On a Group Level, “Love is Not Just Looking at Each Other” Lovingly, It’s … .” – Trad. 2

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May 24, 2025

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“Love strengthens independence and interdependence. It is not codependence. There is sharing and generosity that does not require giving more than you have or taking more than you must.”

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What would looking in the same direction as your own Loving Higher Power look like for you?

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How does working with a group toward the same goal help you get along better?

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Analysis: The Architecture of Shared Purpose

True recovery flourishes within a supportive community. Overeaters Anonymous describes a profound bond born from mutual acceptance. This shared love represents a sacred, unifying force. It guides lost souls toward mental clarity. Fellowship heals our deepest wounds.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry notes that love looks outward together. Similarly, It Works: How and Why emphasizes collective direction. This spiritual alignment coordinates our daily actions. Thich Nhat Hanh valued collective spiritual energy (Nhat Hanh, 2013). We need this group harmony to thrive. Indigenous wisdom echoes this vital truth. “The sacred circle holds the power of healing” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88). Therefore, we look toward the Great Spirit for guidance. Mutual purpose transforms individual lives.

References

Nhat Hanh, T. (2013). The Art of Communicating. HarperOne.

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

A NIVEL DE GRUPO, “EL AMOR NO ES SOLO MIRARSE EL UNO AL OTRO” CON AMOR, ES… – TRAD. 2

ENCONTRADO ENTRE AQUELLOS CON QUIENES COMPARTE MÁS –

“Aquí había personas que nos entendían y se preocupaban por nosotros”. “Esta aceptación se convirtió en amor…”. “No fue un salto de fe demasiado grande creer que este amor compartido era un Poder mayor que nosotros mismos que podía conducirnos a la cordura”. (OA p. 13-4)

APUNTAR HACIA EL AMOR –

“Sin dirección, sin embargo, nuestros servicios podrían carecer de consistencia”. “Nuestra dirección en el servicio proviene de un Dios de nuestro entendimiento, ya sea que sirvamos como individuos, como grupo, o como una junta o comité de servicio”. “Esta dirección luego nos guía a través de todas nuestras acciones”. (Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué, p. 98)

FRAGMENTO DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY –

“El amor no es solo mirarse el uno al otro, es mirar en la misma dirección”.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900 – 1944)


Análisis

La verdadera recuperación florece dentro de una comunidad solidaria. Comedores Compulsivos Anónimos describe un vínculo profundo nacido de la aceptación mutua. Este amor compartido representa una fuerza sagrada y unificadora. Guía a las almas perdidas hacia la claridad mental. El compañerismo sana nuestras heridas más profundas.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry señala que el amor mira hacia afuera de manera conjunta. Del mismo modo, Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué enfatiza la dirección colectiva. Esta alineación espiritual coordina nuestras acciones diarias. Thich Nhat Hanh valoraba la energía espiritual colectiva (Nhat Hanh, 2013). Necesitamos esta armonía grupal para prosperar. La sabiduría indígena se hace eco de esta verdad vital. “El círculo sagrado contiene el poder de la sanación” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88). Por lo tanto, miramos hacia el Gran Espíritu en busca de guía. El propósito mutuo transforma las vidas individuales.


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Comments

13 responses to “On a Group Level, “Love is Not Just Looking at Each Other” Lovingly, It’s … .” – Trad. 2”

  1. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Looking in the same direction as my loving higher power means, aligning my heart, my actions and focus on his teachings with unconditional love and helping others…

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Working together, we learn about each other and find common ground. This builds community and mutual understanding.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  3. VLeigh Avatar
    VLeigh

    I know that if I were to truly look and focus in the direction that my Higher Power is looking, I will see the path of the beautiful life that I had dreamt for myself before I strayed. I see more joy, and more music.

  4. Eli???? Avatar
    Eli????

    Love strengthens independence and interdependence. It is not codependence. There is sharing and generosity that does not require giving more than you have or taking more than you must.

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Blessed day to all. The question is beautiful, and for me, all of the very best parts of being human looking back at itself in a mirror. The true essence of love. Thank you for the beautiful image.

  6. E-dawg Avatar
    E-dawg

    It looks like seeing eye to eye…not pushing or shoving but flowing in the same direction…looking in the same direction as my H.P. to me is a total understanding …

  7. Misty Avatar
    Misty

    I believe in doing contrary actions. I only have control over my graduate and my attitude.

  8. Jon G Avatar
    Jon G

    Looking in the same direction of my loving higher power would involve constantly and vigilantly looking for opportunities to get out of myself and be of service to others. Just as my higher power is always there to be of service to me I too have to always be willing to be or service to his other children.

  9. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Thursday. Here is today’s thought. So many people concentrate on becoming physically fit. But we also need to deal with our spiritual flabbines. We need to become spiritually fit as well. This is done by doing spiritual disciplines of prayer, meditation, reading the Big Book + other recovery literature, worship, + being of service. Think about it. Do it. Your soul will become spiritually fit. Blessings. BB

  10. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Wednesday. Here is today’s thought. You can make a difference. Although you are small, + your efforts may be small, + with seemingly small offerings , you do make a difference in God’s dream for the world. So, stand up + help. You will make the difference. Blessings. BB

  11. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Things don’t always turn out the way I think they should. Sometimes bad things happen. But they turn out the way the were meant to turn out and I can only affect what is immediately within my reach. That is what my HP knows and I clearly see.

  12. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I was rece.tly very honest with some vriends and found that yhey to value what I hold so dear. Generic posts are often spam from pharmaceuticals. On e there IP address has been identified as such the website deletes their posts. Sometime this process takes longer but most times the they are blocked before being posted in the first place.

  13. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I got really angry at a colleague yesterday and I had to put time into figuring out what fears were underlying my anger. I tried justifying the anger (“he betrayed me!”); I tried figuring out why I should not be angry (“well, he was doing all he could…”). The process that worked best for me was realizing I thought he did not respect me – and more than that, I was not worthy of respect. There was no wrong or right. Only we two bumping along trying to figure out what got the results we wanted, and what did not.
    Welcome, Billy!

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