When Admitting Personal Powerlessness is an Admission that We can’t Control Everything – Step 1

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“This is the bitterest pain among men [and women], to have much knowledge but no power.” Herodotus (484 BC – 425 BC) Greek, Historian

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When have you last asked for the “wisdom to know the difference” between what you can change and your own powerlessness in a given situation?

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Have you ever tried to change someone else and felt frustrated?

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Analysis: The Strength of Surrender

The feverish struggle for control often breeds deep misery. How Al-Anon Works exposes our futile attempts to fix others. We must stop acting like a Great Mystery. This radical shift requires us to abandon false pride. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions notes that instincts resist admitting powerlessness. Yet, this humble admission serves as the foundation for recovery.

Herodotus observed the sharp pain of knowledge without power. Epictetus echoed this truth in his ancient stoic teachings. He argued that we must focus only on our choices (Epictetus, 2004). This wisdom aligns perfectly with the healing path of Wellbriety. “The path to peace begins with total surrender” (White Bison, 2002, p. 31). We find true strength when we stop fighting the universe. Acceptance transforms our devastating weakness into a fresh start. We finally breathe when we release the impossible.

References

Epictetus. (2004). Enchiridion (G. Long, Trans.). Dover Publications. (Original work published c. 125 AD).

White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to Wellbriety: In the Native American Way. White Bison, Inc.

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

CUANDO ADMITIR LA IMPOTENCIA PERSONAL ES UNA ADMISIÓN DE QUE NO PODEMOS CONTROLARLO TODO – PASO 1

LA ORACIÓN DE LA SERENIDAD EN ACCIÓN –

“A menudo, nuestra mayor fuente de malestar es nuestro intento continuo de cambiar a las personas y los eventos sobre los cuales somos impotentes.” “En su lugar, podemos dejar de intentar jugar a ser Dios [o nuestro Poder Superior].” (Cómo funciona Al-Anon, p. 79)

ESTAS COSAS DISTINGUEN EL VERDADERO ROSTRO DEL DOLOR –

“Cada instinto natural clama contra la idea de la impotencia personal.” “Pero al entrar en A.A., pronto adoptamos otra perspectiva…” “Sabemos que poco bien puede resultarle a cualquier alcohólico que se una a A.A. a menos que primero haya aceptado su devastadora debilidad y todas sus consecuencias.” (Doce pasos y doce tradiciones, p. 21)

FRAGMENTO DE HERÓDOTO –

“Este es el dolor más amargo entre los hombres [y mujeres]: tener mucho conocimiento pero ningún poder.”

Heródoto (484 a.C. – 425 a.C.), historiador griego


Análisis

La lucha febril por el control a menudo engendra una profunda miseria. Cómo funciona Al-Anon expone nuestros intentos fútiles de arreglar a los demás. Debemos dejar de actuar como un Gran Misterio. Este cambio radical requiere que abandonemos el falso orgullo. Doce pasos y doce tradiciones señala que los instintos se resisten a admitir la impotencia. Sin embargo, esta humilde admisión sirve como base para la recuperación.

Heródoto observó el dolor agudo del conocimiento sin poder. Epicteto se hizo eco de esta verdad en sus antiguas enseñanzas estoicas. Argumentó que debemos centrarnos solo en nuestras elecciones (Epictetus, 2004). Esta sabiduría se alinea perfectamente con el camino de sanación de Wellbriety. “El camino hacia la paz comienza con la rendición total” (White Bison, 2002, p. 31). Encontramos la verdadera fuerza cuando dejamos de luchar contra el universo. La aceptación transforma nuestra debilidad devastadora en un nuevo comienzo. Finalmente respiramos cuando soltamos lo imposible.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Alguna vez has intentado cambiar a otra persona y te has sentido frustrado?

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Comments

4 responses to “When Admitting Personal Powerlessness is an Admission that We can’t Control Everything – Step 1”

  1. Phil d Avatar
    Phil d

    I constantly feel like I try to change others when I automatically try to give advice when they’re venting to me. It’s just my natural go-to behavior when I’m not practicing acceptance. I’m working on not trying to fix everyone else’s problems without them asking me.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    The wisdom brings a balance to my recovery, helping me accept what I cannot change and apply courage to what I can

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    For over a year now, I start my day in Serenity. This sets the tone for me to recognize what I am responsible for and what I am not. Gaining this daily wisdom from my higher power sets the tone for each day.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    I am powerless over the disease that says “I’ve got this” that remains my biggest challenge. The I got This resides in Ego and Will, feeling that a temporary behavioral change will somehow defeat a momentary weakness. It is those briefest of moments, when the Ego says, I am stronger than my weakness, that moment is the biggest threat to proving my ego wrong and exposing that powerless nature of my disease.

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