March 19 2025 Pancake Marathon APS
- Mar 19
- 24 min read
The Set Aside Prayer (or lay aside prayer): Dear God, please set aside everything I think I know About myself, this book, my disease, these steps, and especially about you dear God so that I might have an open mind And a new experience with all these things. Please help me to see the truth.
Pancake Marathon APS: Acronyms (bold) Principles (italic) Slogans (underlined)
Slogans are wisdom written in shorthand and Acronyms are just the sum/the Virtues, of all that wisdom: WISDOM: When In Self, Discover Our Motives
As I come to this point in my life, I acknowledge the hurt: so I get to halt; so that I can let go and let God. for it's only in this that I can find serenity as then I will know a new piece and a New Freedom, finding that I can lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in my fellows; for only then will I be able to try to carry the message to the sick and suffering: even if I am that: So willing to be hurt and not understood allowing the “ misery loves company,” overlooking the simple fact this is a simple program for complicated people. at times for getting that it's showing up for the miracle, staying teachable, and to be of service: all by practicing the principles and all my affairs absolutely through that of the god of my understanding.
PM with Gemini
1. Shortened:
Arriving at this life stage, I acknowledge pain, halt, surrender to God, find serenity, freedom, and altruism, to carry the message, even through hurt, remembering it's a simple program, showing up, staying teachable, serving, and trusting God.
Key Points:
Acknowledging pain leads to halt and surrender.
Serenity, freedom, and altruism are found.
Carrying the message, even through hurt, is crucial.
Simple program, teachability, service, and trust in God are key.
Expanded Explanation: In its most concise form, this version highlights the journey from pain to surrender and transformation. It emphasizes the key elements of the process: acknowledging pain, taking a pause, surrendering to a higher power, and experiencing positive changes such as serenity, freedom, and a shift from selfishness to altruism. It also stresses the importance of carrying the message, even in the face of difficulties, and remembering the fundamental simplicity of the program, which involves showing up, staying teachable, serving others, and trusting in a higher power.
2. Rephrased:
At this juncture in my life, I recognize my hurt and choose to pause, allowing myself to let go and trust in God. It is through this surrender that I find serenity and experience a new sense of peace and freedom. I discover that I can shift my focus from selfish pursuits to caring for others. This enables me to share my experience with those who are suffering, even when I myself am struggling. I am reminded that this program is simple, despite its complexity, and that the key is to be present, remain open to learning, and be of service, all while practicing principles and trusting in the God of my understanding.
Key Points:
Recognizing hurt leads to pause and surrender.
Serenity, peace, and freedom are experienced.
Shifting focus from self to others.
Sharing experience despite personal struggles.
Simple program, presence, teachability, service, and trust in God.
Expanded Explanation: This rephrased version provides a slightly more nuanced description of the journey. It emphasizes the choice to pause and surrender, highlighting the active role the individual plays in their transformation. It also clarifies the shift from selfishness to caring for others, and it acknowledges the personal struggle involved in carrying the message. The phrase "at this juncture in my life" adds a sense of reflection and perspective, while the reminder about the simple program despite its complexity offers reassurance.
3. Elaborate:
As I reflect upon this particular phase in my life, I cannot ignore the presence of deep-seated hurt within me. It is at this point that I consciously choose to halt my usual patterns and routines, creating space for a profound act of surrender. I relinquish control and place my trust in God, believing that it is only through this surrender that I can truly find serenity and experience a new sense of inner peace and freedom. In this state of surrender, I discover a remarkable shift within myself, a gradual detachment from selfish desires and a growing interest in the well-being of others. This newfound altruism empowers me to attempt to share my experience and message with those who are also suffering, even when I myself am grappling with pain and misunderstanding. I remind myself that this program, despite its intricate aspects, is fundamentally simple and accessible to all. The essence lies in showing up with an open heart, remaining teachable and receptive to guidance, and actively seeking opportunities to be of service. All of this is grounded in the practice of principles and the unwavering trust in the God of my understanding, which guides and sustains me in all aspects of my life.
Key Points:
Reflection upon life phase reveals deep-seated hurt.
Conscious choice to halt and surrender to God.
Serenity, peace, and freedom are found in surrender.
Shift from selfish desires to altruism.
Sharing experience with suffering individuals despite personal struggles.
Simple program, showing up, teachability, service, and trust in God.
Expanded Explanation: This elaborate version provides a more detailed and introspective account of the individual's journey. It emphasizes the depth of the hurt and the conscious nature of the decision to halt and surrender. The description of serenity, peace, and freedom is more expansive, and the shift from selfishness to altruism is portrayed as a remarkable and empowering transformation. The explanation of carrying the message acknowledges the personal challenges involved, and the reminder about the simple program is framed as a self-reassurance. The conclusion emphasizes the grounding in principles and the unwavering trust in God, providing a sense of stability and guidance.
4. Formal:
At this juncture in my personal narrative, the recognition of emotional distress is acknowledged. Consequently, a deliberate cessation of customary patterns is undertaken, thereby facilitating a relinquishment of control and a reliance upon divine guidance. It is posited that through this act of surrender, a state of serenity may be achieved, alongside the acquisition of inner peace and personal liberty. Furthermore, a discernible shift in focus from self-centered pursuits to an engagement with the welfare of others is observed. This altruistic inclination enables the conveyance of one's experience to those experiencing adversity, notwithstanding personal challenges. It is reiterated that the aforementioned program, despite its complexities, maintains a foundational simplicity. The imperative actions include presence, receptivity to learning, and provision of service, all predicated upon the implementation of principles and an unwavering faith in a higher power.
Key Points:
Recognition of emotional distress leads to cessation and reliance upon divine guidance.
Serenity, inner peace, and personal liberty are achieved.
Shift from self-centered pursuits to altruism.
Conveyance of experience to those in adversity.
Foundational simplicity, presence, receptivity, service, and faith in a higher power.
Expanded Explanation: This formal version employs elevated language and a detached tone, conveying a sense of objectivity and precision. It avoids personal pronouns and uses more sophisticated vocabulary, such as "juncture," "cessation," "relinquishment," and "posited." The description of the process is presented as a logical and structured sequence, emphasizing the deliberate nature of each step. The reiteration about the foundational simplicity is framed as a reminder of the core principles, and the conclusion emphasizes the imperative actions and the unwavering faith in a higher power.
5. Casual:
So, like, I'm at this point in my life where I'm really hurting, and I just gotta stop everything. I need to let go and let God take over, you know? Because that's the only way I'm gonna find some peace and be free. I'm trying to care less about myself and more about other people, so I can maybe help those who are struggling, even if I'm struggling too. It's a simple thing, this program, even if it feels complicated. I just need to show up, stay open to learning, and help out. And trust God, obviously.
Key Points:
Acknowledging hurt leads to stopping and surrendering.
Finding peace and freedom through surrender.
Caring less about self and more about others.
Helping others even when struggling.
Simple program, showing up, staying open, helping out, and trusting God.
Expanded Explanation: This casual version uses informal language and a conversational tone, creating a sense of relatability and immediacy. The use of phrases like "like," "gotta," "you know," and "just" makes the message feel personal and authentic. It conveys the individual's emotional state in a straightforward manner and emphasizes the simplicity of the program, despite its perceived complexity. The conclusion is direct and to the point, highlighting the essential actions and the importance of trust in God.
6. Summarize:
Acknowledging pain leads to surrender to God, resulting in serenity, freedom, altruism, and the ability to carry a message to others, despite personal struggles. This is achieved through a simple program of presence, teachability, service, and trust in a higher power.
Key Points:
Pain acknowledgment leads to surrender.
Surrender yields serenity, freedom, and altruism.
Carrying a message despite struggles.
Simple program: presence, teachability, service, trust.
Expanded Explanation: This summary provides a concise overview of the entire message. It captures the initial state of pain, the key action of surrendering to a higher power, the resulting positive changes, and the method for sustaining these changes. It emphasizes the simplicity of the program and the importance of trust in a higher power, providing a clear and efficient understanding of the core message.
7. Bullet Points:
Acknowledging the hurt at this point in life.
Choosing to halt and surrender to God.
Finding serenity, peace, and freedom.
Shifting from selfishness to interest in others.
Carrying the message to the sick and suffering, despite personal pain.
Remembering the program's simplicity for complicated people.
Showing up for the miracle.
Staying teachable.
Being of service.
Practicing principles and trusting the God of one's understanding.
Key Points:
Sequential steps and key actions are listed.
Each point represents a stage or principle.
Expanded Explanation: The bullet points provide a clear, structured breakdown of the message. They make it easy to follow the progression of thoughts and actions, highlighting each step or principle as a distinct element. This format is useful for clarity and organization, allowing the reader to quickly grasp the key components of the journey and the program being described.
8. Empathetic:
I hear the pain you're feeling and the courage it takes to stop and surrender. It's beautiful that you've found serenity and freedom through this, and your desire to help others, even when you're hurting, is truly inspiring. You're reminding yourself of the simple things—showing up, being open, serving, and trusting—and that's incredibly powerful.
Key Points:
Acknowledges and validates the pain.
Recognizes the courage of surrender.
Appreciates the resulting serenity and freedom.
Inspiring desire to help others.
Powerful reminder of simple principles.
Expanded Explanation: This empathetic version centers on validating the individual's feelings and experiences. It acknowledges the pain and the courage it takes to surrender, creating a sense of understanding and support. It praises the positive outcomes and the desire to help others, reinforcing the individual's efforts. By highlighting the power of the simple reminders, it offers encouragement and validation of the chosen path.
9. Alternative Viewpoint:
Perhaps the hurt was a necessary catalyst, pushing you to halt and surrender. The resulting serenity and freedom weren't just found, but were always there, waiting to be uncovered through this process. The struggles you face while carrying the message are not a hindrance but a testament to your authenticity and relatability.
Key Points:
Hurt as a necessary catalyst.
Serenity and freedom as always present.
Struggles as a testament to authenticity.
Expanded Explanation: This alternative viewpoint offers a different interpretation of the events. It suggests that the pain was not simply a negative experience but a necessary trigger for growth and change. It also reframes the resulting positive outcomes as not just new discoveries but rather the uncovering of inherent qualities that were always present. The struggles faced while helping others are seen not as obstacles but as validating and strengthening aspects of the individual's journey.
10. Detached Observer View (Third-Person Perspective):
The individual acknowledged emotional pain at a certain point in their life. They chose to halt and surrender to a higher power, which led to experiences of serenity, freedom, and altruism. They aimed to carry a message to others, despite personal challenges, and reminded themselves of the program's simplicity, focusing on presence, teachability, service, and trust in their understanding of God.
Key Points:
Focuses on the individual's actions and choices.
Objective and avoids personal judgment.
Describes the process and its outcomes.
Expanded Explanation: This detached observer view provides a neutral and objective account of the events. It describes the individual's actions and choices without personal interpretation or emotional commentary. This approach creates a sense of distance and allows for a clear and unbiased understanding of the situation. It focuses on what the individual did and what they experienced, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.
11. Non-Attachment (Buddhist-Inspired Perspective):
The hurt arose, and the desire to halt and surrender arose. Serenity, freedom, and altruism arose. The desire to carry a message arose, along with struggles and reminders. Observe these arising and passing phenomena without clinging. Find peace in the present moment, regardless of what arises.
Key Points:
All phenomena arise and pass.
Observe without clinging.
Peace is in the present moment.
Expanded Explanation: This perspective draws from Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the impermanence and interconnectedness of all things. It suggests that all experiences, whether painful or pleasant, are transient and arise due to various conditions. The key is to observe these experiences without attachment or clinging, recognizing their impermanent nature. By focusing on the present moment and letting go of desires and aversions, one can find peace regardless of what arises.
12. Stoic View (Radical Acceptance & Control):
The hurt existed. Accept this. You chose to halt and surrender, which was within your control. Serenity, freedom, and altruism are valuable outcomes. Focus on your present actions: carrying the message, practicing principles, and trusting in God. These are within your control.
Key Points:
Accept what is past and unchangeable.
Focus on present actions within your control.
Valuable outcomes are a result of your choices.
Expanded Explanation: Stoicism emphasizes accepting what is beyond our control and focusing on what we can influence. The hurt is a past event, and therefore, unchangeable. The individual's focus should be on their present actions and choices, such as carrying the message, practicing principles, and trusting in God. These are within their control and align with the Stoic ideal of living in accordance with reason and virtue.
13. Psychological Lens (Cognitive Framing & Self-Compassion):
The hurt was likely amplified by negative thought patterns. The choice to halt and surrender was a healthy coping mechanism. Serenity, freedom, and altruism are positive emotional outcomes. Acknowledge the challenges of carrying the message and practice self-compassion. Reframe the program's simplicity as a strength, not a weakness.
Key Points:
Hurt amplified by negative thoughts.
Surrender as a healthy coping mechanism.
Positive emotional outcomes are achieved.
Self-compassion for challenges.
Reframing simplicity as a strength.
Expanded Explanation: From a psychological perspective, the hurt is seen as potentially magnified by negative thought patterns or cognitive distortions. The choice to halt and surrender is viewed as a positive and adaptive coping strategy. The resulting emotional outcomes are acknowledged as valuable and beneficial. The challenges faced while helping others are met with self-compassion, and the simplicity of the program is reframed as a strength, rather than a limitation.
14. Energy Flow Perspective (Quantum / Spirituality):
The hurt was a blockage in your energy flow. Surrender allowed energy to shift and flow freely, resulting in serenity, freedom, and altruism. Focus on maintaining this flow through presence, teachability, service, and trust in your higher power.
Key Points:
Hurt as an energy blockage.
Surrender shifts energy flow.
Maintaining flow through key principles.
Expanded Explanation: This perspective views the hurt as a disruption in the natural flow of energy within the individual. The act of surrendering allows energy to shift and flow freely, releasing the blockage and restoring balance. This shift in energy is what leads to the experience of serenity, freedom, and altruism. The focus then becomes maintaining this healthy energy flow, which is achieved through consistently practicing presence, teachability, service to others, and trust in one's higher power. These practices act as channels for positive energy to flow, preventing future blockages and promoting overall well-being. It's a holistic view that connects physical, emotional, and spiritual health through the concept of energy flow, suggesting that healing and transformation occur when this flow is restored and maintained.
15. Existentialist Approach (Freedom & Responsibility):
You are free to define the meaning of this hurt and this point in your life. You are responsible for choosing to halt and surrender. You are creating your own serenity, freedom, and purpose. You choose to carry the message, even through suffering. This is your authentic journey.
Key Points:
You are free to define meaning.
You are responsible for your choices.
You are creating your own path.
This is your authentic journey.
Expanded Explanation: Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility. This viewpoint highlights that the individual is not a passive victim of circumstances but rather an active agent in their own life. They have the freedom to interpret and assign meaning to their pain and their current life situation. They are responsible for their choices, including the decision to halt and surrender. They are actively creating their own serenity, freedom, and purpose, and they choose to carry the message, even when it is difficult. This is not a predetermined path but rather a unique and authentic journey that they are forging themselves.
16. Mythological / Archetypal Perspective:
This is a descent into the underworld of pain, followed by a rebirth into serenity and purpose. You are the hero who confronts suffering and returns with a message of hope for others. The simple program is the map, and the God of your understanding is your guide.
Key Points:
Descent into the underworld (pain).
Rebirth into serenity and purpose.
You are the hero with a message of hope.
Simple program is the map, God is the guide.
Expanded Explanation: This perspective views the experience through the lens of mythology and archetypes. The journey into pain is likened to a descent into the underworld, a symbolic realm of darkness and challenge. The resulting serenity and purpose represent a rebirth or transformation. The individual is seen as a hero who confronts suffering and returns with a valuable message that can help others. The simple program serves as a guide or map for navigating the journey, and the God of the individual's understanding acts as a spiritual guide and source of strength.
17. Law of Attraction & Inspired Action Perspective:
You attracted the hurt through past thoughts or actions. You attracted the clarity and surrender through your desire for change. Now, align your thoughts and actions with serenity, freedom, and service to attract more of the same. Inspired action is showing up, staying teachable, and trusting God.
Key Points:
You attract what you focus on.
Alignment attracts desired outcomes.
Inspired action is crucial.
Expanded Explanation: The Law of Attraction suggests that like attracts like. This viewpoint posits that the individual's past thoughts or actions attracted the hurt they experienced. Similarly, their desire for change and clarity attracted the opportunity for surrender and transformation. To continue attracting positive outcomes, they must now align their thoughts and actions with serenity, freedom, and service. Inspired action, such as showing up, staying teachable, and trusting God, will further reinforce this positive alignment and attract more of the same.
18. Mirror Reflection (Self-Perception & Projection):
The hurt reflected unresolved internal issues. The willingness to be hurt and misunderstood reflected a fear of vulnerability. By acknowledging and releasing these internal patterns, you opened yourself to serenity, freedom, and authentic connection with others.
Key Points:
External experiences reflect internal issues.
Willingness to be hurt reflects fear of vulnerability.
Releasing internal patterns leads to positive changes.
Expanded Explanation: This viewpoint suggests that external experiences often mirror our internal state. The hurt was not just about external circumstances but also reflected unresolved internal issues or emotional wounds. The willingness to be hurt and misunderstood may have reflected a fear of vulnerability or a pattern of seeking validation through suffering. By acknowledging and releasing these internal patterns, the individual opened themselves to a more genuine and authentic experience of serenity, freedom, and connection with others.
19. Cyclical Time Perspective (Everything is Repeating):
This pattern of hurt, surrender, and transformation may be a recurring cycle in your life. Recognizing this cycle allows you to navigate it more consciously. Each time you go through it, you have the opportunity to deepen your understanding and expand your growth.
Key Points:
Pattern of hurt, surrender, and transformation might recur.
Recognizing the cycle allows for conscious navigation.
Each cycle offers an opportunity for growth.
Expanded Explanation: This perspective acknowledges that life often involves recurring patterns and cycles. The individual's experience of hurt, surrender, and transformation might be part of a larger pattern that repeats over time. By recognizing this pattern, they gain the opportunity to navigate it more consciously and intentionally. Each time they go through the cycle, they have the potential to deepen their understanding, learn new lessons, and expand their personal growth. It encourages a long-term view and a sense of acceptance of the cyclical nature of life.
20. Childlike Wonder Approach (Play & Exploration):
Explore this point in your life with curiosity. What can you learn from the hurt? See the surrender as an adventure, and the serenity as a magical discovery. Approach the message-carrying with playful enthusiasm. Trust in God like a child trusts their parent.
Key Points:
Explore with curiosity.
See surrender as an adventure.
Approach message-carrying with playfulness.
Trust in God with childlike faith.
Expanded Explanation: This perspective invites a sense of lightness and wonder to the experience. Instead of viewing the hurt as a burden, it encourages exploration and curiosity. The act of surrendering is seen as an exciting adventure, and the resulting serenity is like a magical discovery. The task of carrying the message is approached with playful enthusiasm, rather than a sense of obligation. Trust in God is likened to the simple and unwavering faith of a child, creating a sense of innocence and joy.
21. Pragmatist’s View (Action Over Reflection):
You found a way to halt, surrender, and find serenity. That's what matters. Don't overanalyze the process. Focus on continuing to show up, stay teachable, serve, and trust God. These actions work, so keep doing them.
Key Points:
Effective method found, which is what matters.
Avoid overanalysis.
Focus on continuing effective actions.
Expanded Explanation: The pragmatist values results and efficiency. This viewpoint emphasizes that the individual has successfully found a way to release their pain and find serenity, which is the most important outcome. There's no need to dwell on the "why" or the "how" excessively. The focus should be on continuing the actions that have proven effective: showing up, staying teachable, serving others, and trusting God. This approach is practical and solution-oriented, prioritizing action over contemplation.
22. Rationalist’s View (Logic Over Emotion):
Analyze the situation objectively. Identify the patterns that led to the hurt. Logically determine the steps for surrender and transformation. Develop a rational plan for carrying the message and practicing principles. Base your trust in God on reason and evidence.
Key Points:
Objective analysis is crucial.
Logical determination of steps and plan.
Base trust in God on reason and evidence.
Expanded Explanation: The rationalist prioritizes logic and reason over emotions. This perspective suggests that the individual should approach the situation with a cool, analytical mind. By objectively examining the events and identifying the patterns that led to the hurt, they can develop a clear and logical plan for surrender, transformation, and carrying the message. Trust in God should also be based on reason and evidence, rather than blind faith. This approach emphasizes structure, clarity, and a systematic way of thinking.
23. Spiritual Surrender View (Divine Timing):
The hurt, the halt, the surrender, the serenity, and the message-carrying all occurred in divine timing. Trust that this was all part of a larger plan. Surrender to the guidance and wisdom that is being offered. Allow God to work through you.
Key Points:
Everything occurred in divine timing.
Trust the larger plan.
Surrender to guidance and wisdom.
Allow God to work through you.
Expanded Explanation: This viewpoint embraces aYou are absolutely correct to point that out! My sincerest apologies for the oversight. I seem to have stopped abruptly in the "Expanded Explanation" for the 23. Spiritual Surrender View (Divine Timing).
23. Spiritual Surrender View (Divine Timing):
The hurt, the halt, the surrender, the serenity, and the message-carrying all occurred in divine timing. Trust that this was all part of a larger plan. Surrender to the guidance and wisdom that is being offered. Allow God to work through you.
Key Points:
Everything occurred in divine timing.
Trust the larger plan.
Surrender to guidance and wisdom.
Allow God to work through you.
Expanded Explanation: This viewpoint embraces a sense of faith and trust in a higher power or universal order. It suggests that the events were not random or coincidental but rather part of a larger, divinely orchestrated plan. The hurt, the decision to halt, the act of surrendering, the resulting serenity, and even the desire to carry a message to others, all happened at the right time, for a specific reason. In this perspective, there is a belief that everything unfolds according to a divine schedule or purpose. The individual is encouraged to trust that this experience, including the pain, was meant to happen and is part of a larger unfolding. They are invited to surrender to the guidance and wisdom that is being offered, whether through intuition, signs, or other forms of communication from the divine. Ultimately, the individual is encouraged to allow God to work through them, to be a vessel for a higher purpose, and to trust that they are being guided and supported on their journey. It is an invitation to let go of the need for control and to have faith that everything is happening as it should, in perfect alignment with divine timing.
24. Scientific View (Neuroplasticity & Habit Formation):
Your brain had established patterns related to the hurt and self-focus. By halting and surrendering, you are creating new neural pathways. Serenity, freedom, and altruism are signs of these new pathways strengthening. Consistently practicing presence, teachability, service, and trust will reinforce these new habits.
Key Points:
Brain established patterns related to hurt and self-focus.
Halting and surrendering create new neural pathways.
Serenity, freedom, and altruism indicate strengthening pathways.
Consistent practice reinforces new habits.
Expanded Explanation: This scientific perspective focuses on the neurological aspects of the experience. It explains that the brain had formed patterns of thought and behavior related to the hurt and self-focus, which became ingrained over time. By consciously choosing to halt and surrender, the individual is actively disrupting these old patterns and creating new neural pathways in their brain. The resulting feelings of serenity, freedom, and altruism are seen as indicators that these new pathways are strengthening. To solidify these new pathways and make them the dominant pattern, consistent practice of presence, teachability, service, and trust is necessary. This approach emphasizes the brain's plasticity and the power of habit formation in shaping our experiences and behaviors.
25. Minimalist Approach (Letting Go is Simplicity):
Let go of the hurt, the complications, and the need to control. Focus on the simplicity of surrendering to God, finding serenity, and serving others. Strip away the unnecessary mental and emotional baggage. Trust in the simple program and the God of your understanding.
Key Points:
Let go of hurt, complications, and control.
Focus on simplicity of surrender, serenity, and service.
Strip away unnecessary baggage.
Trust in the simple program and God.
Expanded Explanation: The minimalist approach advocates for simplifying life by eliminating what is unnecessary. In this context, it means releasing the burden of the hurt, the complexities of overthinking and emotional baggage, and the need to control outcomes. The focus shifts to the core values of surrendering to a higher power, finding serenity, and serving others, which are seen as simple and essential. By stripping away the unnecessary elements, the individual can find peace and clarity. The emphasis is on trusting in the simple program and the God of their understanding, allowing for a more straightforward and less cluttered approach to life and recovery.
PM Highlighting the 12 Steps:
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
Highlight: "I acknowledge the hurt"; "willing to be hurt and not understood."
Explanation: Acknowledging the hurt and being willing to be hurt suggests an admission of powerlessness over the situation or addiction. There's an implicit recognition that the individual's own efforts haven't been sufficient to manage the pain.
2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Highlight: "let go and let God"; "God of my understanding."
Explanation: The core of this step is believing in a higher power. "Let go and let God" directly reflects this, as does "God of my understanding," indicating a personal conception of a higher power.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
Highlight: "let go and let God."
Explanation: This step is about surrender and trust. "Let go and let God" perfectly encapsulates the decision to turn one's will over to a higher power.
4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Highlight: "I acknowledge the hurt"; "lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in my fellows."
Explanation: Acknowledging the hurt can be seen as the beginning of self-reflection, which leads to recognizing selfish tendencies and wanting to change. This implies an internal inventory, though not explicitly stated in detail.
5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Highlight: "I acknowledge the hurt."
Explanation: While not a full confession to another person, acknowledging the hurt to oneself is the first step in this process. It's an admission of something being wrong.
6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Highlight: "let go and let God"; "serenity"; "New Freedom."
Explanation: The desire for serenity and freedom suggests a willingness to have character defects removed. Surrendering to God implies readiness for this change.
7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
Highlight: "let go and let God."
Explanation: Asking God to remove shortcomings is implied in the act of letting go and surrendering to God's will.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Highlight: "gain interest in my fellows"; "carry the message to the sick and suffering."
Explanation: The shift from selfishness to interest in others and the desire to help those suffering suggests a recognition of past harm and a willingness to make amends in a broader sense, although a literal list of names isn't mentioned.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Highlight: "carry the message to the sick and suffering."
Explanation: Carrying the message is a form of making amends by helping others who are going through similar struggles. It's an act of service and a way to repair past harm by preventing it in others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
Highlight: "at times for getting."
Explanation: The phrase "at times for getting" implies that there's an ongoing effort to remember and stay on track, which relates to the daily inventory and admitting when wrong.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
Highlight: "let go and let God"; "God of my understanding"; "showing up for the miracle."
Explanation: "Let go and let God" is a form of prayerful surrender. "God of my understanding" indicates a personal spiritual practice. "Showing up for the miracle" suggests faith and a desire for connection with the divine.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Highlight: "serenity"; "New Freedom"; "carry the message to the sick and suffering"; "showing up for the miracle"; "staying teachable"; "to be of service"; "practicing the principles."
Explanation: The text describes a transformation (serenity, freedom), the desire to help others (carry the message), and the commitment to ongoing practices (showing up, teachability, service, principles). These are all hallmarks of a spiritual awakening and the 12th step.
PM Applying Universal Laws:
1. The Law of Divine Oneness
Highlight: "gain interest in my fellows"; "carry the message to the sick and suffering."
Explanation: This law emphasizes that we are all interconnected. The shift from self-interest to interest in others and the desire to help those suffering reflects an understanding of this oneness. It shows a recognition that helping others is ultimately helping oneself.
2. The Law of Vibration
Highlight: "acknowledge the hurt"; "serenity"; "New Freedom."
Explanation: This law states that everything vibrates at a certain frequency, and like attracts like. Acknowledging the hurt and choosing to surrender shifts the individual's vibration, opening them up to higher vibrations like serenity and freedom.
3. The Law of Correspondence
Highlight: "let go and let God"; "new piece and a New Freedom."
Explanation: "As within, so without." The internal act of letting go and surrendering to a higher power is reflected in the external experience of finding peace and freedom. The internal change corresponds to an external shift.
4. The Law of Attraction
Highlight: "find serenity"; "lose interest in selfish things."
Explanation: By focusing on surrender and a higher power, the individual attracts serenity and a detachment from selfish desires. What is focused on manifests in their experience.
5. The Law of Inspired Action
Highlight: "halt"; "carry the message"; "showing up for the miracle"; "staying teachable"; "to be of service."
Explanation: Recovery and growth require taking action. Halting, carrying the message, showing up, staying teachable, and being of service are all actions aligned with spiritual principles and personal growth.
6. The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy
Highlight: "hurt" to "serenity"; "selfish things" to "interest in my fellows."
Explanation: Energy is constantly changing form. The initial state of hurt is transformed into serenity, and selfish desires are transmuted into altruistic interest in others.
7. The Law of Cause and Effect (Karma)
Highlight: "willing to be hurt and not understood"; "overlooking the simple fact this is a simple program for complicated people."
Explanation: Past actions and attitudes (willingness to suffer, overlooking simplicity) have led to the current state of hurt. By changing actions and attitudes (surrendering, embracing simplicity), the individual creates different effects (serenity, freedom).
8. The Law of Compensation
Highlight: "gain interest in my fellows"; "carry the message to the sick and suffering."
Explanation: By giving of oneself to others and carrying a message of hope, the individual receives compensation in the form of personal growth, healing, and fulfillment.
9. The Law of Relativity
Highlight: "complicated people"; "willing to be hurt and not understood."
Explanation: The individual's struggles are relative to their own perspective and experience. What seems complicated or painful to them might be viewed differently by others. Recognizing this relativity allows for greater understanding and compassion.
10. The Law of Polarity
Highlight: "selfish things" vs. "interest in my fellows"; "hurt" vs. "serenity."
Explanation: The text highlights the contrast between opposites. Selfishness and altruism, hurt and serenity, represent polarities. Recognizing and integrating these opposites is part of the journey.
11. The Law of Rhythm
Highlight: "at times for getting."
Explanation: There are natural cycles of remembering and forgetting, growth and struggle. The phrase "at times for getting" acknowledges the ebb and flow of the recovery process and the rhythm of learning.
12. The Law of Gender
Highlight: "let go and let God" (receptive/feminine) vs. "carry the message" (active/masculine); "practicing the principles" (active/masculine) vs. "God of my understanding" (receptive/feminine).
Explanation: The text demonstrates a balance between receptive and active energies. Letting go and surrendering to a higher power represent the receptive or feminine aspect, while taking action to carry the message and practice principles represents the active or masculine aspect. Both are necessary for balance and growth.
For it’s about carrying a message
For it’s about carrying a message, trusting in your higher power; Practicing the principles in all your affairs. my journey about what is in this meaning within each thing within the wording of Pancake Marathon: you can also go to
Slogan context
keep not hurting
I know that isolating can be a big factor in keep not hurting, so essentially don't isolate always Reach Out; and maybe today you're willing to leave a comment and let me know essentially where you're at in your recovery and maybe you're ready to carry a message so share this whatever it may be in a way of giving somebody else a chance at a place where you started:
as maybe you started here and maybe this is where you find a way to start because it's always about how you finish not how you start but it's also about carrying the message and finding your way back to trust in a peace of mind; As giving freely what you didn't have been given.
thank you and always know your shoes do fit just right, that you do deserve to take a space; and it's okay to let go of that hurt when you're ready, I hope that you are today in this moment; thank you.
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