What is Meant When We Speak of Making ‘Spiritual Progress’ – Step 2

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“A.A. is no success story in the ordinary sense of the word. It is a story of suffering transmuted, under grace, into spiritual progress.” (As Bill Sees It, p.35)

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Can you find one quiet moment today to just breathe and be still?

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Out of Our Heads – Sheryl Crow (4:25)

Swami Sivananda quotes on Real Life Awareness (3:47) 

Celtic Tranquility Meditation (8:30)

Analysis: The Alchemy of Spirit

Suffering often hides a deeper purpose. As Bill Sees It describes this transmutation. Pain becomes the fuel for spiritual progress. Grace works through our darkest chapters. We find meaning in the ashes. This shift transforms our weary hearts.

Principles offer a new foundation. It Works: How and Why suggests living differently. We stop thinking ourselves into better lives. Action leads to a change in perception. Our Higher Power guides this process. Daily practice creates lasting inner peace.

Swami Sivananda defines progress by inner tranquility. True growth requires a quiet mind. Wellbriety supports this journey toward balance. “We walk the path of harmony with all things” (White Bison, 2002, p. 138). Lao Tzu also valued this natural state (Tzu, 1993). He taught that stillness reveals the true way. Our spirits mend through gentle, consistent effort. We bloom when we finally let go.

References

Tzu, L. (1993). Tao Te Ching (S. Addiss & S. Lombardo, Trans.). Shambhala.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LO QUE SE QUIERE DECIR CUANDO HABLAMOS DE HACER ‘PROGRESO ESPIRITUAL’ – PASO 2

SUFRIMIENTO TRANSFORMADO –

“A.A. no es una historia de éxito en el sentido ordinario de la palabra. Es una historia de sufrimiento transmutado, bajo la gracia, en progreso espiritual.” (Como lo ve Bill, p. 35)

PAZ MENTAL Y TRANQUILIDAD –

“Muchos de nosotros usamos los principios espirituales como un poder superior a nosotros mismos.” “Esto tiene sentido para nosotros porque hemos intentado muchas veces pensar en una mejor manera de vivir. Intentarlo de otra manera, practicando una mejor forma de vida al vivir de acuerdo con principios espirituales, eventualmente tendrá un efecto en nuestra forma de pensar.” (Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué, p. 15)

SWAMI SIVANANDA –

“El verdadero progreso espiritual del aspirante se mide por el grado en que logra la tranquilidad interior.”

Swami Sivananda (1887 – 1963)

Análisis

El sufrimiento a menudo esconde un propósito más profundo. Como lo ve Bill describe esta transmutación. El dolor se convierte en el combustible para el progreso espiritual. La gracia trabaja a través de nuestros capítulos más oscuros. Encontramos significado en las cenizas. Este cambio transforma nuestros corazones cansados.

Los principios ofrecen una nueva base. Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué sugiere vivir de manera diferente. Dejamos de intentar pensar en mejores vidas. La acción conduce a un cambio en la percepción. Nuestro Poder Superior guía este proceso. La práctica diaria crea una paz interior duradera.

Swami Sivananda define el progreso por la tranquilidad interior. El crecimiento verdadero requiere una mente tranquila. Wellbriety apoya este viaje hacia el equilibrio. “Caminamos por el camino de la armonía con todas las cosas” (White Bison, 2002, p. 138). Lao Tzu también valoró este estado natural (Tzu, 1993). Enseñó que la quietud revela el camino verdadero. Nuestros espíritus se reparan mediante un esfuerzo suave y constante. Florecemos cuando finalmente soltamos.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Puedes encontrar un momento de calma hoy para simplemente respirar y estar quieto?

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Comments

5 responses to “What is Meant When We Speak of Making ‘Spiritual Progress’ – Step 2”

  1. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    It’s a lifelong, transformative process to become more like my higher power. I will never attain spiritual perfection, so spiritual progress is just fine…

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Every morning, I go to the porch to journal, pray and breathe. This sets the tone for the day and helps me to just be.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  3. JB jr. Avatar

    I seem to measure my spiritual progress through how well handle the difficult times in my life. But instead I prolly should look at the smaller stuff that tends to add up as well.

  4. Adam Avatar

    I admit I’m powerless over traffic and other drivers. I know I’m likely not going to be injured driving. It is that I want to get to where I’m going faster. Being stressed and rushing is not going to get me there much faster so I need to take my time. Other drivers and traffic are under my HP’s control and therefore, I don’t need to worry about them.

  5. Margot E. Avatar

    Listening to the song “Defying Gravity” I begin to think that accepting my Higher Power is very like flying. Sometimes I make the mistake of trying to explain that which is inexplicable – the infinity which is, by definition, that which cannot be comprehended. If I cannot understand all there is of my Higher Power, how can I believe? Surely I can only believe that which I understand. And so, taking faith, I take a leap. My faith says I will be guided – not always given the results I expect. I am guaranteed lessons in this life and unconditional love.

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