“If You’re Not Outraged. Then You’re Not Paying Attention.” – Step 5

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“If you’re

not outraged.

Then you’re not

paying atten-

tion.

– Heather Heyer (1985 – 2017),

U.S., woman protester killed

during KKK and affiliates

march on 8/12/2017

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How have you taken a stand against injustice you’ve witnessed in your own life, lately?

OR

When did you last speak up for something that mattered to you?

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Teenage Dream – Mike Tompkins’ xlnt cover (2:41) 

Heather Heyer, a victim from Charlottesville, VA (11:46)

Analysis: The Awakening of Attention

Complacency kills spiritual progress. The Basic Text warns against forgetting our past work. A lack of gratitude breeds destruction. We must maintain active awareness daily. Our spiritual journey demands constant focus.

Action speaks louder than words. The Big Book stresses living our principles at home. True demonstration happens in everyday affairs. A Higher Power guides these quiet moments. We show our values through steady deeds.

Heather Heyer demanded profound societal attention. Mahatma Gandhi also championed active moral awareness (Gandhi, 1948). He believed conscious resistance shapes a better world. Wellbriety teachings support this engaged stance. “We must stay awake to our duties” (White Bison, 2002, p. 134). Awareness anchors our daily growth.

References

Gandhi, M. K. (1948). An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth. Navajivan Publishing House.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

“SI NO ESTÁS INDIGNADO, ENTONCES NO ESTÁS PRESTANDO ATENCIÓN” – PASO 5

LA COMPLACENCIA DETIENE NUESTRO VIAJE ESPIRITUAL EN SECO –

“Cuando olvidamos el esfuerzo y el trabajo que nos costó conseguir un período de libertad en nuestras vidas, la falta de gratitud se infiltra y la autodestrucción comienza de nuevo.” (El Texto Básico, p. 81)

LLEVA A LA PRÁCTICA LOS PRINCIPIOS PARA QUE TODOS LOS VEAN –

“Ninguno de nosotros hace de este trabajo una vocación exclusiva, ni creemos que su eficacia aumentaría si lo hiciéramos.” “Una demostración mucho más importante de nuestros principios se encuentra ante nosotros en nuestros respectivos hogares, ocupaciones y asuntos.” (El Libro Grande, p. 19)

HEATHER HEYER –

“Si no estás indignado. Entonces no estás prestando atención.”

Heather Heyer (1985 – 2017)

Análisis

La complacencia mata el progreso espiritual. El Texto Básico advierte contra el olvido de nuestro trabajo pasado. La falta de gratitud engendra destrucción. Debemos mantener una conciencia activa diariamente. Nuestro viaje espiritual exige un enfoque constante.

La acción habla más fuerte que las palabras. El Libro Grande enfatiza vivir nuestros principios en casa. La verdadera demostración ocurre en los asuntos cotidianos. Un Poder Superior guía estos momentos tranquilos. Mostramos nuestros valores a través de hechos constantes.

Heather Heyer exigió una profunda atención social. Mahatma Gandhi también defendió la conciencia moral activa (Gandhi, 1948). Él creía que la resistencia consciente da forma a un mundo mejor. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety apoyan esta postura comprometida. “Debemos permanecer despiertos a nuestros deberes” (White Bison, 2002, p. 134). La conciencia ancla nuestro crecimiento diario.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Cuándo fue la última vez que defendiste algo que te importaba?

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Comments

8 responses to ““If You’re Not Outraged. Then You’re Not Paying Attention.” – Step 5”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    To exist today as a transgender woman is to speak up.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    There were some very rude people getting loud and approaching my friends… I took a stand against that horrible verbal Injustice…

  3. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    protest, pass out flyers, and contribute to a lot of Non-Profits trying to better our societies to stand against injustices. Gender/Culture also gives me opportunities to stand against what’s not right in how people target or limit access especially to marginalized gendered people.
    Sometimes when everything is supposedly going stable and/or good for some people they may tend to forget or stop caring about the greater picture. They all may stop assisting people or standing against injustices also. My values are sometimes put on the line too due to the pressures that I come across at times with people too, but in codependence anonymous I’m learning not let others pressure me to go against some of my values.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    One way I can start is to take action in my own community. I used to have spiritual theories, but now I’m being awakened to spiritual reality which makes it possible for me to allow God to drive the car in the face of Injustice

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    As a part of the living ecosystem on earth, apathy is perhaps the most dangerous emotion. To not care about others is the path to the destruction of our society. It is critical that we care and have empathy for each other. With that comes understanding that no one is responsible for all, and when all of us are responsible for some, we are all covered.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  6. Tony O. Avatar
    Tony O.

    Im a social derp. I have no idea whats going on. I need to get more connected to my community

  7. Simon Yebio Avatar
    Simon Yebio

    Great reminder to TRUST!!!!

  8. Bodhi Baba Avatar

    I reach out to those within my orbit and try to make us more aware of injustice and the harm we inadvertently cause from time to time when we let injustice slide by.

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