When It Really, Really is the Best Policy and Why – Step 6

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Bodhi Baba

Step 6, Zonr Posts

“Honesty is
the first chap-
ter of the book
of wisdom.”

– Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) 3rd US President

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What honest admission have you felt the need to make lately?

What hard truth did you avoid telling yourself lately?

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Surrender – Billy Talent (4:07)

Story of “The Jaywalker” from the Big Book (1:30)

Inner Truth and Honest Admission Guided Meditation (6:31)

Analysis: The Chapter of Wisdom

Initial practice feels awkward. It Works: How & Why notes this strange discomfort. Doubt whispers quietly inside our minds. Yet, radical truth cuts through fog. The Big Book invites simple self-testing. Sudden stops reveal hidden control issues. Honest self-reflection exposes reality fast.

Thomas Jefferson proclaimed honesty as wisdom’s opening chapter. Deception crumbles under honest scrutiny. A Higher Power restores inner alignment. Wellbriety movements anchor this brave return. “Truth sets free the captive spirit” (White Bison, 2002, p. 74). Courage replaces fear-driven evasion. Transparency builds unshakeable peace.

References

Jefferson, T. (2010). Jefferson: Writings. Library of America.

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

Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

CUANDO REALMENTE, REALMENTE ES LA MEJOR POLÍTICA Y POR QUÉ – PASO 6

CONSUELO EN UNA ADMISIÓN HONESTA –

“Cuando comenzamos a practicar estos principios, pueden parecernos muy poco naturales.” “Aunque estemos admitiendo nuestra adicción, aún podemos preguntarnos si este programa realmente funcionará.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 7)

VIVIR EN LA NEGACIÓN SE PUEDE PROBAR FÁCILMENTE –

“No nos gusta pronunciar a ningún individuo como alcohólico, pero puedes diagnosticarte rápidamente… Intenta beber y detenerte abrup- tamente. Inténtalo más de una vez. No te llevará mucho tiempo decidirte, si eres honesto contigo mismo al respecto.” (El Libro Grande, pp. 31 – 32)

THOMAS JEFFERSON –

“La honestidad es el primer capítulo del libro de la sabiduría.”

— Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826), 3.er presidente de EE. UU.

Análisis

La práctica inicial se siente incómoda. It Works: How & Why señala esta extraña incomodidad. La duda susurra silenciosamente en nuestras mentes. Sin embargo, la verdad radical corta la niebla. El Libro Grande invita a una simple autofrueba. Las detenciones repentinas revelan problemas de control ocultos. La autorreflexión honesta expone la realidad rápidamente.

Thomas Jefferson proclamó la honestidad como el capítulo inicial de la sabiduría. El engaño se desmorona bajo un escrutinio honesto. Un Poder Superior restaura la alineación interior. Los movimientos de Wellbriety anclan este valiente retorno. “La verdad libera al espíritu cautivo” (White Bison, 2002, p. 74). El valor reemplaza la evasión impulsada por el miedo. La transparencia construye una paz inquebrantable.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Qué verdad difícil has evitado decirte a ti mismo últimamente?

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Comments

7 responses to “When It Really, Really is the Best Policy and Why – Step 6”

September 23, 2025

Elexi W.S.A.

I think when we share, and release how we’re doing, also what’s going on with us, it alerts people around us about what we may be struggling with for instance. There’s strength as long as it’s appropriate when we humble us before others, and/or our HP on what’s going on in our lives that we want freedom from for instance.

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September 23, 2025

Ari L

When we are honest, I think it helps to change our internal perception. Like, I’ve been too prideful in the past to admit I was making mistakes or acting poorly and my problems only got worse. It can feel really stressful at first, but at least I made great strides in my own life when I was honest, especially to myself (which can be the most difficult to do)

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September 23, 2025

E-Dawg

For me the the truth refers to the teachings of Jesus. And by practicing it to the best of my ability, I can achieve true freedom, freedom from bondage of self. Even though I will always fall short I know where the light is and I run to it

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September 23, 2025

Sabrina J

Rigorous honesty. For me it is that simple. When I am rigorously honest with myself the clouds lift and the best parts of me flourish. When I am in addiction I am lying, first to myself and certainly to everyone else.

Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

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December 23, 2012

Adam

I still wonder if I’m really an alcoholic sometimes. I know I have some of the characteristics. But I don’t really want to try drinking again necessarily and I’ve grown a lot in AA. I feel like I still need to just call myself one and continue working the program even if I don’t believe it all the time.

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September 23, 2011

Margot E.

My Al-Anon sponsor advises me to read AA literature and to substitute the word “think” every time I see the word “drink.” If ever I am in doubt about my need for recovery, this simple exercise shows me that I have a problem with thinking.

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1. September 26, 2011
  
  JB jr.
  
  Its really a matter of looking for the similarities for me.
  
  All the 12 step literature from different programs generally have a message I can identify with if I am honest with myself and look for the core meaning beneath.
  
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