Why “Moral Courage is a Rarer Commodity than Bravery in Battle” – Step 4

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From Thine Will Be Done – “Some time ago “moral choice” didn’t seem like an option. I was completely bankrupt, in and out of jails, 51/50, in an extremely abusive relationship, homeless, fighting myself on every subject like if I deserved any better …”

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When was the last time the battle for a moral choice you made caused you some significant pain?

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Can you share one true thing about yourself today that makes you feel brave?

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Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho – Mahalia Jackson (2:08)

Robert F. Kennedy Brief Bio (3:54)

Courage & Resilience Guided Meditation (3:04)

Analysis: The Courage to See

Honesty requires immense inner strength. It Works: How and Why links truth to bravery. We find this courage through a Higher Power. Faith removes our paralyzing fear. We finally document our deepest secrets. Writing provides the key to our healing.

Defects of character often hide behind ego. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions suggests a new perspective. Objectivity helps us find cracks in these walls. Reason lets the light shine through. We stop running from our internal shadows. Clarity replaces our former confusion.

Robert F. Kennedy valued moral courage above all else. He called it an essential quality for change. Nelson Mandela also demonstrated this profound virtue (Mandela, 1994). He lived through years of struggle with quiet resolve. Wellbriety teachings support this path of truth. “We must walk the road of honesty” (White Bison, 2002, p. 33). This journey transforms our weary spirits. We emerge into the light of freedom.

References

Mandela, N. (1994). Long Walk to Freedom. Little, Brown and Company.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

POR QUÉ “EL VALOR MORAL ES UN PRODUCTO MÁS RARO QUE LA VALENTÍA EN LA BATALLA” – PASO 4

FEROZ SIN MIEDO EN ACCIÓN –

“Decir la verdad es un acto valiente, pero con nuestra fe y confianza en el Dios de nuestro entendimiento, encontramos el valor que necesitamos para ser indagadores y sin miedo. Con nuestro valor, somos capaces de poner en papel aquellas cosas que pensamos que nunca contaríamos.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 27)

ESCALANDO LOS MEGA MUROS DEL EGO –

“Tan pronto como comienza a ser más objetivo, el recién llegado puede mirar sin miedo, en lugar de con miedo, sus propios defectos.” “El problema es ayudarlos a descubrir una grieta en los muros que su ego ha construido, a través de la cual la luz de la razón pueda brillar.” (12 y 12, p. 46)

ROBERT F. KENNEDY –

“El valor moral es un producto más raro que la valentía en la batalla o la gran inteligencia. Sin embargo, es la única cualidad esencial y vital para aquellos que buscan cambiar un mundo que cede con más dolor al cambio.”

Robert F. Kennedy (1925 – 1968)

Análisis

La honestidad requiere una fuerza interior inmensa. It Works: How and Why vincula la verdad con la valentía. Encontramos este valor a través de un Poder Superior. La fe elimina nuestro miedo paralizante. Finalmente documentamos nuestros secretos más profundos. Escribir proporciona la llave para nuestra sanación.

Los defectos de carácter a menudo se esconden detrás del ego. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones sugiere una nueva perspectiva. La objetividad nos ayuda a encontrar grietas en estos muros. La razón deja brillar la luz. Dejamos de huir de nuestras sombras internas. La claridad reemplaza nuestra antigua confusión.

Robert F. Kennedy valoraba el valor moral por encima de todo. Lo llamó una cualidad esencial para el cambio. Nelson Mandela también demostró esta virtud profunda (Mandela, 1994). Él vivió años de lucha con una resolución tranquila. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety apoyan este camino de verdad. “Debemos caminar por el camino de la honestidad” (White Bison, 2002, p. 33). Este viaje transforma nuestros espíritus cansados. Emergemos hacia la luz de la libertad.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Puedes compartir una cosa verdadera sobre ti mismo hoy que te haga sentir valiente?

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9 responses to “Why “Moral Courage is a Rarer Commodity than Bravery in Battle” – Step 4”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    I feel brave when I speak my truth, especially today as a transgender woman in a world that has to much hate.

  2. Eli???????????????????? Avatar
    Eli????????????????????

    For me, writing the truth is much easier than doing something about it. I can write all I want, and moralize, and talk about feelings or faith. It’s the actual action, the practices and consistency, that consistently kick my butt. My moral courage comes into question when I’m exhausted, defeated, and can’t find another way forward

  3. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I turned a gut feeling into a moral choice to open a door for somebody who I thought might need help. When I opened the door it was clear this person needed help immediately. I thank God that I was there at the right time. living in recovery and being of sound mind is easy to make the right moral choice even when it’s painful

  4. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    While I was using the daily grind of the next fix was the kind of pain that stripped my soul of its beauty. It is a constant betrayal of self and moral clarity. I am grateful to put that behind me and day by day recover who I am. May I beat my sword into a plow and end the battle and build my life.

    Thank you for sharing my recovery. I am grateful.

  5. Thy will not mine be done Avatar
    Thy will not mine be done

    Some time ago “moral choice” didn’t seem like an option. I was completely bankrupt, in and out of jails, 51/50, in an extremely abusive relationship, homeless, fighting myself on every subject like if I deserved any better. I fell to the streets and did many things to attain crystal meth and kept falling until I couldn’t fall anymore. I can say that by making the choice to surrender has brought me out of the despair and into God’s will, change doesn’t happen all at one time but it takes one second to see that change is possible, day by day I put together almost 6 months. I am very happy most days and desire to remain content with the life I have been blessed with.

  6. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    Fearless and thorough…daily mantra. Gratefully

  7. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    Moral courage. I search most deeply to find the moral courage to see “my part in it,” and thereby look honestly at my character defects. I sometimes (often?) choose unconsciously to turn a blind eye to my character defects; unfortunately, this can hurt my relationships with myself, my Higher Power, and with others. I have to keep reminding myself that my Higher Power loves me – warts and all. Stay blessed and beautiful.

  8. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    I had an ex-friend who I believe is still deep in a meth-addiction. He was texting me photos of buildings and signs and odd statements. As if he is living in an alternate universe, so he was clearly mentally ill. I texted him asking that he stop sending me messages. He responded telling me to f*** off and he would see me in hell. Considering I lent him $2000 to try to save his house a couple years ago he is very ungrateful. I had cut him off about a year ago. This was all very painful because I lost a close friend, and $2000. But this was his doing, not mine. Se la vie…

  9. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Ending my last relationship. I feel becoming sober is a moral choice for me. I think I may lose some good friends over it which saddens me. These are people I had a real connection with besides the fact we usually drank when together.

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