What it Means to be ‘Living in the Solution’ – Step 6

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“The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.”- Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970), British philosopher/mathematician

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What was a problem you’ve had lately, and what solutions did you use to solve it?

What helpful habit can you practice today instead of an old bad one?

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Bertrand Russell on God (3:25)

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Analysis: Living in the Solution

It Works, How & Why demands constructive behavior. We abandon old, destructive habits willingly. The Big Book unites seekers through shared harmony. Bertrand Russell championed clear problem framing. Wise thinkers always seek workable solutions.

A Higher Power inspires daily transformation. Wellbriety teachings foster lasting spiritual balance. “Walking the red road builds strong communities” (White Bison, 2002, p. 145). Dedicated seekers practice honesty daily. Mutual support heals deep wounds. Everyone discovers enduring peace eventually.

References

Russell, B. (1959). The Problems of Philosophy. Oxford University Press.

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

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LO QUE SIGNIFICA “VIVIR EN LA SOLUCIÓN” – PASO 6

“PRÁCTICA DE COMPORTAMIENTO CONSTRUCTIVO” –

“Parte del proceso de llegar a estar enteramente dispuesto implica la práctica de un comportamiento constructivo. Como ahora entendemos y reconocemos nuestros comportamientos destructivos, encontraremos la buena voluntad para practicar comportamientos constructivos en su lugar.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 47)

EL RETO DE LA “ACCIÓN FRATERNAL Y ARMONIOSA” –

“El hecho tremendo para cada uno de nosotros es que hemos descubierto una solución común. Tenemos una salida en la cual podemos estar absolutamente de acuerdo, y en la cual podemos unirnos en una acción fraternal y armoniosa.” (El Libro Grande, p. 17)

BERTRAND RUSSELL –

“El mayor desafío para cualquier pensador es plantear el problema de una manera que permita una solución.”

— Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970), filósofo y matemático británico

Análisis

It Works, How & Why exige un comportamiento constructivo. Abandonamos voluntariamente los viejos hábitos destructivos. El Libro Grande une a los buscadores mediante la armonía compartida. Bertrand Russell defendió el planteamiento claro de los problemas. Los pensadores sabios siempre buscan soluciones viables.

Un Poder Superior inspira la transformación diaria. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety fomentan un equilibrio espiritual duradero. “Caminar por el camino rojo construye comunidades fuertes” (White Bison, 2002, p. 145). Los buscadores dedicados practican la honestidad diariamente. El apoyo mutuo sana heridas profundas. Todos descubren una paz duradera eventualmente.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Qué hábito útil puedes practicar hoy en lugar de un viejo hábito malo?

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9 responses to “What it Means to be ‘Living in the Solution’ – Step 6”

September 30, 2025

Ari L

Little habits make big changes. I think it’s like the old adage that to move a mountain you have to first move a stone. Sometimes just improving our daily habits, like hygiene or exercise or creativity, ends up becoming a daily ritual of removing stones from the mountain. Before we even realize it, the mountain has shrunk greatly. At least, that is the way for me.

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September 30, 2025

Elexi W.S.A.

I think when I set out to accomplish different tasks in life, and make appointments it makes me want to practice good habits, so that I know I’ll get them done. Doin’ sports all my life in my younger years, and stayin’ mentally plus physically fit helps me to build a lot of endurance. In abstinence, endurance to stay away from harmful substances is so important. People go out on the hustle and bustle everyday to leave another behind and compete for resources at times, somethin’ I’ve never liked to do in life by the way although I did excel at sports. When I got on the treadmill, and did 3 miles in a half cardio non-stop it made me realize of course I can accomplish 5 miles non-stop. I plan to do this week as a goal. Settin’ goals, even simple ones have been such accomplishments, and a relief when dealin’ with not wantin’ to put substances I no longer want in my body.

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September 30, 2025

Eli????????????????????

Running into people I’ve known from previous living situations has been wonderful and terrible. I’m glad to see folks doing well, and upset to learn about people who didn’t make it. There isn’t any ‘shifting focus’ onto the positive for me, as such. I t doesn’t help me to ignore loss. But I focus on people who I can help, which in part resolves that feeling of helplessness.

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September 30, 2025

Sabrina J

The good behaviors become habits and help me push old patterns and bad habits out. We all have the same 24 hours and how we invest our time is in direct relation to what we achieve and solve in life. This can be a hard pill to swallow at times as we realize that the responsibility is solely on each of us. Yet, it is in reality the most liberating of truths knowing that we can change our path and move in the direction we want to go.

Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

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September 30, 2018

Simon Yebio

Brain judges, brain thinks,brain wonders….I do what is in front of me….ahhhhhh

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December 31, 2012

Adam

Not a lot. Just not drinking and still going to meetings. Waiting for the holidays to be over and get my life back in to a regular rhythm so I don’t feel so anxious.

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September 30, 2012

Margot E.

I am learning that saying something (anything) is impossible sets it up to be just that. Sometimes what I say is impossible is simply something I do not want to do; or it means that I am unwilling to ask for help in seeking a solution.

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October 1, 2011

Slim Jim

Tonite’s speaker runs a recovery outfit and threw a refrigerator down the stairs. That prolly doesn’t qualify as constructive behavior. Her solution was to pause before actions. Sounds simple enug. And its something I need to do more often next time I try to beat red lights on the streets.

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September 30, 2011

easy does it

constructive behavior.. what a concept..lol, yes to frame a problem in such a way that allows a solution.
lately ive been keeping in touch with my sponsor following direction, which is always a good answer to stay in the solution.

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