Even when the World Feels as if it’s Teetering on a Precipice; Take Action & VOTE! – Step 8

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FIRST WE ACCEPT THAT CHANGE TAKES TIME AND TAKE ACTION –

“But we shouldn’t become discouraged if we find that we aren’t changing as quickly as we would like. We can’t expect to be free of all our defects overnight.” (Overeaters Anon., pg. 56)

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What have you to ‘take action’ and live according to your own spiritual ideal, lately?

What is one new goal you want to try this week?

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Get Out and Vote – Those American Girls (1:54)

Spiritual Freedom in America – Emerson (1:44)

Powerful Healing Gayatri Mantra (3:31)

Analysis: The Steady March of Growth

Change requires profound patience. Overeaters Anonymous reminds us that personal transformation takes time. We cannot expect instant perfection. Recovery unfolds slowly. Furthermore, fellowship sustains our momentum. Bringing friends along enriches our journey.

We embrace principles within the present moment. The Basic Text emphasizes joy in daily action. Spiritually refreshed individuals celebrate life. Meanwhile, Ralph Waldo Emerson championed continuous self-improvement. He argued that striving beyond mastery fuels true evolution. A Higher Power grants inner strength. Wellbriety wisdom echoes this truth. “Change begins from within” (White Bison, 2002, p. 84). Courage replaces hesitation. Action defeats despair.

References Emerson, R. W. (1841). Essays: First Series. James Munroe and Company. Overeaters Anonymous. (2001). Overeaters Anonymous (3rd ed.). Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to Wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.

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Citas, Títulos y Referencias

INCLUSO CUANDO EL MUNDO PARECE ESTAR AL BORDE DE UN ABISMO; ¡TOME ACCIÓN Y VOTE! – PASO 8

PRIMERO ACEPTAMOS QUE EL CAMBIO TOMA TIEMPO –

“Pero no debemos desanimarnos si descubrimos que no estamos cambiando tan rápidamente como nos gustaría. No podemos esperar librarnos de todos nuestros defectos de la noche a la mañana.” (Overeaters Anon., p. 56)

LUEGO TRAIGA A UN AMIGO O DOS CON USTED –

“…simplemente intentamos vivir este programa en el aquí y el ahora. Encontramos alegría al comenzar a aprender cómo vivir según los principios… necesarios para llevar el mensaje de recuperación.” “Espiritualmente renovados, nos alegra estar vivos.” (The Basic Text, p. 52)

RALPH WALDO EMERSON –

“A menos que intentes hacer algo más allá de lo que ya has dominado, nunca crecerás.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882), poeta estadounidense

Análisis

El cambio requiere una profunda paciencia. Overeaters Anonymous nos recuerda que la transformación personal toma tiempo. No podemos esperar perfección instantánea. La recuperación se despliega lentamente. Además, la compañía sostiene nuestro impulso. Llevar amigos enriquece nuestro viaje.

Abrazamos los principios en el momento presente. The Basic Text enfatiza la alegría en la acción diaria. Los individuos espiritualmente renovados celebran la vida. Mientras tanto, Ralph Waldo Emerson defendió el automejoramiento continuo. Él argumentó que esforzarse más allá del dominio alimenta la verdadera evolución. Un Poder Superior otorga fuerza interior. La sabiduría de Wellbriety hace eco de esta verdad. “El cambio comienza desde adentro” (White Bison, 2002, p. 84). El valor reemplaza la vacilación. La acción derrota la desesperación.

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8 responses to “Even when the World Feels as if it’s Teetering on a Precipice; Take Action & VOTE! – Step 8”

November 8, 2025

eli

I’ve been actively learning about my own beliefs. Taking a step back and building to a belief, instead of thinking a thing is right just because it feels right. That doesn’t necessarily change my initial positions, but it makes for an actual body of knowledge instead of a collection of vibes. There are many actual actions I can take to produce change, but to find them I must learn about problems we face.

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November 4, 2025

Ricky

About two months ago, I got harassed in a public restroom for my gender identity. The man who harassed me was acting aggressive and probably would have escalated to physical violence if I didn’t escape.

Immediately after I escaped, my sober friend took me by the hand to their car, consoled me, and brought the manager of the building out to get a statement from me. The friend let me scream my frustrations in their car, then I returned to my temporary home in the IOP housing at my treatment center, and I was surrounded with love, support, and recovery.

This event reminded me of the value of community. Community is the antidote to addiction. Had I been alone that day, I would have completely shut down and isolated from the trauma, and I might have even relapsed. But because I had support, I am able to continue thriving.

About a week later, the same sober friend took me to an all-trans wrestling event. I was scared to go in; what if they didn’t have good security? What if a hateful person attended the event just to be violent? But as soon as I saw all the trans beauty and joy in the room, all my worries melted away, and I had an amazing time. By being ourselves, we inherently support and inspire one other. And now, my job is to pay it forward however I can.

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November 4, 2025

cb7595

lately, what i’ve done to “take action” and live by my own spiritual ideals has been to practice a daily 10th step. i check in every night with how i’ve conducted myself throughout the day, and make amends when necessary. so long as i am honest with myself, this allows me to engage with the world in a way that feels both authentic and in alignment with my morals and values.

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November 4, 2025

Sabrina J

One day at a time. I find that when staying out of my own way by not overthinking it is easier and my own natural state to live spiritually. It is my experience that I have an internal moral/ethical compass that is very consistently accurate when I am not in ego. It is the need to be right or more intelligent, self-righteous, where I find that gets lost, as it resides in ego. When I slow down, be mindful and present, the need for ego to dominate is muted.

Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

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November 4, 2025

E-Dawg

I take action by taking Jesus by the hand, letting the holy spirit guide my way, and God’s got my back…
And as far as the second question going out with friends can always build one’s self-esteem simply going out will overcome isolation and make you feel part of… which is extremely important in recovery.

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November 4, 2025

Elexi W.S.A.

I can take a good amount of actions by not associating with people who like confusion, although I am investigative, so do spend time at that as well as lots of study, so that I know what I’m doin’ fully, although I have to admit I do have a lot of smarts already, just things that like to be set backs out there unfortunately. Don’t really care to make friends anymore at times, but would rather spend more time with some associations, and lookin’ for work, goin’ to school/takin’ classes or other safer extracurricular activities. If those wants are important to other people, or they’re fakin’ too much I have to become more distant, because after what I’ve been through with sick people topped the charts in my whole life recently. I’m still in awe that sick people may be lurkin’ around – all the way to the gov’t, but what’s new. Those only bring forms of misery anyways, another messed up karma I see some dealin’ with now – then havin’ to medicate all the time just to keep it from resurfacin’, but then forget to deal with the problems at hand, and put it all in that type of medication makin’ it even worse. This is what I’ve seen so everyone stay lookin’ out for those deceivers.

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November 7, 2012

Jon G.

Currently my faith is being tested once more as my business is slow again. Today, I refused to listen to my negative thoughts, I took some contrary action in that I forced myself to so some of my daily routine (ie. exercise and meditation) despite not wanting to do so. I also let a difficult client rant and rave without provoking a negative reaction on my part. I constantly reminded myself that she was a spiritually sick child of God and I allowed her to be herself without having to sacrifice my own values or to cave-in to her selfish and unrealistic demands.

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November 6, 2012

Margot E.

I’m not altogether convinced we have as much freedom of religion as we would like. Take myself, for example: it is simply not okay to state a religious preference that I do not like – at least not near me. Perhaps the spiritual freedom I require is the spiritual freedom I need to extend to others. If I cannot listen, truly listen, why would anyone else?

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