The Actions with Lasting Value, Tzedakah – “a Gift from Within” – Step 5

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“The ‘hidden tzaddikim’ were a group of unusually gifted and devoted Jews who, disguised as simple people, dedicated their lives to improving the plight of their Jewish brethren both spiritually and materially.”  Herschel Goat
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch (on the “gift from within”)

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How have you given freely, the gift of yourself,  lately?

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When did sharing something make you feel happier inside?

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Help – The Beatles  (3:03) 

Tzedakah Is All About Saving Lives (1:34) 

Nishmat – an Ancient Hebrew Meditation at Sea (3:46) 

Analysis: The Flow of Gratitude

Gratitude moves like a flowing river. As Bill Sees It directs our focus forward. We pass blessings ahead instead of looking back. This momentum sustains our spiritual growth. A Higher Power fuels this generous cycle.

Sharing our recovery builds deep inner wealth. The Basic Text reminds us to give freely. We offer others what grace provided us. Franz Kafka viewed lasting value as an internal gift. True riches blossom entirely from the soul.

Wellbriety teachings echo this sacred truth. “Generosity heals the spirit from within” (White Bison, 2002, p. 134). Seneca also praised acts of quiet benevolence (Seneca, 2004). He believed helping others fulfills human purpose. Kindness transforms both giver and receiver. We find true joy through selfless living.

References

Seneca, L. A. (2004). Anger, Benevolence, Tranquility. Penguin Books.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LAS ACCIONES CON VALOR DURADERO, TZEDAKAH: “UN REGALO DESDE DENTRO” – PASO 5

PAGAR HACIENDO EL BIEN –

“La gratitud debe ir hacia adelante, en lugar de hacia atrás.” (Como lo ve Bill, p. 29)

DAR CON GRATITUD –

“Al ayudar a otros a mantenerse limpios, disfrutamos del beneficio de la riqueza espiritual que hemos encontrado. Debemos dar libre y agradecidamente lo que se nos ha dado libre y agradecidamente.” (El Texto Básico, p. 49)

FRANZ KAFKA –

“Cualquier cosa que tenga un valor real y duradero es siempre un regalo desde dentro.”

Franz Kafka (1883 – 1924)

Análisis

La gratitud se mueve como un río caudaloso. Como lo ve Bill dirige nuestro enfoque hacia adelante. Pasamos las bendiciones en lugar de mirar hacia atrás. Este impulso sostiene nuestro crecimiento espiritual. Un Poder Superior alimenta este ciclo generoso.

Compartir nuestra recuperación construye una profunda riqueza interior. El Texto Básico nos recuerda que debemos dar libremente. Ofrecemos a los demás lo que la gracia nos proporcionó. Franz Kafka consideraba que el valor duradero es un regalo interno. La verdadera riqueza florece enteramente desde el alma.

Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety se hacen eco de esta verdad sagrada. “La generosidad sana el espíritu desde dentro” (White Bison, 2002, p. 134). Séneca también alabó los actos de benevolencia silenciosa (Séneca, 2004). Él creía que ayudar a otros cumple el propósito humano. La bondad transforma tanto al que da como al que recibe. Encontramos la verdadera alegría a través de la vida desinteresada.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Cuándo te hizo sentir más feliz por dentro el compartir algo?

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Comments

6 responses to “The Actions with Lasting Value, Tzedakah – “a Gift from Within” – Step 5”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    We only keep that which we give away. Giving what I have to others is being of service. Everyone has the ability to contribute in their own way.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I do the best I can to follow the examples of my higher power, giving my love, giving my time and my service to others without expecting anything in return

  3. Eli???????????????????? Avatar
    Eli????????????????????

    Being there for friends and acquaintances. I can listen. I can share my own experiences, Advice is only helpful if it’s asked for. My presence is enough.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Making time for someone else gets me out of myself and I’m able to freely give what I have to help someone else. actively helping others reinforces my own sobriety. The program says, you can’t keep it unless you give it away

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    My goal is to give freely from the heart daily. The value is not measured on size or scope but on action and without expectation. We all benifit from acts of selflessness it is a divine gift to give. Just as my higher power gave me the gift of being and abundance, so to shall I give freely. Pass it on.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful

  6. Bohdi Baba Avatar

    I feel that my ability to empathize has come into play with multiple people in my life recently. I hope to broaden that capacity with every encounter.

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