How to Recognize the “Great Turning Point in Our Lives” – Step 7

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“A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted; rather than as something we must have.” (12 & 12, p. 75)

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What has been the most memorable turning point you’ve experienced on your recovery journey?

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When did you finally let go and accept help for something hard?

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Analysis: The Great Turning Point

The Basic Text explores true freedom. Impulsive thinking surrenders to conscious choice. Independence hangs delicately in the balance. Furthermore, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions reveals a profound shift. We actively seek humility rather than viewing it as a burden.

Paulo Coelho discovered a similar revelation. Life remains an enduring mystery. Meanwhile, a Higher Power restores inner peace. Grace quiets relentless obsessions. Wellbriety teachings honor this sacred transformation. “Humility opens the door to lasting healing” (White Bison, 2002, p. 145). Dedicated seekers embrace this awakening. Freedom finally replaces old chains.

References

Coelho, P. (1998). The Alchemist. HarperTorch.

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

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

CÓMO RECONOCER EL “GRAN PUNTO DE INLEXIÓN EN NUESTRAS VIDAS” – PASO 7

CUANDO NUESTRA LIBERTAD PENDE DE UN HILO –

“Un adicto, que por cualquier medio puede perder, aunque sea por un tiempo, la necesidad o el deseo de consumir, y tiene libre elección sobre el pensamiento impulsivo y la acción compulsiva, ha llegado a un punto de inflexión que puede ser el factor decisivo en su recuperación. El sentimiento de verdadera independencia y libertad pende a veces aquí de un hilo.” (El Texto Básico, p. 77)

ENTONCES LAS OBSESIONES PUEDEN CALMARSE CON HUMILDAD Y GRACIA –

“Un gran punto de inflexión en nuestras vidas llegó cuando buscamos la humildad como algo que realmente queríamos, en lugar de como algo que debíamos tener.” (Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones, p. 75)

PAULO COELHO –

“Mi punto de inflexión fue mi peregrinación a Santiago de Compostela. Fue entonces cuando yo, que había dedicado la mayor parte de mi vida a penetrar los ‘secretos’ del universo, me di cuenta de que no hay secretos. La vida es y siempre será un misterio.”

— Paulo Coelho (1947 – ), filósofo y autor brasileño

Análisis

El Texto Básico explora la verdadera libertad. El pensamiento impulsivo se rinde ante la elección consciente. La independencia pende delicadamente de un hilo. Además, Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones revela un cambio profundo. Buscamos activamente la humildad en lugar de verla como una carga.

Paulo Coelho descubrió una revelación similar. La vida sigue siendo un misterio perdurable. Mientras tanto, un Poder Superior restaura la paz interior. La gracia calma las obsesiones implacables. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety honran esta transformación sagrada. “La humildad abre la puerta a la sanación duradera” (White Bison, 2002, p. 145). Los buscadores dedicados abrazan este despertar. La libertad finalmente reemplaza las viejas cadenas.

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8 responses to “How to Recognize the “Great Turning Point in Our Lives” – Step 7”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Step by step turning my need to control into serenity. Nothing more, nothing less that acceptance of my Higher Powers will in all things.

  2. Neyun Uzdlabayoh Avatar
    Neyun Uzdlabayoh

    Deciding to move to LA and go to school for my ultimate health, and to make my musical dreams a reality ~

    This was an ultimate turning point for me . I was flirting with the idea of sobriety for over 2 years now . . It’s taken steps and a couple big life changes and moves along the way . . But coming to LA solo, and for me, to pursue what is important to me, in a supportive sober artistic home and community . . I finally feel like I have the support i need to make Red Road my lifestyle to the extent that it lasting in my life . Gratitude for this safe supportive space and community

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

    Talking about (ostensibly) recovery with folks outside of AA. People go about cleaning up their lives in many different ways. Many don’t choose to get sober. And, frankly, that’s fine. It is absolutely not my place to put a value judgement on someone else’s personal relationship with substances or recovery. I believe that, no matter what, everyone is entitled to human decency.

    Even within AA *everyone* does the steps differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. At least, not one that helps as many people as possible. “My way” or “my sponsor’s way” (a silly, easy diffusion of responsibility.l,I gotta say) etc are not right. Not morally correct or materially correct or anything like that. What works for me is just what works for me. Arguing with folks about what they ‘should’ do usually has more to do with making myself feel good than actually helping anyone, in my experience.

  4. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    For me it was hitting rock bottom that felt like a turning point and a crossroads. The feeling that, if I wanted to thrive, I’d have to change everything. To have lost everything and realize I still had something. To realize that something is me, and I’m worth it. My dreams, my wants, my aspirations: all worth fighting for. Now, if I could just feel that spark all the time I think I’d have reached a second turning point. Or maybe that is my great turning point yet to be.

  5. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    There has been a few memorable turning points, first and foremost the Eaton Canyon fire on January 8th. I was faced with a choice after losing everything I’ve worked for for 40 years either start drinking again, or face everything and and recover get the ball rolling stay sober and help another person who also lost everything.

  6. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Subtly. Sometimes change comes in on cats feet. The slow, gentle approach, recognized just after it has appeared. Just as addiction doesn’t destroy life instantly, neither does recovery happen all at once.

    I am blessed with the curse of much knowledge, I know a lot of stuff. Yet it is what I do that matters in life and not what I do. I reference this because early in treatment, as in other areas of life, I generally know the answer before the question is asked. Yet, here I am in recovery. It is not what what I know but what I do.

    And so it is in my recovery that over time I notice the Subtle shifts in attitude, behavior, personality, mindset. By the grace of my HP recovery happens on its own time, gently and with all the dexterity of a cat navigating a mine field.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  7. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    The most memorable turnin’ point for me was when startin’ out I started gettin’ anywhere from 3 weeks to a month with nothin’ in my system at all of substances i no longer wanted to use. I sometimes would get upset though that I couldn’t at least get months, but still i never gave up at least, and I was just grateful on the journey my mindset has been changin’ more and more to wantin’ complete abstinence. My endurance and stamina have been increasin’ while I block almost forced mental temptation everywhere. My guard continually has to stay up, and I should let just about nothin’ stand in the way of the goals I set out to complete.

  8. Bodhi Baba Avatar
    Bodhi Baba

    FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “I find that I am now in the hold of compulsion where food is concerned. I may always be in the state of compulsion, but I learn to pray when I begin to obsess. I cannot feed by spirit by feeding my body.” (Margot, 10/18/2011)

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