How Bewilderment, Indifference & Intolerance Thwart Spiritual Growth Dead in its Tracks – Step 2

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“The roadblocks of indifference … often prove more solid and formidable.” “[T]he dilemma of the wanderer from faith is that of profound confusion.” “He cannot attain in even a small degree the assurance of the believer, the agnostic, or the atheist. He is the bewildered one.” (12 & 12, p. 28)

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Analysis: The Horizon of Sanity

The journey toward healing begins with a stark admission. The Basic Text warns against rushing past Step 2. Recovery often stalls when we ignore our need for sanity. We may admit our addiction while resisting spiritual help. However, this resistance thwarts our inner growth.

True faith offers a sense of divine purpose. As Bill Sees It describes a loving Creator. This Great Mystery guides our ultimate destiny. Viktor Frankl noted that meaning sustains the human spirit during trials (Frankl, 1946). Life holds a unique purpose for every soul. Wellbriety teachings echo this sacred truth. “The Spirit is in everything and everywhere” (White Bison, 2002, p. 54).

Einstein rejected a vengeful deity reflecting human frailty. Instead, we seek a Higher Power that restores us. This path leads toward a grander version of ourselves. Every small step brings us closer to the light. We find sanity in this quiet surrender.

References

Frankl, V. E. (1946). Man’s Search for Meaning. Beacon Press.

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

CÓMO EL DESCONCIERTO, LA INDIFERENCIA Y LA INTOLERANCIA FRUSTRAN EL CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL EN SECO – PASO 2

LAS ADMISIONES LUCHADAS CON ESFUERZO –

“Al principio, algunos de nosotros no nos tomamos este paso en serio; lo pasamos por alto con una preocupación mínima, solo para descubrir que los siguientes pasos no funcionarían hasta que trabajáramos el Segundo Paso. Incluso cuando admitimos que necesitábamos ayuda con nuestro problema de drogas, muchos de nosotros no admitíamos la necesidad de fe y cordura.” (El Texto Básico, p. 23)

TODO ESO, Y NO SOLO OTRO SACO DE HUESOS –

“… eso significa una creencia en un Creador que es todo poder, justicia y amor, un Poder Superior que tiene para mí un propósito, un significado y un destino para crecer, por… vacilante que sea, hacia Su propia semejanza e imagen.” (Como lo ve Bill, p. 51)

FRAGMENTO DE EINSTEIN –

“No puedo imaginar un Dios que premie y castigue a los objetos de su creación y que no sea más que un reflejo de la fragilidad humana.”

Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955)


Análisis

El viaje hacia la sanación comienza con una admisión absoluta. El Texto Básico advierte contra las prisas al pasar por el Segundo Paso. La recuperación a menudo se estanca cuando ignoramos nuestra necesidad de cordura. Podemos admitir nuestra adicción mientras nos resistimos a la ayuda espiritual. Sin embargo, esta resistencia frustra nuestro crecimiento interior.

La verdadera fe ofrece un sentido de propósito divino. Como lo ve Bill describe a un Creador amoroso. Este Gran Misterio guía nuestro destino final. Viktor Frankl señaló que el significado sostiene el espíritu humano durante las pruebas (Frankl, 1946). La vida tiene un propósito único para cada alma. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety se hacen eco de esta verdad sagrada. “El Espíritu está en todo y en todas partes” (White Bison, 2002, p. 54).

Einstein rechazó a una deidad vengativa que reflejara la fragilidad humana. En su lugar, buscamos un Poder Superior que nos restaure. Este camino conduce hacia una versión más grandiosa de nosotros mismos. Cada pequeño paso nos acerca a la luz. Encontramos la cordura en esta entrega silenciosa.


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13 responses to “How Bewilderment, Indifference & Intolerance Thwart Spiritual Growth Dead in its Tracks – Step 2”

  1. VLeigh Avatar
    VLeigh

    At times I feel that asking for help makes me look weak, but when I do, it helps me to learn more about myself and others.

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    I have continually discovered that as my spiritual life grows so does my peace. Being less consumed by worry, anxiety and stress. There is still progress to be made, it is a journey not a destination.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  3. Eli???? Avatar
    Eli????

    In this context, the opposite of intolerance is not tolerance. Open-mindedness is. Tolerance allows people to coexist. Open-mindedness allows individuals to actually change their core beliefs and daily actions.

  4. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    When someone is indifferent to what is good for them mentally, and physically it can cause lack of spiritual development. Spiritual development in my recovery means a lot to me, and staying consistent with somethings is where I’m at right now. There’s ways like journaling my bad situations that can help me process things, and take the right road.

  5. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    I think indifference can keep us from empathy both directed externally or internally, which in turn is at the root of hampering spiritual progress for me.

  6. E-dawg Avatar
    E-dawg

    In recovery, indifference and intolerance can definitely prevent any spiritual growth… I think it’s better off if those traits are cut off in the very early stages of recovery. I think the later someone Waits, the more ingrained it can be in the soul and harder to get rid of. That’s why it is key to do all 12 steps in order. I’ve been blessed with the gift of love I’ve never hated anybody for who they are or who they are not… that was instilled in me as a young kid and I try to spread that love on a daily basis…

  7. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Apathy is one of the great enemies of humanity. It makes it easy to identify someone as “other” instead of sister or brother. It works to extinguish joy turning smiles into frowns, and it puts our light under the bushel.

    To care, to have empathy and compassion, to be the Samaritan on the road helping the stranger is to find purpose and joy in the act of service. Being of service is a way to reduce the burden being carried by someone and sharing that load.

    One path creates isolation, one builds community. Choose wisely.

  8. Carle Avatar

    Indiference reminds me to being lazy about nurturing my spirit. When I get carried in the not attending meetings regularly Im indiferent to being of service.

  9. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Sunday. Today is the Day of Pentecost in the church. This is where the apostles became filled with the Holy Spirit of God and went forth, empowered to do their tasks. Today, I ask God to fill all the places + people I need, including people who, like me, can feel drained at times. I ask God to fill you too. Blessings. BB

  10. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Spiritual growth and recovery is like a garden that requires constant care and feeding. Otherwise it just goes to the weeds. I know this from personal experience. I spent most of my life reading about spiritual principles but I never had a spiritual practice. I was keeping the plants alive but the weeds were still taking over.

  11. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    Rekindling joy.. hmmm the first thing that comes to mind is to walk by faith and not by sight. I guess to me that means that feelings should not interfere with faith, keep in prayer and meditation no matter what.

  12. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I didn’t make it to a meeting tonite. I think that’s part the part of me saying my spiritual recovery doesn’t need to be fed.

  13. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I lost my faith when I was 18 when a pastor told me I was going to hell. I figured I didn’t need to go to church if I was going to hell anyway. The restoration of my faith came slowly over more than 20 years. I recognize my part in how ans why I walked away from my Higher Power. More than that, though, I recognize the strength of my Higher Power that brought me back again. Reconnecting with my Higher Power was a sweet and unforeseen journey. Today, I know gratitude, joy, and the abundance that has favored me. Thanks, HP!

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