How We Can Amass Awe-Inspiring Courage in the Face of Crippling Fear – Step 5 begins

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“When it comes to ego deflation, few Steps are harder to take than Five. But scarcely any Step is more necessary to longtime sobriety and peace of mind than this one.” (12 & 12 p. 55)

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What steps have you taken to walk through your fears lately?

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Have you ever felt better after telling a trusted friend a secret?

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This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan (3:59) 

 Mark Twain Brief Bio (1:40) 

Braveheart – Celtic Pipes, Strings & Movie Scenes Meditation (5:40)

Analysis: The Courage to Heal

Fear often traps the human spirit. The Basic Text explores our hidden, chaotic thoughts. Sharing these burdens shatters isolation. We reveal our deepest secrets without shame. Honesty brings immense relief.

Grace transforms our weary souls. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions promises profound forgiveness. We finally feel worthy of redemption. A Higher Power restores our broken trust. Jean-Paul championed this sacred act of mercy. Mercy reveals human beauty at its peak.

Wellbriety teachings echo this vital truth. “Forgiveness frees the spirit from past chains” (White Bison, 2002, p. 84). Nelson Mandela also embodied radical forgiveness (Mandela, 1994). He proved that letting go builds a new future. We drop our heavy emotional armor. Courage rises from radical self-acceptance. Every shared truth lights the dark.

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

CÓMO PODEMOS ACUMULAR UN VALOR IMPRESIONANTE ANTE EL MIEDO INCAPACITANTE – COMIENZA EL PASO 5

PERDONANDO LA LOCURA EN CADA UNO DE NOSOTROS –

“Alguien finalmente conoció los pensamientos locos que había tenido y las cosas locas que había hecho.” (El Texto Básico, p. 175)

SENTIR REALMENTE QUE LO MERECEMOS –

“Este Paso vital también fue el medio por el cual comenzamos a tener la sensación de que podíamos ser perdonados, sin importar lo que hubiéramos pensado o hecho.” (12 y 12, p. 57)

JEAN-PAUL –

“La humanidad nunca es tan hermosa como cuando pide perdón, o bien cuando perdona a otro.”

Jean-Paul (1763 – 1825)

Análisis

El miedo a menudo atrapa al espíritu humano. El Texto Básico explora nuestros pensamientos ocultos y caóticos. Compartir estas cargas rompe el aislamiento. Revelamos nuestros secretos más profundos sin vergüenza. La honestidad trae un alivio inmenso.

La gracia transforma nuestras almas cansadas. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones promete un perdón profundo. Finalmente nos sentimos dignos de redención. Un Poder Superior restaura nuestra confianza rota. Jean-Paul defendió este acto sagrado de misericordia. La misericordia revela la belleza humana en su punto máximo.

Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety se hacen eco de esta verdad vital. “El perdón libera al espíritu de las cadenas del pasado” (White Bison, 2002, p. 84). Nelson Mandela también encarnó el perdón radical (Mandela, 1994). Él demostró que dejar ir construye un nuevo futuro. Dejamos caer nuestra pesada armadura emocional. El valor surge de la autoaceptación radical. Cada verdad compartida ilumina la oscuridad.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Te has sentido alguna vez mejor después de contarle un secreto a un amigo de confianza?

 

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13 responses to “How We Can Amass Awe-Inspiring Courage in the Face of Crippling Fear – Step 5 begins”

  1. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    After many failed attempts, it wasn’t until I acknowledged all of my fears to my higher power Jesus that I was truly, truly set free!!! not only from fears but from the bondage of self…

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    The only way through fear is to go through it, and with the aid of my high power the walk is never alone.

  3. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    It’s hard for me to completely open up at times, as I like to keep anonymity – where I only know what’s up with me. I do think I’m courageous not to give up on goals I want to accomplish even when things seem bleak, or that I’m lifting a weight that I can’t seem to even lift.

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

    Going through events that, for the longest time, I’ve avoided thinking about. It’s hard, it hurts, and I don’t like it. It’s almost relief, but the hurt is still there. I just hope it’s worth it.

  5. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    The first abbreviation for fear stands for…FU..EVERYTHING AND RUN…the second is…FACE EVERYTHING AND RECOVER… I can’t go under it and I can’t go over it so I go through it. After the fourth step is written down the true Freedom lies in reading and discussing it with my sponsor. The only way for me to stay sane and sober is through God and the program of Alcoholics Anonymous

  6. Mickey A Avatar
    Mickey A

    Since moving to LA I have faced my fears by joining this new fellowship of AAs in this city. I connected with a home group and put myself out there by going on a camping trip in the desert with 100 fellows. I have also walked through the stressors of a new work opportunity and engaged in healing work through my program of recovery and therapy.

  7. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    The fact that every time I have overcome my fears, good things have happened gives me courage to keep fighting when I feel like hiding or running. There is truth to the statement that ‘anything worth doing is hard’. I really try to focus my energy and intention on inspiring myself and if inspires others too, even better. But doing it primarily for them I’ve found to be less successful as I became tempted to cheat or cut corners in order to give the outward appearance of success, rather than the real thing that can only be known internally. Find the reason that is important to you to keep fighting and don’t tell anyone about it, and don’t seek the attention of others as your primary motivation.

  8. sarahi Avatar
    sarahi

    good morning fellows happy for been another day clean and sober today is my 90 days clean
    happy and grateful for another month lets keep the good work

  9. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + happy Thursday. Here is today’s thought. AA teaches us to live a spiritual life; a life centered on being in relationship with God, ourselves, + others. In living such a life, by asking God for help, we learn to love + feel compassion for all our fellows + to feel joy in the world. May God’s blessings be upon you today. Share the joy. BB

  10. Jon G. Avatar
    Jon G.

    I have always stated that the 12-steps have not removed fear from my life but rather have taught me how to move forward despite the fear. I cannot point to any specific steps I have taken to walk through fear but I am often inspired and motivated by the experience of countless thousands before me. My self-esteem needs a lot of improvement but it is not so low that I would believe I was not capable of doing that which so many others before me have been able to do. With respect to specific action, I have often sought out the advice and councel of someone who has gone through a similar difficult or freightening experience and asked them how they did it. To mean, it is critical to only offer suggestions that I can back-up with practical first-hand experience. If I want to learn how to get through a difficult divorce then I seek the counsel of someone who has gone through one not the counsel of someone who has never been married or is happily married for 30 years and never went through a divorce.

  11. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    Maybe I get a choice: do I face a situation with fear or do I face it with love? Courage is not the opposite of fear; love is the opposite of fear.

    When I face both friends and acquaintances with eyes of love, I can learn from my Higher Power what course to take.

    When a response feels awkward it usually means I am responding with fear.

  12. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I like Twain’s idea that we don’t have to be absolutely fearless in order to be courageous. I can acknowledge it but that doesn’t mean I have to give into it. Which seems more honest really.

  13. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I often try to hide my fear behind more noble explanations; whether the explanations are true or not, I can acknowledge my fear and move on.

    I first faced fear in Step One when I had to admit my powerlessness. Now, having worked on Steps Two, Three and Four, I can face the fear of the unknown: not what will happen, but will I be able to handle it?

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