Being “Children of Chaos, We have Defiantly Played with Every Brand of Fire …” Trad. 4

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“Children of chaos, we have defiantly played with every brand of fire, only to emerge unharmed and, we think, wiser.” (12 & 12, p. 146)

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Analysis: Out of the Ashes

Chaos often breeds remarkable transformation. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions captures this turbulent process. We play with fire but emerge wiser. This risky trial and error leads us forward. A Higher Power shapes these scattered efforts into strength. Our painful past becomes a guide for others.

Diversity strengthens the collective spirit. It Works: How and Why celebrates the unique character of individual groups. Autonomy grants creative freedom to everyone. Each community finds its own voice to share the message. This flexibility ensures survival in a complex world. We innovate while keeping the core principles alive.

William Shakespeare encouraged resolute pursuit of wise designs. Maya Angelou echoed this resilient worldview (Angelou, 1993). She believed facing defeat does not mean getting defeated. This truth shines through Wellbriety teachings. “We learn from our mistakes on the Red Road” (White Bison, 2002, p. 142). The Great Spirit turns our chaotic history into a beautiful future. Every detour prepares us for a purpose.

References

Angelou, M. (1993). Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now. Random House.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

SIENDO “HIJOS DEL CAOS, HEMOS JUGADO DESAFIANTEMENTE CON TODA CLASE DE FUEGO…” TRAD. 4

A CADA CUAL LO SUYO –

“La autonomía del grupo otorga a los grupos la libertad creativa para encontrar formas individuales de transmitir el mensaje.” “A medida que este carácter grupal crece y evoluciona, el grupo encuentra formas de hacer lo que ningún otro grupo en la ciudad puede estar haciendo.” (Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué, p. 111)

FUERZA A TRAVÉS DE LA DIVERSIDAD –

“Hijos del caos, hemos jugado desafiantemente con toda clase de fuego, solo para salir ilesos y, pensamos, más sabios. Estas mismas desviaciones crearon un vasto proceso de prueba y error que, bajo la gracia de Dios [o su Poder Superior], nos ha llevado a donde estamos hoy.” (12 y 12, p. 146)

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE –

“Mira primero que el diseño sea sabio y justo: una vez comprobado esto, persíguelo con resolución; no renuncies por un solo rechazo al propósito que decidiste llevar a cabo.”

William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)

Análisis

El caos a menudo engendra una transformación notable. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones captura este proceso turbulento. Jugamos con fuego pero surgimos más sabios. Esta prueba y error riesgosa nos guía hacia adelante. Un Poder Superior da forma a estos esfuerzos dispersos para convertirlos en fortaleza. Nuestro pasado doloroso se convierte en una guía para los demás.

La diversidad fortalece el espíritu colectivo. Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué celebra el carácter único de los grupos individuales. La autonomía otorga libertad creativa a todos. Cada comunidad encuentra su propia voz para compartir el mensaje. Esta flexibilidad asegura la supervivencia en un mundo complejo. Innovamos mientras mantenemos vivos los principios fundamentales.

William Shakespeare alentó la búsqueda decidida de diseños sabios. Maya Angelou se hizo eco de esta cosmovisión resiliente (Angelou, 1993). Ella creía que enfrentar la derrota no significa ser derrotado. Esta verdad brilla a través de las enseñanzas de Wellbriety. “Aprendemos de nuestros errores en el Camino Rojo” (White Bison, 2002, p. 142). El Gran Espíritu transforma nuestra historia caótica en un futuro hermoso. Cada desvío nos prepara para un propósito.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Alguna vez has cometido un error que realmente te haya enseñado una lección importante?

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Comments

13 responses to “Being “Children of Chaos, We have Defiantly Played with Every Brand of Fire …” Trad. 4”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Impulse control is something that I have discovered and work to control with daily reflection and prayer.

  2. Mink Avatar
    Mink

    My addiction could be considered a mistake, but through my addiction I have learned a lot about myself.

  3. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Some of the biggest mistakes I’ve made have broke my pride, and continue to teach me radical Reliance on God’s grace… turning failures into lessons of wisdom, humility, and Hope…

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

    Impulsiveness. Acting quickly on any opportunity has served me, but it just as quickly cuts off alternate routes. There’s a balance that I don’t know, and will be looking for throughout my life.

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    In life, I win some, I lose some. If I give up, I lose for sure. So why not just go for it, try and see where I come out. Perseverance always rewards with a result. Perseverance pays. Giving up never pays. Keep moving forward, put the effort and finish. The win will always be for me.

    Thank you for sharing in my recovery, grateful.

  6. Raimundo Avatar
    Raimundo

    I seek safety, right now i m at a place where i have done enough damage to myself.

  7. Bohdi Baba Avatar

    Lately, I’ve been pushing myself to break the isolation I trap myself in and actively reach out to others. Surprisingly, it is working. And I’ve also prayed to be more connected as well.

  8. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    I love the meditation for today. One of the ways I am becoming more willing to face my shortcomings is to be still with them. Asking for patience and willingness from my higher power.

  9. Margo E. Avatar
    Margo E.

    I have been getting a lot of positive feedback lately. I joined a writers’ group recently and people are very complimentary — this makes me very very uneasy. Why are they being nice? What are they up to? I have to be willing to hear the good stuff as well as the other areas for growth. When I fail to recognize my Higher Power’s work through me, I am lying to myself in the exact same way I lie to myself about negative traits(opportunities to grow). Stay blessed and beautiful!

  10. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + happy Thursday. Here is today’s thought. You are a creation of God’s love. Enjoy life + share yourself with others. And remember, just be yourself. Blessings. BB

  11. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + happy Wednesday. Here is today’s thought. Sharing! This is so very important. When you share yourself with others, you spread your love around. So for today, share your faith story with others. Blessings. BB

  12. Jon Avatar
    Jon

    There is certainly nothing wrong with a group having its individual niceties so long as its primary purpose does not waiver from carrying the message to the still suffering alcoholics. Novel formats and the like can be a welcome relief from the same old same old. However, if in trying to set itself apart as unique if its primary purpose is not to carry the message then it would be far better for the group to model other groups then to violate a tradition.

  13. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    I look for these each time I read the Stress Free Zones and I do the step work. Outside of that I don’t spend too much time on it because probably my biggest character defect is beating myself up for my character defects. I only look at them in setting where we are discussing possible solutions. Otherwise it starts a spiral of negative self-talk which serves no purpose. Just this question has made me uneasy and now I have to do some gratitudes to feel better before I start my day.

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