The Cure for Loneliness and Escape from old Hatreds and Despair – Step 7

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WELCOME HOME TO THE MEETING WOMB –  “Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends – this is an experience you must not miss.” (The Big Book, p. 89)

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What are the things that make you feel like you belong in your own spiritual community, lately?

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How can you make one change today that helps you feel connected instead of alone?

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Lonely – Akon (4:25)

Mark Twain Brief Bio (1:15)

Native American Northern Lights Meditation (9:18)

English Analysis

The content begins by welcoming people into fellowship with the phrase, “WELCOME HOME TO THE MEETING WOMB.” It evokes the idea of safe space and belonging. In The Art of Loving, Erich Fromm states that “The deepest need of the human being is to overcome our separateness, to leave the prison of our loneliness.” A-Z Quotes Clearly, this Zonr post aligns with that insight by describing loneliness vanishing when we join fellowship.

The next stanza declares, “AN OCEAN OF FELLOWSHIP AWAITS — ‘This is our road to spiritual growth. … We change everyday.’” That implies ongoing action, not passive hope. The program of the Wellbriety Movement speaks of change rooted in community and a Higher Power as essential (White Bison quote). Goodreads+1 It rejects false pride in isolation and emphasizes humility and interdependence.

When the post quotes Mark Twain saying, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself,” it reinforces our inner work. Fromm argues that one must learn to be alone before loving fully. Goodreads Meanwhile, C. S. Lewis reminds us that community stirs love and good deeds: “Love is in fact impossible in isolation.” C.S. Lewis Institute Thus the post draws a pathway: recover from addiction’s isolation, embrace community, surrender to a Higher Power, and heal.

False pride hinders us from asking for help. The post invites stepping out of isolation and into action and prayer. It aligns beautifully with Fromm’s and Lewis’s ideas, and with Wellbriety’s emphasis on cultural, relational, and spiritual health. Ultimately the healing of loneliness happens in community with a Higher Power and one another.


Spanish Translation

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*BIENVENIDO A CASA, A LA MATRIZ DE LA REUNIÓN – “La vida cobrará un nuevo significado. Ver a las personas recuperarse, verlas ayudar a otros, ver cómo la soledad desaparece, ver crecer una comunidad a tu alrededor, tener muchos amigos: esta es una experiencia que no debes perderte.” (El Gran Libro, pág. 89)
*UN OCÉANO DE COMPAÑÍA TE ESPERA – “Este es nuestro camino hacia el crecimiento espiritual. Cambiamos cada día. Salimos gradual y cuidadosamente del aislamiento y la soledad de la adicción y nos integramos a la vida normal. Este crecimiento no es el resultado de desearlo, sino de la acción y la oración.” (El Texto Básico, pág. 37)
*“La peor soledad es no estar a gusto contigo mismo.” – Mark Twain (1835-1910), novelista y satírico estadounidense

Análisis

El contenido comienza invitando al lector al compañerismo con la frase “WELCOME HOME TO THE MEETING WOMB.” Evoca la idea de un espacio seguro y de pertenencia. En La art de amar, Erich Fromm afirma que «la necesidad más profunda del ser humano es superar nuestra separación, dejar la prisión de nuestra soledad». A-Z Quotes Claramente, este post de Zonr se alinea con esa visión al describir cómo la soledad desaparece al unirnos en ciudadanía.

La siguiente estrofa declara: “AN OCEAN OF FELLOWSHIP AWAITS – ‘This is our road to spiritual growth. … We change everyday.’” Implica acción continua, no mera esperanza pasiva. El programa de la Wellbriety Movement habla de cambio basado en la comunidad y una Higher Power como esenciales (cita de White Bison). Goodreads+1 Rechaza el falso orgullo de la aislación y enfatiza la humildad y la interdependencia.

Cuando el post cita a Mark Twain diciendo: «The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself», refuerza nuestro trabajo interior. Fromm sostiene que uno debe aprender a “estar solo” antes de amar plenamente. Goodreads Mientras tanto, C. S. Lewis nos recuerda que la comunidad provoca el amor y las buenas obras: «Love is in fact impossible in isolation». C.S. Lewis Institute Así, el post dibuja un camino: recuperarse del aislamiento de la adicción, abrazar la comunidad, rendirse a una Higher Power y sanar.

El falso orgullo nos impide pedir ayuda. El post invita a salir del aislamiento hacia la acción y la oración. Se alinea bellamente con las ideas de Fromm y Lewis, y con el enfoque de Wellbriety sobre salud cultural, relacional y espiritual. En última instancia, la curación de la soledad ocurre en comunidad con una Higher Power y con otros.

Pregunta final:
¿Cómo puedes hacer un cambio hoy que te ayude a sentirte conectado en lugar de solo?

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Comments

5 responses to “The Cure for Loneliness and Escape from old Hatreds and Despair – Step 7”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    It has been said, in one spiritual guide, that when 2 or more gather, the presence of our higher power is present. When I am in community with people who are on a similar path of healing, community is natural and healing. Additionally, the world, both physical and cyber are filled, hour after hour, of people around the world, coming together to heal and share in recovery, in the rooms. Personally, I have found a room where my people are every Monday night. As you continue your search and healing, I trust you will find your room as well.

    Thank you, for sharing recovery with me. Grateful

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I would say my Wednesday night group would the closest thing to my spiritual community. That’s where I feel the most love. These people have seen me come in and out of the rooms for a span of 15 years and there’s no judgment
    Thank God I don’t suffer from loneliness because I’m in the rooms… I share, I try to help another alcoholic or addict …I’m involved, and when you’re involved and helping others the loneliness disappears…

  3. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I am still a work in progress. I do not have to be the life of the party. I am okay even if I sit quietly, talk to a friend, and just luxuriate in the magnificence of what my Higher Power has wrought.

  4. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I”ve been so busy with returning to work efforts I totly missed your zeed here.

    I look at myself as a liberal (among other things) but its only my identification with those in recovery that fully fills the void. I didn’t realize I would ever feel that way. Feel like I really belong.

  5. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    If I were comfortable with myself I would not isolate. Yet it is only in being around others that I learn that I am ok and learn to be comfortable with myself.

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