Let’s Flip the Misery and Truly Be “Happy, Joyous, & Free” – Step 5

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“If one speaks or acts with a cruel mind, misery
follows, as the cart follows the horse … .

– the Dhammapada (circa 500 BC) a version of Buddhist scripture

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Provide some examples of where your actions or words caused either joy or misery lately?

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What is one happy thing you can do for yourself today?

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The Dhammapada – Sayings of the Buddha (1:24:41)LP

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Analysis: The Path to Joy

Addiction brings profound misery. The Basic Text warns that relapses end in tragedy. Many lose precious years to active despair. We must escape this dark cycle. Healing begins when we seek a better way.

Our choices shape our daily reality. The Big Book notes that a Higher Power desires our joy. Yet personal actions often manufacture our pain. The Dhammapada teaches a similar timeless truth. Pure intentions invite lasting happiness into our lives. Cruel deeds drag sorrow behind them like a heavy cart.

Mindfulness guides our steps toward peace. Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized the power of mindful living (Hanh, 1975). He believed every conscious breath clears the inner landscape. Wellbriety wisdom echoes this vital truth. “We choose the path of light each morning” (White Bison, 2002, p. 104). Wisdom replaces self-inflicted suffering with grace. Joy finally takes root within the quiet soul.

References

Hanh, T. N. (1975). The Miracle of Mindfulness. Beacon Press.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Recopilación

CAMBIEMOS LA MISERIA Y SEAMOS REALMENTE “FELICES, ALEGRES Y LIBRES” – PASO 5

LA MISERIA NO ES UN LUGAR PARA VIVIR –

“Las recaídas suelen ser fatales. Hemos asistido a los funerales de seres queridos que murieron a causa de una recaída. Murieron de diversas maneras. A menudo vemos a personas que recaen perdidas durante muchos años, viviendo en la miseria.” (El Texto Básico, p. 79)

MANTENIENDO NUESTRAS ACCIONES “PURAS” PARA QUE LA FELICIDAD PUEDA SEGUIR –

“Estamos seguros de que Dios [o nuestro HP] quiere que seamos felices, alegres y libres.” “[Sin embargo]… está claro que nosotros mismos creamos nuestra propia miseria. Dios no lo hizo. Evita, por lo tanto, la fabricación deliberada de miseria…” (El Libro Grande, p. 133)

EL DHAMMAPADA –

“Si uno habla o actúa con una mente cruel, la miseria lo sigue, como el carro sigue al buey… Si uno habla o actúa con una mente pura, la felicidad lo sigue, como la sombra sigue a su fuente.”

El Dhammapada (cercano al 500 a. C.)

Análisis

La adicción trae una miseria profunda. El Texto Básico advierte que las recaídas terminan en tragedia. Muchos pierden años preciosos en la desesperación activa. Debemos escapar de este ciclo oscuro. La sanación comienza cuando buscamos un camino mejor.

Nuestras elecciones moldean nuestra realidad diaria. El Libro Grande señala que un Poder Superior desea nuestra alegría. Sin embargo, las acciones personales a menudo fabrican nuestro dolor. El Dhammapada enseña una verdad atemporal similar. Las intenciones puras invitan a una felicidad duradera a nuestras vidas. Las acciones crueles arrastran el dolor detrás de ellas como un carro pesado.

La atención plena guía nuestros pasos hacia la paz. Thich Nhat Hanh enfatizó el poder de vivir con conciencia (Hanh, 1975). Él creía que cada respiración consciente aclara el paisaje interior. La sabiduría de Wellbriety hace eco de esta verdad vital. “Elegimos el camino de la luz cada mañana” (White Bison, 2002, p. 104). La sabiduría reemplaza el sufrimiento autoinfligido con gracia. La alegría finalmente echa raíces dentro del alma tranquila.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Cuál es una cosa feliz que puedes hacer por ti mismo hoy?

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10 responses to “Let’s Flip the Misery and Truly Be “Happy, Joyous, & Free” – Step 5”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Monday, today, is my favorite day of the week currently. It is the day that I meet with my homegroup for a meeting. This brings me much joy.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Some examples are lifting somebody up when they’re feeling down, another is when I help somebody not expecting anything in return…

  3. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    I think reflections on my positive growth or developments has brought me great strength, knowledge, and joyous peace of mind. Now misery is when I give into that temptation by the tempters that I really don’t want to give into.

  4. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    I like to focus on little ways I can make the people around me happy. I have a ritual my mom got me into which is asking someone’s favorite part of the day. I think it’s a great way to check in on someone and get them into gratitude, at least subtly.

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

    Things that used to make me miserable have been bringing me joy. Calling family, working, and talking with new people has added to my life instead of detracting from it.

  6. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Just last night in conversation a friend mentioned that they had enjoyed sharing recovery together and the wisdom we share through this forum. I appreciated that my experiences and shares had been found as benificial. We all get by with the love and support of our community, whatever our community is.

    Each of us, we all matter. Each of us contribute in ways that we may not see at the time, we may never know the way we touch another. Yet, moments like yesterday remind me that our contributions matter.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  7. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Today’s question reminds me of proverbs 18:21.
    Death and life are in the power of the tongue. It talks about the Power of Words…
    They can bring destruction or well-being and healing.
    Words can be used as a weapon to harm or to uplift and encourage. I really try my best to encourage people but it’s difficult when someone doesn’t do their part to keep things running smoothly in a congregant living setting… this is the true test of the tongue.

  8. Joel Relampagos Avatar

    The glass is either half full or half empty. What would you say your mindset is like and how has it affected your way of living?

  9. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    I caused some misery by not being forthright with my existing real estate agent and going to another. Still patching that up. I believe I gave the girl I’m buying a home from some solace and joy in sharing my personal touching story. She can now hopefully part with the home that she loves without any resentment or sadness in her heart.

  10. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I sometimes find it easy to see how I create my own misery – always in hindsight. My life is constantly changing: births, deaths, changes (including “reversals of fortune”). My interpretation of events, for me, creates a range of emotions from joy to misery. Do I see my circumstances as abundance or as lack? The ball will be pitched – I get to choose whether I swing at it or not.

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