The Secrets to HOW and Why Spiritual Principles Work in Our Lives – Step 7

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“The point is, that we are willing to grow along spiritual lines. The principles we have set down are guides to progress. We claim spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection.” (The Big Book, p. 60)

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HOW have you been Honest or Open-minded or Willing, to be spiritual/loving lately?

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How can you let hope guide your actions today instead of fear?

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Analysis: The Path of Progress

Three vital principles anchor recovery. The Basic Text outlines honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. These elements form the foundational HOW. Initial honesty stops active destruction. Furthermore, The Big Book champions spiritual progress over perfection. Growth requires steady devotion.

Michael J. Fox famously targets excellence instead of perfection. Perfection remains a Higher Power‘s domain. Therefore, humans embrace continuous improvement. Wellbriety teachings reinforce this gentle journey. “Walking the red road brings daily healing” (White Bison, 2002, p. 45). Grace replaces unrealistic expectations. Individuals flourish through humble persistence.

References

Fox, M. J. (2002). Lucky Man: A Memoir. Hyperion.

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

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LOS SECRETOS DE CÓMO Y POR QUÉ LOS PRINCIPIOS ESPIRITUALES FUNCIONAN EN NUESTRAS VIDAS – PASO 7

HONESTIDAD, APERTURA Y BUENA VOLUNTAD (EL CÓMO) –

“Tres principios espirituales básicos son la honestidad, la mente abierta y la buena voluntad. Estos son el CÓMO de nuestro programa. La honestidad inicial que expresamos es el deseo de dejar de consumir. A continuación, admitimos honestamente nuestra impotencia y lo inmanejable de nuestras vidas.” (El Texto Básico, p. 96)

Y EL POR QUÉ –

“El punto es que estamos dispuestos a crecer en el plano espiritual. Los principios que hemos establecido son guías para el progreso. Pretendemos alcanzar el progreso espiritual más que la perfección espiritual.” (El Libro Grande, p. 60)

MICHAEL J. FOX –

“Tengo cuidado de no confundir la excelencia con la perfección. Puedo aspirar a la excelencia; la perfección es asunto de Dios.”

— Michael J. Fox (1961 – ), actor estadounidense

Análisis

Tres principios vitales anclan la recuperación. El Texto Básico delinea la honestidad, la mente abierta y la buena voluntad. Estos elementos forman el CÓMO fundamental. La honestidad inicial detiene la destrucción activa. Además, El Libro Grande defiende el progreso espiritual por encima de la perfección. El crecimiento requiere una devoción constante.

Michael J. Fox apunta famosamente a la excelencia en lugar de a la perfección. La perfección sigue siendo el dominio de un Poder Superior. Por lo tanto, los humanos abrazan la mejora continua. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety refuerzan este viaje apacible. “Caminar por el camino rojo trae sanación diaria” (White Bison, 2002, p. 45). La gracia reemplaza las expectativas poco realistas. Los individuos florecen mediante la persistencia humilde.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Cuál es una meta en la que deseas mejorar en lugar de intentar que sea perfecta?

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10 responses to “The Secrets to HOW and Why Spiritual Principles Work in Our Lives – Step 7”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Hope is a doorway to faith.

  2. Mink Avatar
    Mink

    Today I can face my fears by working on my studying instead of pushing it off, because my education gives me hope for the future.

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

    To hope and move towards a desired outcome is more enjoyable than running away from fear. It allows me to set and reach goals instead of purely reacting to circumstance. It’s a privilege to think and act in this way at any point.

  4. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    I can let hope guide my actions instead of fear, by believin’ even when somethin’ seems bleak I can still overcome my addictions, or a lifestyle that’s not goin’ to be good for me in what I want to obtain. I go through a lot sometimes, but don’t have to let it defeat me like life seems to want to defeat us all at times. Spirituality, meetins’ and any improvements are a blessin’. Sometimes we have to go through things to realize somethin’ isn’t for us at all due to the nature of problems. Today I participated in a CODA meetin’ that was great for me to draw out boundaries with people when I feel my relations with others is not workin’ out. Even when it feels like I’m experiencin’ a mass of people that are racist or truly criminally minded I don’t have to give up that I will meet people that aren’t that way eventually. At least not knowin’ about people also gives moi(me) more quality time alone too.

  5. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    I think being hopeful is one of the prerequisites to motivation. In that sense to be hopeful is to have a certain level of drive in our endeavors, or at least fuel for the drive. When I’m in a hope drought I find myself falling behind in a lot of ways, and do my best to change my mindset when I notice it

  6. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Fear profits a person nothing. Meaning that fear is self induced. In the movie Revolver, a complex interpersonal exploration, includes a scene where the the main character battles his ego, with the ego yelling, Fear Me. By this time, the character has learned that this voice is internal. And his response is self imposed.

    When I choice, hope and possibilities instead of fear, it is the hope and possibilities that grow. When I focus is where the growth occurs. And I seek to tend my garden of hope and grow possibilities.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  7. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    If we are careless and failed to grasp the spiritual meaning of this step we may have difficulties and allow fear to take over. Humility plays a big part in this program and a new way of life if a person is truly sick of their past life or their current life in turmoil all they have to do is become willing and ask God to lead the way and hope will replace fear.

  8. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    For myself, the question didn’t get me on the side thought “Have I been actually loving or spiritual at all recently?”, the question got me on the word how. See, I believe that we all go through performing some act of love, however, how we do it is not always obvious and can be as simple as saying hello to someone or even sitting in awkward silence with someone because they just need someone there. I realized that while I contemplated on how, the answer stood right in front of me- I have been more tired than usual this week because throughout the entire week, I would stay up late to play video games or talk with friends. I have taken more time out of my relaxing time to be able to hang out with more than one friend group a day because I wanted to be able to let them know that I loved and cared about them. While this act of love may be more on the subtle side, it holds the same value because I know that I am more willing to sacrifice more of my time to be able to be with them.

  9. Bodhi Baba Avatar
    Bodhi Baba

    FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “Ironically, I work so hard to believe in a Higher Power that I forget is there when I am in need. I forget that my Higher Power speaks through others, speaks at meetings, and when I can be still, speaks in my heart. I do have to keep repeating, “I am not a human being trying to be spiritual; I am a spiritual being learning to be human.” (Margot, 10/10/2012)

  10. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    Ironically, I work so hard to believe in a Higher Power that I forget is there when I am in need. I forget that my Higher Power speaks through others, speaks at meetings, and when I can be still, speaks in my heart. I do have to keep repeating, “I am not a human being trying to be spiritual; I am a spiritual being learning to be human.”

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