Our “Brave New World” has Armored Faith Against the Unknown – Step 2

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“When we refuse to practice acceptance, we are, in effect, still denying our faith in a Higher Power. Worrying is a lack of faith.” (The Basic Text, p. 93 – 94) (with quotes from Huxley’s Brave New World)

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What are some Brave new examples of when your own self-will got in the way of your faith lately?

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Does worrying about things you can’t change make you feel better or worse?

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Medicine Man – The Hush Sound(3:30)

Huxley’s Brave New World Animation (10:22)

Spiritual Surrender into the Heart of God – Satsang (8:53)

Analysis: The Sanctuary of Surrender

The Basic Text links worry to a lack of faith. We often cling to our own self-will like a shield. This armor blocks the light of true recovery. Acceptance serves as the key to a deeper connection. We stop fighting the tides of the unknown. A Higher Power fills the space left by our surrender.

Aldous Huxley describes the sacrifice of self-will as redemptive. We make room for spiritual knowledge by letting go. This transformation requires us to abandon our internal chaos. Furthermore, The Red Road to Wellbriety teaches us about the circle of life. “We must find the center of the circle” (White Bison, 2002, p. 11). This center provides a stable ground for our Great Mystery.

Carl Jung believed that spiritual experience cures the fractured soul (Jung, 1933). He emphasized the need for a power beyond the ego. We trade our heavy worries for a lighter spirit. Consequently, this shift marks the beginning of a brave new world. Faith acts as the bridge over the river of fear.


References

Jung, C. G. (1933). Modern Man in Search of a Soul. Harcourt Brace.

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


Traducción al Español

Citas, Encabezados y Referencias

NUESTRO “UN MUNDO FELIZ” HA BLINDADO LA FE CONTRA LO DESCONOCIDO – PASO 2

POR QUÉ PREOCUPARSE DEMUESTRA UNA FALTA DE FE –

“Nuestra propia voluntad propia nos lleva a muchos problemas en nuestra recuperación.” “Como adictos, tenemos problemas con la aceptación, que es fundamental para nuestra recuperación. Cuando nos negamos a practicar la aceptación, estamos, en efecto, todavía negando nuestra fe en un Poder Superior. Preocuparse es una falta de fe.” (El Texto Básico, pp. 93-94)

Y LA VOLUNTAD PROPIA HACE QUE LA FE SEA MUDA –

“En el primer paso nos convencimos de que no podíamos manejar ni nuestro comer ni nuestros otros problemas de la vida solo por nuestra propia voluntad. En el segundo paso añadimos a esta aceptación de nuestra total impotencia una nueva fe en que existe un Poder superior a nosotros…” (OA 12 y 12, p. 52)

FRAGMENTO DE HUXLEY –

“Solo hay un sacrificio efectivamente redentor, el sacrificio de la voluntad propia para dejar espacio al conocimiento de Dios [Poder Superior].”

Aldous Huxley (1894 – 1963), novelista británico


Análisis

El Texto Básico vincula la preocupación con la falta de fe. A menudo nos aferramos a nuestra propia voluntad como si fuera un escudo. Esta armadura bloquea la luz de la verdadera recuperación. La aceptación sirve como la clave para una conexión más profunda. Dejamos de luchar contra las mareas de lo desconocido. Un Poder Superior llena el espacio que deja nuestra rendición.

Aldous Huxley describe el sacrificio de la voluntad propia como algo redentor. Al soltar, dejamos espacio para el conocimiento espiritual. Esta transformación requiere que abandonemos nuestro caos interno. Además, The Red Road to Wellbriety nos enseña sobre el círculo de la vida. “Debemos encontrar el centro del círculo” (White Bison, 2002, p. 11). Este centro proporciona un terreno estable para nuestro Gran Misterio.

Carl Jung creía que la experiencia espiritual cura el alma fracturada (Jung, 1933). Él enfatizó la necesidad de un poder más allá del ego. Cambiamos nuestras pesadas preocupaciones por un espíritu más ligero. En consecuencia, este cambio marca el comienzo de un mundo feliz. La fe actúa como el puente sobre el río del miedo.


Pregunta Concluyente

¿Preocuparte por cosas que no puedes cambiar te hace sentir mejor o peor?

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Comments

18 responses to “Our “Brave New World” has Armored Faith Against the Unknown – Step 2”

  1. Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱 Avatar
    Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱

    Worrying about things I can’t change, persevering about my fears, is an unfortunately common pastime. Sorry to state the obvious, but economic instability is anxiety-inducing. I counter it with focusing on the things I can change, meditation, and (ew!) prayer. Making a list of what I can do in a day and focusing on knocking out those tasks instead of sitting in fear helps, too

  2. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    Sometimes I think discourse can help about things we cannot change, in regards to the world at large. But that’s only to a certain extent even. In regards to ourselves, I think it’s entirely counterproductive to worry about something we cannot change.

  3. Mink Avatar
    Mink

    Worrying about things I can’t change almost always makes me feel worse. And even if it doesn’t make me feel worse, it rarely makes me feel better. It’s just not worth doing because it won’t improve the situation.

  4. Phil d Avatar
    Phil d

    Worrying about stuff makes me feel separated from others and makes me feel like the only thing that will make me feel better is using, specifically. I have to remember to stay grounded and have faith in my higher power.

  5. Elexi (Lotus) Avatar

    Worryin’ does cause me (moi) to go into some type of panic state, that could cause me (moi) to struggle with my recovery, and/or wants of full abstinence. Good to hear, and see everyone’s responses. Want everyone at Art House to be staying mentally strong in abstaining from anythang harmful! Elexi (Lotus).

  6. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    If I shift my focus from Divine trust to human capability that can get in the way of my faith… surrendering to God is for me trusting the outcome…

    1. Elexi (Lotus) Avatar

      Spirituality/ Religion, or religious like practices have kept me so strong through my trials + tribulations, so much, so good you see that. Elexi (Lotus)

  7. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Worry has never approved anything for me. When I am working my program, practicing my faith, and staying in action, worry is reduced as is stress.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

    1. Elexi (Lotus) Avatar

      Good morning! So good to read, and hear from you through post! Thanks for that reiteratin’ on what can reduce stress. Elexi (Lotus)

  8. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    I think with addiction we all have some bravery to recover, and even when we would pick up although the consequences may out weigh using substances that could be potentially harmful.

  9. Ty Dot Avatar
    Ty Dot

    things that get in the way of my faith sometime.
    1. My pride.
    2. My stubbornness because I can be stubborn sometimes.
    3. Having to be in control.
    4. My self-centeredness sometimes.
    5. I realize sometimes I don’t like to be told what to do especially especially especially if it sounds silly…

  10. E- Dawg Avatar
    E- Dawg

    Sometimes the thought of I’ve got this comes forth in ways of well I don’t need a sponsor or I don’t need meetings I got this I’m controlling my life… but that’s just a thought and it quickly dissipates… so I wouldn’t say it’s getting in the way of my faith at all it’s just a fleeting moment….

  11. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    This is a great question. Part of me reflects on my higher powers gift of divinity to each living being and as part of that gift I have faith that I am capable and that my will is strong. The knowing that when I leap, the bridge appears.

    Simultaneously, I know also that worry is a payment on a debt that I might never have.

  12. Jon G Avatar
    Jon G

    I am currently involved in serious litigation that could have a tremendous impact on the remainder of my life. I let my fear of my present financial situation cause me to butt heads with my attorney which in the end caused my attorney to abandon my case. Fortunately, I was able to find another attorney to champion my cause but had I not been able to do so then I would have let my fear ruin everything whereas having more faith would have avoided this near fatality all together.

  13. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Saturday. Sometimes, we have times of despair and times when we feel like we are not at peace in this world. But know that no matter how hard things are today, we eventually feel at home in God and all shall be well. Keep the faith. Keep your dream alive. Blessings. BB

  14. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    I have no specific examples, but I know this occurs for me every day. Almost any time I have a bad day, it has something to do with my ego.

  15. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    Letting go. Letting go gets even harder after a couple cups of coffee. And I am fully aware of that connection, for me.

  16. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    “There’s only one effectively redemptive sacrifice, the sacrifice of self-will to make room for the knowledge of God.”- Aldous Huxley

    Learning to let go of self-will is an ongoing struggle. I want to keep on wearing my “God Suit.” This feels like taking a leap of faith off a cliff. I have to believe that my Higher Power has given me what I need to make a sound decision – and yet I hesitate. Can I hear the voice of my Higher Power at meetings, outreach phone calls, and the voices of friends? Let go, let go, let go.

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