How Our Self-Perceptions are Deeply Warped Due to the ‘Fun House Mirror Effect’ – Step 4

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WHEN INTROSPECTION REVEALS DISTORTED SELF-PERCEPTIONS –

“We want to find

exactly how, when,

and where our natural

desires have warp-

ed us.” (12 &

12, p, 42)

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What self-perceptions have you held lately that no longer serve you?

OR

Is it hard for you to say thank you when someone gives you a gift?

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Shame – Evelyn Champagne King (6:31)

Creative Quotations by Alice Childress (1:28)

Meditation for Deep Introspection (9:40)



Analysis: Straightening the Mirror

Our self-perception often suffers from distortion. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions guides our search. We investigate how desires warped our view. This honest introspection reveals hidden truths. We face the past with courage. A Higher Power illuminates our path toward clarity.

Growth requires acknowledging our flawed beliefs. It Works: How and Why reminds us that change remains possible. We cannot alter the past. However, we can reshape our internal narrative. This process heals deep emotional wounds. We replace pain with new understanding.

Alice Childress highlights our struggle to accept kindness. Many people harbor a warped sense of worth. Brené Brown mirrors this wisdom through her research (Brown, 2012). She emphasizes the necessity of vulnerability. Wellbriety teachings reinforce this journey of recovery. “Healing starts when we tell our truth” (White Bison, 2002, p. 140). We align our spirits with reality. Every step brings us closer to peace.

References

Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly. Gotham Books.

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

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Citas, Títulos y Referencias

CÓMO NUESTRAS AUTOPERCEPCIONES ESTÁN PROFUNDAMENTE DEFORMADAS DEBIDO AL ‘EFECTO DE ESPEJO DE FERIA’ – PASO 4

CUANDO LA INTROSPECCIÓN REVELA AUTOPERCEPCIONES DISTORSIONADAS –

“Queremos descubrir exactamente cómo, cuándo y dónde nuestros deseos naturales nos han deformado.” (12 y 12, p. 42)

INCLUSO LA GRATITUD SE TUERCE Y CONVIERTE EL BIEN EN DOLOR –

“Aunque doloroso y triste, el pasado no se puede cambiar. Sin embargo, las creencias deformadas que hemos desarrollado sobre nosotros mismos y sobre los demás pueden cambiarse…” (Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué, p. 32)

ALICE CHILDRESS –

“Un regalo, ya sea un presente, una palabra amable o un trabajo hecho con cuidado y amor, se explica por sí mismo… y si recibirlo te avergüenza, es porque tu ‘caja de agradecimientos’ está deformada.”

Alice Childress (1920 – 1994)

Análisis

Nuestra autopercepción a menudo sufre de distorsión. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones guía nuestra búsqueda. Investigamos cómo los deseos deformaron nuestra visión. Esta introspección honesta revela verdades ocultas. Enfrentamos el pasado con coraje. Un Poder Superior ilumina nuestro camino hacia la claridad.

El crecimiento requiere reconocer nuestras creencias erróneas. Funciona: Cómo y Por Qué nos recuerda que el cambio sigue siendo posible. No podemos alterar el pasado. Sin embargo, podemos remodelar nuestra narrativa interna. Este proceso sana heridas emocionales profundas. Reemplazamos el dolor con una nueva comprensión.

Alice Childress destaca nuestra lucha por aceptar la bondad. Muchas personas albergan un sentido de valor deformado. Brené Brown refleja esta sabiduría a través de su investigación (Brown, 2012). Ella enfatiza la necesidad de la vulnerabilidad. Las enseñanzas de Wellbriety refuerzan este viaje de recuperación. “La sanación comienza cuando decimos nuestra verdad” (White Bison, 2002, p. 140). Alineamos nuestros espíritus con la realidad. Cada paso nos acerca a la paz.

Pregunta Concluyente

¿Te resulta difícil decir gracias cuando alguien te da un regalo?

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Comments

14 responses to “How Our Self-Perceptions are Deeply Warped Due to the ‘Fun House Mirror Effect’ – Step 4”

  1. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Believing that I need to achieve everything according to my own strength, instead of relying on the Holy Spirit and allowing God’s work to fulfill…

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    The idea that I am not worthy no longer serves me and is no longer allowed in my life.

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

    It really depends on who gives me the gift, & why. For the most part, it’d be deeply appreciated- though I have a tendency to think of myself in debt. In other cases, I find myself wondering what the gifted wants in exchange- but then, it isn’t really a gift anymore.

  4. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    I love to be generous and help people. And fortunately, it has created an energy of reciprocation from people in my times of need. While I would rather be in a place where I can give, I am always grateful to receive. Just yesterday a very kind person provided a great lunch to me and my friends. It was a kind and gracious gesture of love and appreciation.

    I appreciate the opportunity to participate and share my recovery with you. Grateful <3

  5. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Once I sorted through all the bad in my life through the fourth step, it becomes easier to accept love from people. It’s amazing how just by staying clean and sober and working the steps life’s jigsaw puzzle snaps into place. And having the most powerful higher power in the universe doesn’t hurt either…

  6. Tony o Avatar
    Tony o

    Once I feel a social requirement. It’s in my nature to follow through. I’ve noticed this can be taken advantage of. I need to keep objectivity and focus on mutual benefit and growth.

  7. Simon Yebio Avatar
    Simon Yebio

    The self deprivation thought that I’ve had about myself which no longer serves me is believing that I am not capable of living life on life’s terms without the exact assistance from other people. In other words being able to support myself without family and friends directly involved in the day-to-day

  8. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    Coming to realize that my “thanks box” cannot be filled unless I am working on my resentments. It is long past time for me to let go of resentments that are literally age-old. Time for me to step up, stop being filled with bitterness because of misunderstandings, and create space in myself for love and joy. Say, “bye-bye” resentments!

  9. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + happy July 5. Here is today’s thought. Sometimes we have to go through something which seems unbearable + terrible. However, these trials can be the very seeds which will lead to something good. Trust in God. He will give you the strength to overcome. Blessings. BB

  10. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    I know realize I’ve once again had ‘unreasonable expectations’ of a spiritual teacher and now must right-size that relationship. This is prolly my most frequent character defect.

  11. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    I guess I’m still too much of a newcomer (11 days) and still just starting to dig through my own BS. I’ve felt pretty thankful every day since my last drink. Because I was just done. So I still am feeling like a burden has been lifted. So lately I’ve felt pretty grateful. I guess the idea that suddenly my life is all hunky dorry is a little “warped.” But as long as I’m moving forward in recovery I’m not going to second guess it.

  12. Margot E. Avatar
    Margot E.

    I once heard a drug/alcohol counselor say in exasperation, “They don’t know how to be grateful!” Well, of course we do not know how to be grateful; Coming up for air after many years underwater, we first gasp for breath; ah, sweet oxygen in my lungs; sweet Higher Power in my life! Then we realize we have totally screwed up our lives and begin to recover from that. Then, working the first three steps we learn we are loved, lovable and loving. I learn to be grateful for the unconditional love I get and can give. Then I realize that things may not be so bad after all.

  13. Slim Jim Avatar
    Slim Jim

    I still have problems accepting praise and that feels like it comes from low self-esteem. What I need to keep in mind is that not only am I worth a little praise now and then, its also makes the giver of praise feel more comfortable when I accept their praise with grace.

  14. brita Avatar
    brita

    Again, great quote. I can never see the good of hard work I do & am embarrassed by compliments or minimize it – I’m against me! help AA! 🙂

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