudo alimenta una profunda humillación y vergüenza. Nuestro respeto propio sufre bajo el peso de los daños pasados. Debemos abandonar el falso orgullo para encontrar la sanación.

El filósofo de renombre mundial Immanuel Kant subrayó la importancia de la dignidad humana (Kant, 1785). Él creía que debemos tratarnos a nosotros mismos con un respeto inherente. La sabiduría de Wellbriety enfatiza esta restauración interna. “El respeto propio es la base de toda recuperación” (White Bison, 2002). Invitamos a un Gran Misterio para que nos ayude a cambiar.

Fiódor Dostoyevski nos recuerda que el respeto propio exige el respeto de los demás. No podemos esperar honor sin honrar primero nuestros propios espíritus. Este cambio interno reconstruye nuestros cimientos rotos. El verdadero crecimiento requiere un inventario honesto y una rendición espiritual. Nos movemos de la vergüenza hacia una vida con propósito.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Cómo puedes mostrarte amabilidad hoy mismo?

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Comments

5 responses to “What We Might Consider “If We want to be Respected by Others” – Step 9”

  1. Ra Avatar
    Ra

    To answer both questions having respect for yourself is something you can do to show kindness to yourself and it could earn respect of others. Whether someone else respects you or not, it doesn’t matter if you respect yourself.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I would hope that I would gain the respect of others… I try to treat others as I would want to be treated… I do know that when I’m wrong I promptly admit it and I have a pretty good track record of amending my wrongs as a result of working the steps…

  3. Lotus (Elexi W.S.A.) Avatar

    I can show me kindness by not allowing others to get to me, or put me down, but staying strong minded. Also, by not going too hard on me, but just having the knowledge instead of what I want to accomplish. Other ways I show me kindness are by working on my beauty regiments, massages, eating right, and wanting to put only what’s good for me in my body.

  4. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    The gift of grace. One risk that I continue to identify is an internal desire to push the timeframe instead of letting my higher power. Yet time and time again, when I try to push the river, I fail. The importance of giving myself grace and showing through actions self kindness is critical to healing. The opposite of this is risking relapse and further self destruction.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  5. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “Self-respect, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-image…how do I look at myself and do I like what I see?I am still working on developing self-esteem and self-respect. But a teacher told me yesterday that if I have low self-esteem, I must do esteemable acts. So, he suggested, if I’m not loving myself, I can choose to do a panel, be of service, make the coffee, set up the chairs, take down the chairs – not so that others will love me, but so I can love myself. Namaste. (Original post – Margo, Dec 29, 2012)

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