This is the Thing with Wings ” that Perches in the Soul”*- Step 12

Heavenly ball of light with wings

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” – Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886) U.S. poet

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When was the last time you dug down deep to find hope when facing something that felt hopeless at first?

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What makes you feel happy and hopeful even when you are having a bad day?

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Fly, Robin, Fly – The Silver Convention (2:39)
The Poetry of Emily Dickinson (2:25)
Suni ai – The Flame of Hope Meditation (7:31)

Analysis: The Essence of the Eternal Flame

Start with the Sioux concept of Nagi. This spirit represents our deepest inner essence. It controls our actions and guides our path. Lame Deer describes a surging power like a flood. This energy fills the entire being with light. It connects every person to the Great Mystery.

Hope perches in the soul like a small bird. Emily Dickinson captures this fragile yet persistent strength. It Works, How & Why links hope directly to Step Two. Despair fades when we glimpse a Higher Power. This vision provides a vital reason to continue. We find light in the darkest moments.

Viktor Frankl emphasized the human search for meaning (Frankl, 1959). He believed our inner spirit survives even great suffering. The Red Road to Wellbriety teachings echo this resilience. “The Spirit is the part of us that never dies” (White Bison, 2002, p. 45). This eternal flame guides our recovery journey. We must nurture this internal fire daily.

References

Frankl, V. E. (1959). Man’s search for meaning. Beacon Press.

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


Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

ESTA ES LA “COSA CON ALAS QUE SE POSA EN EL ALMA” – PASO 12

NAGI: EL “ALMA, ESPÍRITU O ESENCIA” –

“Nosotros los sioux creemos que hay algo dentro de nosotros que nos controla, algo casi como una segunda persona. Lo llamamos nagi, lo que otras personas podrían llamar alma, espíritu o esencia.” “Entonces sentí el poder surgir a través de mí como una inundación. No puedo describirlo, pero me llenó por completo.” (Lame Deer, Buscador de Visiones, p. 6)

QUE LA LLAMA DE TU ESPÍRITU NUNCA SE ATENÚE –

“El Segundo Paso [creencia en un poder superior a nosotros mismos] nos permitió vislumbrar la esperanza por primera vez. Esa esperanza tuvo un efecto inmediato y poderoso en nuestro espíritu desesperado, dándonos una razón para seguir adelante.” (Funciona: cómo y por qué, p. 82)

LA ESPERANZA ES LA COSA CON PLUMAS –

“La esperanza es la cosa con plumas que se posa en el alma.”

Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886), poeta estadounidense


Análisis

Comience con el concepto sioux de Nagi. Este espíritu representa nuestra esencia interior más profunda. Controla nuestras acciones y guía nuestro camino. Lame Deer describe un poder que surge como una inundación. Esta energía llena todo el ser con luz. Conecta a cada persona con el Gran Misterio.

La esperanza se posa en el alma como un pequeño pájaro. Emily Dickinson captura esta fuerza frágil pero persistente. Funciona: cómo y por qué vincula la esperanza directamente con el Segundo Paso. La desesperación se desvanece cuando vislumbramos un Poder Superior. Esta visión proporciona una razón vital para continuar. Encontramos luz en los momentos más oscuros.

Viktor Frankl enfatizó la búsqueda humana de significado (Frankl, 1959). Él creía que nuestro espíritu interior sobrevive incluso al gran sufrimiento. Las enseñanzas de El Camino Rojo hacia el Bienestar (Wellbriety) se hacen eco de esta resiliencia. “El Espíritu es la parte de nosotros que nunca muere” (White Bison, 2002, p. 45). Esta llama eterna guía nuestro viaje de recuperación. Debemos nutrir este fuego interno diariamente.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Qué te hace sentir feliz y con esperanza incluso cuando tienes un mal día?

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Comments

5 responses to “This is the Thing with Wings ” that Perches in the Soul”*- Step 12”

  1. Margo E. Avatar
    Margo E.

    I sometimes like to sit in the dark – literally, not figuratively. It is in this dark that I can be still, I can be silent and listen for the voice of my Higher Power. It is only in experiencing Dark that I can find the Light. I find I am always seeking love, laughter and light.

  2. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    When I struggled to find an economical, yet feasible way to earn my continuing education credits I nearly gave up. But, when time was almost up and I would have to start paying a penalty, I found a method that took a lot of time but still did not break my bank at all.

  3. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I am currently relying on the integrity of a co-worker so that I won’t get burned. Now all I can do is sit back and wait.

  4. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    letting God in… my soul and through my soul that for me is where true peace begins and to remember faith is not a feeling but the honest belief God is there no matter what.

  5.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    For all my fine talk about being closer to my Higher Power, last night I was unable to fall asleep – that’s right, I’m 24 hours now with no sleep. Did I even think to ask my Higher Power for help? Nope! I was cranky, angry, anxious, and full of self-loathing (I must have done something to cause this!). This morning as I write on this website, I am reminded that I can always choose to surrender and go with what my Higher Power has in mind. Progress not perfection – I still have hope.

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