Finding the Courage to Keep Catastrophic, Calamities from Cascading Out of Control – Step 4

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From Michael C. – “Sometimes I listen but I do not hear, there’s always a message if I’m willing to be still and have an open ear.”

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What skills could you improve on to help you be a better listener?

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Who is one person you can talk to when things feel too hard?

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SOMEBODY (Depeche Mode, 1984)

The Meaning of ACTIVE LISTENING 

A Guided Listening Meditation w/ Alan Watts

Analysis: The Strength of Shared Vulnerability

Walking alone on a spiritual path carries hidden dangers. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions warns against isolated thinking. Rationalization distorts our inner vision. Sharing our struggles with another person brings clarity. Safe counsel shatters the illusion of the lone ranger.

Finding a trusted listener changes everything. It Works: How and Why highlights the traits of true safety. Compassion honors our tender feelings. Integrity protects our sacred confidences. Insight helps us face our deep mistakes. This partnership dissolves heavy burdens.

Plutarch valued the art of deep listening. Even rough words teach us valuable lessons. Wellbriety wisdom mirrors this communal healing. “We share our stories to find freedom” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88). Brené Brown also emphasized the power of shared vulnerability (Brown, 2012). Courage grows when a Higher Power works through community. We heal best in the presence of empathetic souls.

References

Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

ENCONTRAR EL VALOR PARA EVITAR QUE LAS CALAMIDADES CATASTRÓFICAS SE DESCONTROLEN – PASO 4

NO HAY NECESIDAD DE SER EL LLANERO SOLITARIO –

“Ir solo en asuntos espirituales es peligroso.” “…lo que nos llega a solas puede estar distorsionado por nuestra propia racionalización y pensamiento ilusorio. El beneficio de caminar hacia otra persona es que podemos obtener su comentario directo y consejo sobre nuestra situación.” (12 y 12, p. 60)

UN OYENTE IDEAL –

“Hemos descubierto que un oyente ideal tendrá suficiente compasión para honrar nuestros sentimientos, suficiente integridad para respetar nuestras confidencias y suficiente perspicacia para ayudarnos a mantener la naturaleza exacta de nuestras faltas dentro de nuestro campo de visión.” (It Works, pp. 37 – 38)

PLUTARCO –

“Sabe escuchar, y te beneficiarás incluso de aquellos que hablan mal.”

Plutarco (46 d. C. – 120 d. C.)

Análisis

Caminar a solas por un sendero espiritual conlleva peligros ocultos. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones advierte contra el pensamiento aislado. La racionalización distorsiona nuestra visión interior. Compartir nuestras luchas con otra persona aporta claridad. El consejo seguro destruye la ilusión del llanero solitario.

Encontrar un oyente de confianza lo cambia todo. It Works: How and Why destaca los rasgos de la verdadera seguridad. La compasión honra nuestros sentimientos tiernos. La integridad protege nuestras confidencias sagradas. Y la perspicacia nos ayuda a afrontar nuestros profundos errores. Esta asociación disuelve las cargas pesadas.

Plutarch valoraba el arte de escuchar profundamente. Incluso las palabras rudas nos enseñan lecciones valiosas. La sabiduría de Wellbriety refleja esta sanación comunitaria. “Compartimos nuestras historias para encontrar la libertad” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88). Brené Brown también enfatizó el poder de la vulnerabilidad compartida (Brown, 2012). El valor crece cuando un Poder Superior obra a través de la comunidad. Sanamos mejor en presencia de almas empáticas.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Quién es una persona con la que puedes hablar cuando las cosas se ponen muy difíciles?

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9 responses to “Finding the Courage to Keep Catastrophic, Calamities from Cascading Out of Control – Step 4”

  1. VLeigh Avatar
    VLeigh

    I need to improve on not focusing on formulating my response, and truly listening to what others say before I respond.

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Patience allows me to hear others instead of needing to reply to others. It is a skill that I work on daily.

  3. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I would say, to treat listening as an act of love, hear them out before offering a word… not needing to control the conversation or prove a point…

  4. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    Even though I can’t hear on and off – even there I could still observe or listen through sign language though, but I do like listenin’ to good advice that can greatly change my perspective or objective on some things. To even learn somethin’ new, listenin’ is a very important tool. When I listen to others although also usin’ my own mind too, I learn new principles or anything new also.

  5. Eli???????????????????? Avatar
    Eli????????????????????

    Listening without thinking about how I’ll respond. It often leaves me without a response at all. But I’ve found I don’t really need one. It’s okay not to know what to say.

  6. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    When I fully concentrate on what someone is saying, understanding their message comes easy and promotes personal growth. That can really make someone’s day when you pay full attention to them while they’re speaking showing interest in what they have to say is respect.

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

    Sometimes I listen but I do not hear, there’s always a message if I’m willing to be still and have an open ear. Sometimes just being still and knowing that the Universe is for me and not against me, it’s okay to make mistakes, not taking anything personally and taking deep breaths, not believing everything I hear especially when it’s about other people..

  8. Tony O. Avatar
    Tony O.

    Misunderstanding happens. You first have to maintain peace within yourself so that you may give it to others. Sometimes this is the hardest part.

  9. Simon Yebio Avatar
    Simon Yebio

    Body language is what I am aware of. I keep my hands open and my eyes focused

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