Revealing Secrets from the “First Chapter in the Book of Wisdom” – Step 1

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“Honesty is
the first chapter
of the book of wisdom.”

– Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) U.S. President

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In what ways can you admit you have been “honest, caring, nurturing, wise, or effective,” lately? 

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Why is it hard for you to tell the truth when you are scared?

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 Honesty – Billy Joel  (3:35)

Thomas Jefferson Uncensored (9:18)

Planet Earth Secret Beauty Revealed Meditation (3:07) 

Analysis: The Foundation of Wisdom

Honesty begins our journey toward peace. It Works: How and Why calls this step unnatural at first. We face a hard truth about our powerlessness. Self-deception often creates a thick wall of false pride. We break this wall with a deliberate, honest admission.

Maya Angelou teaches that courage allows us to practice other virtues (Angelou, 1993). Truth-telling liberates the weary spirit from its heavy chains. A Great Mystery strengthens our resolve during this process. The Red Road to Wellbriety echoes this ancient wisdom. “Honesty is the principle that sets the foundation” (White Bison, 2002, p. 32).

Our daily actions transform us into wise, nurturing beings. Thomas Jefferson believed wisdom starts with being truthful. We affirm our growth through these new, healthy behaviors. Every honest word brings us closer to a meaningful life.

References

Angelou, M. (1993). Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now. Random House.

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

REVELANDO SECRETOS DEL “PRIMER CAPÍTULO DEL LIBRO DE LA SABIDURÍA” – PASO 1

HAZ UNA ADMISIÓN HONESTA –

“Cuando empezamos a practicar estos principios, pueden parecernos muy antinaturales. Puede requerir un esfuerzo deliberado de nuestra parte para hacer la admisión honesta que se pide en el Primer Paso. Aunque estemos admitiendo nuestra adicción, puede que todavía nos preguntemos si este programa realmente funcionará.” (Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué, p. 7)

Y EMPODÉRATE USANDO NUESTRAS NUEVAS HERRAMIENTAS –

“…nos afirmamos repetidamente a nosotros mismos la verdad sobre nosotros mismos: que nos estamos convirtiendo en seres humanos honestos, cariñosos, protectores, sabios y eficaces a medida que practicamos nuestros nuevos comportamientos, día tras día.” (Comedores Compulsivos Anónimos, p. 65)

LA SABIDURÍA DE JEFFERSON –

“La honestidad es el primer capítulo del libro de la sabiduría.”

Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826)


Análisis

La honestidad inicia nuestro viaje hacia la paz. Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué califica este paso como antinatural al principio. Enfrentamos una dura verdad sobre nuestra impotencia. El autoengaño a menudo crea un muro grueso de falso orgullo. Rompemos este muro con una admisión honesta y deliberada.

Maya Angelou enseña que el coraje nos permite practicar otras virtudes (Angelou, 1993). Decir la verdad libera al espíritu cansado de sus pesadas cadenas. Un Gran Misterio fortalece nuestra resolución durante este proceso. El Camino Rojo hacia la Sobriedad (Wellbriety) se hace eco de esta sabiduría antigua. “La honestidad es el principio que establece la base” (White Bison, 2002, p. 32).

Nuestras acciones diarias nos transforman en seres sabios y protectores. Thomas Jefferson creía que la sabiduría comienza con ser veraz. Afirmamos nuestro crecimiento a través de estos nuevos comportamientos saludables. Cada palabra honesta nos acerca a una vida significativa.


Pregunta Concluyente

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12 responses to “Revealing Secrets from the “First Chapter in the Book of Wisdom” – Step 1”

  1. Neyun Uzdlah Bayoh Avatar
    Neyun Uzdlah Bayoh

    Why is it hard for you to tell the truth when you are scared?
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    Self preservation ~ thinking im protecting myself from ridicule . This is why I was recently dishonest about my age at my school, when called out in class . I instantly regretted it . I always want to walk in my integrity, truth, alignment and authenticity ~

  2. Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱 Avatar
    Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱

    It’s felt good to stop and help, even and especially when it’s personally inconvenient. During my 10th step practice, I often reflect on when I didn’t help where I could have, or where my actions weren’t as helpful as I hoped.

  3. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    I think the fear of telling the truth comes from fear of rejection or pain from past experiences where the truth has hurt us or others in the past. As such I think it takes accepting any outcome regardless of how it’s accepted to overcome the fear

  4. VLeigh Avatar
    VLeigh

    Ultimately, I’m scared of being judged when I tell the truth for something that I feel some people aren’t able to handle. But if I find my people, I’ll find that I’m not alone in going through what I’m going through.

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Fear is the mind killer. Is it no wonder that honestly, when in active addiction is so hard to practice. And why rigorous honesty is so critical in recovery.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  6. Phil d Avatar
    Phil d

    It’s hard to tell the truth when you are scared because lying is probably the easiest way to protect yourself from showing vulnerability to others. It’s a very low cost way of masking yourself when you don’t feel safe enough to connect with those around you. It’s not the best way to protect yourself, but it is a very easy way.

  7. Elexi ( Lotus) Avatar

    I first want to take this time to mention that stress free zone when I had my Afro-Americans in politics class made me a better writer. So I am grateful for that. I’m honest to a degree at times about my recovery, or where I’m at in my wants of abstinence. Nurturing, and becoming more responsible with my pets. My efforts are becoming more wise all the time. Paying my rent on time all the time, even when at Art House, was rewarding.

  8. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Caring in AA is demonstrated by reaching out to newcomers, being of service, practicing empathy and maintaining and welcoming a non-judgmental environment for all people to recover…

  9. Elexi Wokzichlua Saaiti Arbuckle Avatar

    I have to be honest in my journals or in thought to me about what I want, and what’s preventing me from completely getting there. Pain has been the most hardest to manage accompanied by people around who act like they’re not in their right minds. Meditation, Reiki(healing), meetings, and so on have been great instruments for me in obtaining some of my goals, but now at this Sober Living I have greater goals, and hopefully it assists me in saving up too.

  10. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I was told that I could not use the plug during a meeting so I could not see my laptop charged which was very disconcerting. But I resolved that the next time meet at that’s space I will bring my own portable laptop table. Which feels very empowering for me.

  11. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Saturday. I just watched a video of our planet EARTH. I am so much thankful for God’s beautiful creation. Our task is to keep Mother Earth in balance. If we can help to achieve this, we can keep our own lives sacred + in balance. Blessings. BB

  12. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Every day in traffic. Every day at work I am reminded I have no control over what kind of work will be thrown at my team due to others’ lack of planning. Every day when I need to wait patiently for others. Every day is a continual moment by moment reminder of how little power I have. But I’m okay with that.

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