“No Sacrifice is Too Great for Preservation of … ” – Trad. 1

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WE ARE FAMILY, SVAHA –

“[In the past] we
may have placed spe
cial requirements on our
friends, coworkers, or family
members.” ” … we’ve learned
that people can differ with us
on important matters and
still be loving, support
ive friends.” (Over
eaters Anon. ,

p. 134)

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WE ARE FAMILY ( Gene Hackman in drag – The Birdcage) 

Brief Buddha Bio (3:40)

The 14 Principles of Life According to Gautam Buddha (3:49)

Analysis: The Harmony of the Whole

Individual desires often scream for attention. However, the group must survive first. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions calls us a small part of a whole. Personal sacrifice preserves our fellowship. We silence our ambitions for the sake of others. This unity ensures our own survival.

We once demanded perfection from our friends. Overeaters Anonymous teaches a better way. We now accept those who disagree with us. Loving support thrives despite these differences. We find beauty in this chosen family. Differences no longer break our bonds.

Gautam Buddha compared family to a flower garden. Harmony creates beauty. Discord creates a storm. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of an “inescapable network of mutuality” (King, 1963, p. 77). We belong to each other. The Red Road to Wellbriety echoes this truth. “The community is the medicine” (White Bison, 2002, p. 142). Our Great Mystery works through the circle.

Survival depends on our shared strength. We must let go of self-centered goals. Service to the group brings deep healing. Together, we find a new path forward.

References

King, M. L., Jr. (1963). Letter from Birmingham jail.

White Bison. (2002). The red road to Wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

“NINGÚN SACRIFICIO ES DEMASIADO GRANDE PARA LA PRESERVACIÓN DE…” – TRAD. 1

“EL GRUPO DEBE SOBREVIVIR”

“Surge la comprensión de que él no es más que una pequeña parte de un gran todo; que ningún sacrificio personal es demasiado grande para la preservación de la Comunidad.” “…que el clamor de los deseos y ambiciones dentro de él debe ser silenciado…” “Resulta evidente que el grupo debe sobrevivir o el individuo no lo hará.” (12 y 12, p. 130)

YA SEA MEZCLADA, NATAL O ELEGIDA; SOMOS FAMILIA ‘SVAHA’

“[En el pasado] es posible que hayamos impuesto requisitos especiales a nuestros amigos, compañeros de trabajo o familiares.” “…hemos aprendido que las personas pueden diferir de nosotros en asuntos importantes y seguir siendo amigos cariñosos y solidarios.” (Comedores Compulsivos Anónimos, p. 134)

FRAGMENTO DE BUDA

“Una familia es un lugar donde las mentes entran en contacto unas con otras. Si estas mentes se aman, el hogar será tan hermoso como un jardín de flores. Pero si estas mentes pierden la armonía entre sí, es como una tormenta que causa estragos en el jardín.”

Gautam Buddha (563 a. C. – 483 a. C.)


Análisis

Los deseos individuales a menudo claman por atención. Sin embargo, el grupo debe sobrevivir primero. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones nos define como una pequeña parte de un todo. El sacrificio personal preserva nuestra comunidad. Silenciamos nuestras ambiciones por el bien de los demás. Esta unidad asegura nuestra propia supervivencia.

Antes exigíamos perfección a nuestros amigos. Comedores Compulsivos Anónimos enseña un camino mejor. Ahora aceptamos a quienes no están de acuerdo con nosotros. El apoyo amoroso prospera a pesar de estas diferencias. Encontramos belleza en esta familia elegida. Las diferencias ya no rompen nuestros vínculos.

Gautam Buddha comparó a la familia con un jardín de flores. La armonía crea belleza. La discordia crea una tormenta. Martin Luther King Jr. habló de una “red ineludible de mutualidad” (King, 1963, p. 77). Pertenecemos los unos a los otros. El Camino Rojo hacia el Wellbriety se hace eco de esta verdad. “La comunidad es la medicina” (White Bison, 2002, p. 142). Nuestro Gran Misterio actúa a través del círculo.

La supervivencia depende de nuestra fuerza compartida. Debemos abandonar las metas egocéntricas. El servicio al grupo aporta una curación profunda. Juntos, encontramos un nuevo camino a seguir.


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Comments

12 responses to ““No Sacrifice is Too Great for Preservation of … ” – Trad. 1”

  1. VLeigh Avatar
    VLeigh

    Keeping an honest and open line of trust, and being more communicative with my family has been extremely helpful lately. It makes them feel more connected to my new path in recovery. My dad told me that all he’s ever wanted was to see me happy and healthy, which in turn makes him happy.

  2. Phil d Avatar
    Phil d

    I can help my group stay happy by continuing to be of service and by being reliable and by being compassionate.

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Being present. When we talk, using active listening skills to stay in the moment and hear what each other has to say. Doing things together socially, going to meetings, to the store, these events deepen our bond. As a recent Zonr said, we are not a glum lot, and the laughter that fills our home and friendship proves this over and over again.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    A friend of mine passed away way too early and left three boys and a wife to fend for themselves. So I am trying to reinforce their faith in God by showing up and helping them in and around their home and just being there for them.

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    People are watching, weather we realize it, and each action, regardless of my perception, carries a weight. When I am able to live my life in integrity and focused on doing the next right thing, my side of the street clean. Another way to say it is to lead by action. When we see someone making progress that we are selves want, it grows and others are encouraged to do that which they might previously have doubted. We all lift each other up.

  6.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    Good morning everyone + Happy Friday. Today’s thought is simply, WE ARE FAMILY! All we have to do to be in God’s family is to love + serve Him + to love + serve all others. If we can do this,the world will be at peace. Blessings. BB

  7. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I need to be reminded daily that I am a spiritual being learning to be human. So, every conversation, every event, every act in my life is a spiritual connection. Every act of spirituality (which is every act) is an act of intimacy and moves me closer to learning my spiritual purpose. Namaste.

  8. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    I think something as simple as having lunch with someone,helps strenghten friendships and brotherhood/sisterhood within the group.

  9. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    I am blessed to have some 7 deep friendships in which I can discuss spiritual matters, people that really know me. But they all live across the country. But I have very few in LA. So I would say the only close spiritual family that I am becoming a part of is AA. Which is huge but it is interesting that I’ve lived in LA for 4 years and am just getting around to cultivating a real life. I guess I always thought I wouldn’t live in LA very long. Spirituality for me has always been a very personal thing that I didn’t share much.

    1. Adam Avatar
      Adam

      I have 7 people that I really connect spiritually just to clarify. Talking about spiritual things and being spiritually connected can be 2 different things.

  10. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    That Gene Hackman in drag makes me laugh every time I see it. I mean, if he can take baby steps toward fully embracing the changes in his family then surely I can do my part as well in mine.

  11. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    A friend at my job hates it when I say, “You’re always exactly where you are supposed to be.” So that when things are not going smoothly for me she will always chime in, “You’re always exactly where you’re supposed to be!” Regardless of her reason for saying it, it is a great reminder that at all times I am working a grand design to learn my life lessons: don’t be afraid of people; there is no such thing as failure; teachers will appear in your life; I make the lessons harder when I resist them; I have power in my own life; I have a Higher Power in my own life; sometimes it’s okay to sit back and watch the magnificence of the universe play itself out.

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