March 23 2025 Pancake Marathon APS
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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
Pancake Marathon APS
today/ right now I get to let go and let god, I don’t want to do this, its true; but I know that if I show up for the Miracle and accept because I admitted you just comes down to the simple fact of trying; and so that's what I'll do try.
Applying to 12 Steps: recovery Gemini's help
Step 1:
Show: "I don't want to do this, it's true"
Viewpoint: Honesty
Key Point: Admitting powerlessness
More Wordy: Recognizing that we are powerless over our addiction/compulsion and that our lives have become unmanageable.
Action Plan: Be honest about your struggles and accept that you need help.
Step 2:
Show: "let go and let God"
Viewpoint: Hope
Key Point: Coming to believe that a Power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity.
More Wordy: This step involves opening up to the possibility of a higher power, which can be God, a spiritual concept, or the group itself.
Action Plan: Seek help from a higher power through prayer, meditation, or connecting with others.
Step 3:
Show: "let go and let God"
Viewpoint: Surrender
Key Point: Turning our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
More Wordy: This step involves surrendering control and trusting a higher power to guide our lives.
Action Plan: Make a conscious decision to turn your will and life over to the care of your higher power.
Step 4:
Show: "I don't want to do this, it's true"
Viewpoint: Self-Reflection
Key Point: Making a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
More Wordy: This step involves taking a deep and honest look at our past, our character defects, and our actions.
Action Plan: Write down an honest inventory of your strengths, weaknesses, and past mistakes.
Step 5:
Show: "I don't want to do this, it's true"
Viewpoint: Confession
Key Point: Admitting to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
More Wordy: This step involves sharing our inventory with a trusted person, such as a sponsor or therapist, and admitting our wrongs.
Action Plan: Share your inventory with a sponsor or trusted friend.
Step 6:
Show: "I don't want to do this, it's true"
Viewpoint: Willingness
Key Point: Being entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
More Wordy: This step involves accepting our character defects and becoming willing to change.
Action Plan: Ask your higher power to help you remove your character defects.
Step 7:
Show: "let go and let God"
Viewpoint: Humility
Key Point: Humbly asking Him to remove our shortcomings.
More Wordy: This step involves asking a higher power to help us overcome our shortcomings and become better people.
Action Plan: Pray or meditate to ask your higher power to help you overcome your shortcomings.
Step 8:
Show: "I don't want to do this, it's true"
Viewpoint: Responsibility
Key Point: Making a list of all persons we had harmed and becoming willing to make amends to them all.
More Wordy: This step involves identifying the people we have harmed and making a plan to make amends to them.
Action Plan: Make a list of people you have harmed and plan to make amends.
Step 9:
Show: "I don't want to do this, it's true"
Viewpoint: Reconciliation
Key Point: Making direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
More Wordy: This step involves taking action to make amends to the people we have harmed, while being mindful of not causing further harm.
Action Plan: Make direct amends to those you have harmed, when possible and appropriate.
Step 10:
Show: "today/ right now I get to let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Reflection
Key Point: Continuing to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
More Wordy: This step involves maintaining a daily practice of self-reflection and admitting our wrongs as soon as we become aware of them.
Action Plan: Continue to take a daily inventory and admit when you are wrong.
Step 11:
Show: "let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Connection
Key Point: 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.
More Wordy: This step involves deepening our spiritual connection through prayer, meditation, and seeking guidance from a higher power.
Action Plan: Pray, meditate, and seek guidance from your higher power.
Step 12:
Show: "show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Service
Key Point: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
More Wordy: This step involves sharing our experience, strength, and hope with others who are struggling and living by the principles of the 12 Steps in all areas of our lives.
Action Plan: Share your story and help others who are struggling.
Highlighting and applying the 12 Traditions:
Tradition 1:
Show: "today/ right now I get to let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Common Welfare
Key Point: Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon group unity.
More Wordy: This highlights the individual's reliance on a power greater than themselves and the principle that individual recovery is intertwined with the collective support and unity of the group or community. Letting go and letting God signifies a surrender that benefits both the individual and the group's shared purpose.
Action Plan: Remember that your personal recovery supports the recovery of others in the group.
Tradition 2:
Show: "let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Ultimate Authority
Key Point: For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
More Wordy: This emphasizes the reliance on a higher power and the group conscience rather than individual leaders. Letting go and letting God is an act of surrendering to that higher authority and the collective wisdom.
Action Plan: Trust in the group conscience and a higher power rather than relying solely on individual opinions.
Tradition 3:
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle and accept"
Viewpoint: Membership
Key Point: The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.
More Wordy: Showing up and accepting indicates a willingness to be part of the recovery process, which aligns with the simple requirement for membership – a desire to stop the addictive behavior.
Action Plan: Focus on your desire for recovery and know that's enough for membership.
Tradition 4:
Show: "you just comes down to the simple fact of trying"
Viewpoint: Autonomy
Key Point: Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.
More Wordy: Trying acknowledges individual effort and autonomy within the group context. Each person's attempt at recovery contributes to the group's overall purpose, but each person is responsible for their own actions.
Action Plan: Take personal responsibility for your recovery while respecting the group's autonomy.
Tradition 5:
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Primary Purpose
Key Point: Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
More Wordy: Showing up for the miracle implies participating in the process of recovery and being present to witness and share the message of hope with others who are still suffering.
Action Plan: Remember that your primary purpose is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety.
Tradition 6:
Show: "I don’t want to do this, its true"
Viewpoint: Non-Affiliation
Key Point: An A.A. group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the A.A. name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary spiritual aim.
More Wordy: Acknowledging personal reluctance ("I don’t want to do this") keeps the focus on the spiritual aim of recovery rather than external endorsements or affiliations.
Action Plan: Keep your focus on spiritual recovery and avoid outside issues that could distract.
Tradition 7:
Show: "you just comes down to the simple fact of trying"
Viewpoint: Self-Support
Key Point: Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
More Wordy: Trying indicates personal effort and self-reliance, which aligns with the tradition of self-support. Each individual contributes to their own recovery and the group's well-being.
Action Plan: Contribute what you can to the group and be responsible for your own expenses.
Tradition 8:
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Non-Professional
Key Point: Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
More Wordy: Showing up for the miracle is a personal act of participation and service, rather than a professional obligation.
Action Plan: Be of service to others without expecting payment or professional recognition.
Tradition 9:
Show: "I don’t want to do this, its true"
Viewpoint: Service Boards
Key Point: A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
More Wordy: Acknowledging personal reluctance ("I don’t want to do this") keeps the focus on individual motivation rather than formal organization or hierarchy.
Action Plan: Serve on committees or boards as needed, but remember that A.A. is not formally organized.
Tradition 10:
Show: "today/ right now I get to let go and let god"
Viewpoint: No Opinion
Key Point: Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.
More Wordy: Letting go and letting God is a personal spiritual decision, not a public statement or opinion that could draw A.A. into controversy.
Action Plan: Keep your personal spiritual beliefs separate from A.A.'s public image and avoid controversial issues.
Tradition 11:
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Anonymity
Key Point: Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.
More Wordy: Showing up for the miracle is a personal act of participation, and anonymity at the public level protects the integrity of the program.
Action Plan: Maintain anonymity in public settings and focus on personal recovery and attraction.
Tradition 12:
Show: "you just comes down to the simple fact of trying"
Viewpoint: Principles Before Personalities
Key Point: Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
More Wordy: Emphasizing "trying" focuses on the principle of action and personal effort, which is more important than individual personalities or achievements.
Action Plan: Focus on the principles of the program rather than individual personalities or opinions.
Highlighting and applying the 12 promises:
Promise 1:
Show: "We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness."
Viewpoint: Hope
Key Point: Believing in the possibility of a transformed life.
More Wordy: This promise speaks to the potential for a complete change in experience, moving from struggle and reluctance ("I don't want to do this") to freedom and happiness through surrender ("let go and let god") and effort ("trying").
Action Plan: Believe that a better life is possible for you.
Promise 2:
Show: "We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it."
Viewpoint: Acceptance
Key Point: Coming to terms with past experiences without shame or denial.
More Wordy: Admitting ("I admitted") acknowledges past actions, which is a step towards acceptance. This promise suggests that despite reluctance ("I don't want to do this"), there will be a point where the past is no longer a source of regret.
Action Plan: Accept your past and learn from it.
Promise 3:
Show: "We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace."
Viewpoint: Tranquility
Key Point: Finding inner peace and calmness.
More Wordy: "Let go and let god" represents a surrender that can lead to serenity and peace. Even with reluctance, there is an understanding that surrender is key to finding this tranquility.
Action Plan: Seek moments of quiet and peace in your day.
Promise 4:
Show: "No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others."
Viewpoint: Service
Key Point: Using personal struggles to help others.
More Wordy: Showing up for the miracle implies a willingness to share the experience, which can benefit others. Even the initial reluctance ("I don't want to do this") can be relatable and helpful.
Action Plan: Share your story with someone who might need it.
Promise 5:
Show: "That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear."
Viewpoint: Empowerment
Key Point: Overcoming feelings of inadequacy.
More Wordy: Taking action ("trying") counters feelings of uselessness. Even though there's initial resistance, the willingness to try is empowering and dispels self-pity.
Action Plan: Take one small step towards a goal to feel empowered.
Promise 6:
Show: "We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows."
Viewpoint: Connection
Key Point: Shifting focus from self to others.
More Wordy: Showing up for the miracle implies a connection to something larger than oneself, a step away from self-centeredness and towards concern for others.
Action Plan: Do something kind for someone else today.
Promise 7:
Show: "Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change."
Viewpoint: Transformation
Key Point: Experiencing a fundamental shift in perspective.
More Wordy: The process of letting go, accepting, and trying represents a significant change in attitude and outlook. It's a shift from reluctance to willingness, from doubt to hope.
Action Plan: Reflect on how your perspective has changed recently.
Promise 8:
Show: "Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us."
Viewpoint: Courage
Key Point: Overcoming fears about external circumstances.
More Wordy: Admitting and trying despite reluctance ("I don't want to do this") demonstrates courage, which can diminish fear of people and insecurity.
Action Plan: Face one small fear today.
Promise 9:
Show: "We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us."
Viewpoint: Clarity
Key Point: Gaining wisdom and insight.
More Wordy: "If I show up for the miracle and accept" suggests an openness to guidance and insight, which can lead to intuitive understanding of previously baffling situations.
Action Plan: Trust your intuition in a situation you're facing.
Promise 10:
Show: "We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves."
Viewpoint: Faith
Key Point: Recognizing divine assistance.
More Wordy: "Let go and let god" is an act of faith, trusting that a higher power can do what we cannot. Showing up and trying despite reluctance can lead to the realization of divine intervention.
Action Plan: Pray or meditate and ask for guidance.
Promise 11:
Show: "Are we going to be sorry? We think not."
Viewpoint: Confidence
Key Point: Feeling assured about the path of recovery.
More Wordy: Despite initial resistance, the willingness to try ("and so that's what I'll do try") suggests a growing confidence in the process and a belief that it will lead to positive outcomes.
Action Plan: Affirm your confidence in your recovery journey.
Promise 12:
Show: "We will not trade our place in life with anyone. We would not go back to drinking or using, no matter how terrible the past was."
Viewpoint: Gratitude
Key Point: Appreciating the present and not wanting to return to old behaviors.
More Wordy: The entire statement reflects a commitment to the present moment and the path of recovery. It suggests a growing appreciation for the changes taking place and a firm decision not to return to the past.
Action Plan: List three things you are grateful for in your recovery today.
Applying Universal Laws: Gemini's help
Law 1: The Law of Divine Oneness
Show: "let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Interconnectedness
Key Point: Everything is connected to everything else.
More Wordy: This phrase acknowledges a connection to a higher power and recognizes that the individual is not separate from the divine or the universe. It implies a trust in a larger interconnected system.
Action Plan: Recognize your connection to something bigger than yourself.
Law 2: The Law of Vibration
Show: "I don’t want to do this, its true" and "and so that's what I'll do try"
Viewpoint: Energy
Key Point: Everything in the universe vibrates and moves.
More Wordy: The initial resistance ("I don't want to do this") represents a lower vibration, while the willingness to try ("that's what I'll do try") shifts to a higher vibration. This shows a change in energy and intention.
Action Plan: Be aware of your emotional state and try to raise your vibration.
Law 3: The Law of Correspondence
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle and accept"
Viewpoint: Reflection
Key Point: As above, so below; as within, so without.
More Wordy: The internal act of showing up and accepting will manifest in the external world as positive change or a "miracle." The inner state reflects the outer reality.
Action Plan: Change your inner thoughts to change your outer circumstances.
Law 4: The Law of Attraction
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Magnetism
Key Point: Like attracts like.
More Wordy: By showing up with a positive intention and openness to a "miracle," the individual is attracting positive experiences and outcomes. They are aligning their energy with what they desire.
Action Plan: Focus on what you want to attract into your life.
Law 5: The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy
Show: "I don’t want to do this, its true" changing to "and so that's what I'll do try"
Viewpoint: Transformation
Key Point: Energy is constantly changing form.
More Wordy: The initial resistance and negativity are transformed into willingness and action. The energy shifts from reluctance to determination, demonstrating the constant transmutation of energy.
Action Plan: Know that your current situation is not permanent and can change.
Law 6: The Law of Cause and Effect
Show: "because I admitted you just comes down to the simple fact of trying"
Viewpoint: Action-Reaction
Key Point: Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause.
More Wordy: The act of admitting something is the cause, and the effect is the realization that it comes down to trying. Action (trying) will lead to a specific result.
Action Plan: Be mindful of your actions and their potential consequences.
Law 7: The Law of Compensation
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Reward
Key Point: You reap what you sow.
More Wordy: The effort of showing up and being present will result in a "miracle" or some form of positive compensation. What you put in, you get out.
Action Plan: Put in the effort and expect positive returns.
Law 8: The Law of Relativity
Show: "I don’t want to do this, its true" and "and so that's what I'll do try"
Viewpoint: Perspective
Key Point: Everything is relative to everything else.
More Wordy: The initial reluctance is relative to the later willingness to try. The situation is perceived differently depending on the individual's perspective and emotional state.
Action Plan: Remember that your perspective can change how you see things.
Law 9: The Law of Polarity
Show: "I don’t want to do this, its true" and "Miracle"
Viewpoint: Opposites
Key Point: Everything has its opposite.
More Wordy: The negative feeling of "I don't want to do this" has its opposite, which is the positive experience of a "miracle." There is a spectrum between these two poles.
Action Plan: Recognize that every situation has an opposite and find the positive in the negative.
Law 10: The Law of Rhythm
Show: "today/ right now I get to let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Cycles
Key Point: Everything vibrates and moves to certain rhythms.
More Wordy: The "right now" suggests a moment in a cycle of change. There are times of resistance and times of surrender, reflecting the natural rhythms of life.
Action Plan: Be aware of the ups and downs in life and know they are part of a rhythm.
Law 11: The Law of Gender
Show: "let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Creation
Key Point: Everything has masculine and feminine principles.
More Wordy: "Letting go" represents the feminine principle of receiving and surrendering, while "let god" represents the masculine principle of action and creation. Both are necessary for manifestation.
Action Plan: Balance your receiving and giving, your inner and outer actions.
Law 12: The Law of Perpetual Motion
Show: "and so that's what I'll do try"
Viewpoint: Movement
Key Point: Everything is in constant motion.
More Wordy: The act of trying ensures that there is forward movement. Even if there is initial resistance, the decision to try sets things in motion and prevents stagnation.
Action Plan: Keep moving forward, even if it's just a small step.
Rewrites: Gemini's help
1. Summarize:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Core Message
Key Point: Surrendering to a higher power is a valuable tool for maintaining sanity in the present moment.
More Wordy: The speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering to a higher power as a daily practice. This surrender is seen as a crucial element for regaining and maintaining mental and emotional stability in the present.
Action Plan: Practice surrendering one worry or concern to a higher power today.
2. Shortened:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Concise
Key Point: Letting go to God helps me stay sane today.
More Wordy: Surrendering to a higher power is a tool used daily for maintaining sanity in the present moment.
Action Plan: Repeat the phrase "Let go and let God" when feeling overwhelmed.
3. Bullet Points:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Organized
Key Point:
Letting go and letting God is a power.
Used daily, in the present moment.
Helps to see value.
Needed for sanity.
More Wordy:
Surrendering to a higher power is recognized as a significant source of strength.
This surrender is practiced on a daily basis, specifically in the present moment.
It provides clarity and helps in recognizing the value of things.
It is seen as essential for maintaining mental and emotional stability.
Action Plan: Make a bullet list of what you need to surrender today.
4. Rephrased:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Alternative Phrasing
Key Point: Yielding to divine will is a daily resource for regaining mental clarity.
More Wordy: The act of surrendering to a higher power is a strength utilized daily, in the present, which aids in understanding worth and is crucial for restoring mental balance.
Action Plan: Find a different way to express your desire for surrender.
5. Casual:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Relatable
Key Point: "I'm just letting God handle things today, helps me stay sane, you know?"
More Wordy: "So, like, I've been trying this thing where I just let go and let God, and it's really helping me out. It's like, just for today, I'm giving it over, and it helps me see what's important. Honestly, it's what I need to keep it together."
Action Plan: Tell a friend, "I'm trying to let go and let God today."
6. Formal:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Structured
Key Point: The act of surrendering to a divine entity is a daily practice for the purpose of maintaining mental equilibrium.
More Wordy: The individual asserts that the action of relinquishing control to a higher power is a deliberate and routine endeavor, undertaken within the present temporal context. This practice is deemed essential for the preservation of mental stability and clarity.
Action Plan: Write a formal statement of your intention to surrender.
7. Elaborate:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Detailed
Key Point: The speaker finds profound strength in daily surrender to a higher power, recognizing it as essential for clarity and mental well-being.
More Wordy: The author articulates a deep reliance on the act of surrendering to a higher power, not as an occasional event, but as a daily, moment-by-moment practice. This surrender is identified as a significant source of strength, providing the necessary clarity to discern value and being absolutely crucial for maintaining mental and emotional stability, which is referred to as "sanity."
Action Plan: Journal in detail about what "letting go and letting God" means to you.
8. Detached Observer View (Third-Person Perspective):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Objective
Key Point: The individual employs surrender to a higher power as a daily method for maintaining mental balance.
More Wordy: The individual is observed to utilize the practice of surrendering to a higher power on a daily basis, specifically within the present moment. This practice is identified as a tool for discerning value and an essential component for maintaining mental and emotional stability.
Action Plan: Watch someone else surrender to something (e.g., nature, music) and observe.
9. Rationalist’s View (Logic Over Emotion):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Logical
Key Point: Surrender is seen as a logical method for achieving mental stability in the present.
More Wordy: The individual has rationally determined that surrendering to a higher power is a logical and effective method for achieving and maintaining mental stability. This method is employed daily, and it is seen as a necessary tool for discerning value and restoring mental balance.
Action Plan: Logically list the benefits of surrendering control.
10. Scientific View (Neuroplasticity & Habit Formation):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Evidence-Based
Key Point: Daily surrender can rewire neural pathways, leading to improved mental stability.
More Wordy: From a scientific perspective, the daily practice of surrender can be seen as a method for cognitive restructuring and potentially rewiring neural pathways. This practice can reduce stress and anxiety, which are often associated with mental instability. The act of focusing on a higher power can also facilitate mindfulness and present-moment awareness, which are known to have positive impacts on mental health.
Action Plan: Research the science of mindfulness and its effects on the brain.
11. Psychological Lens (Cognitive Framing & Self-Compassion):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Internal Perspective
Key Point: Surrender is a coping mechanism and a form of self-care for mental stability.
More Wordy: From a psychological perspective, the act of "letting go and letting God" is a cognitive reframing technique. It shifts the focus from personal control to acceptance and trust in a higher power. This can reduce anxiety and stress, leading to improved mental stability. It's also an act of self-compassion, acknowledging personal limitations and seeking support beyond oneself.
Action Plan: Practice self-compassion by acknowledging your struggles and allowing yourself to seek support.
12. Empathetic:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Understanding
Key Point: "I understand the need to surrender for your well-being. It's okay to need that support."
More Wordy: "I really get what you're saying. It makes perfect sense that you find strength in letting go and trusting in something bigger than yourself, especially when it comes to maintaining your sanity. It's a brave and honest acknowledgement of your needs, and it's okay to need that support in the present moment."
Action Plan: Acknowledge your own need for support and be gentle with yourself.
13. Mirror Reflection (Self-Perception & Projection):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Introspection
Key Point: The writing reflects an internal need for control and a desire to release it.
More Wordy: This statement reflects the author's internal struggle between wanting to control their life and recognizing the necessity of surrender. The need for "sanity" suggests a personal awareness of potential instability. The reliance on "letting go and letting God" is a projection of hope for external guidance and relief from internal pressure.
Action Plan: Examine your own need for control and how it impacts your mental well-being.
14. Alternative Viewpoint:
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Different Interpretations
Key Point: "Letting go" could be seen as delegating tasks or trusting in oneself.
More Wordy: From an alternative perspective, "letting go" could be interpreted as delegating responsibilities to others or trusting in one's own intuition. "Letting God" might not be strictly religious but rather trusting in the natural flow of life or a higher purpose. "Sanity" could refer to mental clarity, emotional balance, or simply feeling grounded.
Action Plan: Consider what "letting go" and "God" mean to you personally and explore different interpretations.
15. Pragmatist’s View (Action Over Reflection):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Practical Application
Key Point: Identify practical steps for letting go and seeking guidance in the present moment.
More Wordy: A pragmatist would focus on concrete actions. What does "letting go" look like in practical terms? What specific steps can be taken to connect with a higher power or seek guidance in the "right now"? Instead of just reflecting on the concept, the pragmatist would seek tangible ways to implement it.
Action Plan: List three practical things you can do today to "let go and let God."
16. Stoic View (Radical Acceptance & Control):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Acceptance and Control
Key Point: Focus on what you can control (your actions) and accept what you cannot (external events).
More Wordy: The Stoic perspective would emphasize accepting what is beyond one's control and focusing on what is within one's power. "Letting go" is accepting that certain things are not controllable. "Letting God" is acknowledging a larger force and surrendering to its will. The focus is on acting virtuously in the present moment, which is the only thing truly within one's control.
Action Plan: Identify one thing you cannot control and consciously choose to accept it. Focus on your actions in the present.
17. Existentialist Approach (Freedom & Responsibility):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Personal Agency
Key Point: You are free to choose your path and responsible for finding your own meaning and sanity.
More Wordy: The Existentialist view highlights the individual's freedom to choose how they respond to life's challenges. The act of "letting go and letting God" is a choice, a way of finding meaning and sanity in a world that may seem chaotic. The individual is responsible for creating their own definition of sanity and finding their own path to it.
Action Plan: Reflect on what "sanity" means to you and take responsibility for creating it in your life.
18. Non-Attachment (Buddhist-Inspired Perspective):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Detachment
Key Point: Let go of attachment to outcomes and the need for control to find true peace.
More Wordy: The Buddhist perspective would encourage non-attachment to the idea of needing to control everything. "Letting go and letting God" is an act of surrendering attachment to specific outcomes and trusting in the natural flow of life. The pursuit of "sanity" is not about achieving a fixed state, but rather finding peace in the present moment by letting go of clinging.
Action Plan: Practice observing your thoughts and desires without judgment or attachment.
19. Spiritual Surrender View (Divine Timing):
Show: (The power of just letting go and letting god, is a power I use today: just for right now, just for today; is something that helps me to see the value of. For that is the power that I need to help me come back to Sanity.)
Viewpoint: Trust in Destiny
Key Point: Trust that everything is happening in divine timing, and surrender to the process.
More Wordy: From a spiritual surrender perspective, the need for "sanity" and the act of "letting go and letting God" are part of a larger divine plan. There is a sense of trust that everything is unfolding as it should, in perfect timing. The individual surrenders to this higher power, trusting that guidance will be provided and peace will be found.
Action Plan: Pray or meditate and ask for guidance. Trust that the answers will come when you are ready.
20: Energy Flow Perspective (Quantum / Spirituality)
Show: "let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Holistic Understanding
Key Point: Allowing energy to flow freely and trusting in a higher guidance.
More Wordy: This phrase suggests a willingness to release resistance and allow the natural energy of the universe or a higher power to flow through the individual. It's about aligning personal energy with a larger, divine energy flow for guidance and support.
Action Plan: Visualize energy flowing freely through you and releasing any blockages.
21: Law of Attraction & Inspired Action Perspective
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle" and "and so that's what I'll do try"
Viewpoint: Intentional Manifestation
Key Point: Focusing on the desired outcome (miracle) and taking aligned action (trying).
More Wordy: By focusing on the possibility of a "miracle" and being willing to "try," the individual is setting an intention and taking inspired action. This aligns their energy with the desired outcome and attracts opportunities to manifest it.
Action Plan: Write down what you want to attract and take one inspired action towards it today.
22: Mythological / Archetypal Perspective
Show: "show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Symbolic Depth
Key Point: The "miracle" represents a transformative journey or a divine intervention.
More Wordy: The idea of "showing up for the miracle" can be seen as an archetypal quest or a journey of transformation. It's a symbolic representation of seeking higher guidance and experiencing a significant shift in one's life, similar to a hero's journey or a divine encounter.
Action Plan: Reflect on myths or stories about miracles or transformations and see how they relate to your life.
23: Cyclical Time Perspective (Everything is Repeating)
Show: "today/ right now I get to let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Patterns
Key Point: The act of surrender and seeking guidance is a recurring cycle of growth and renewal.
More Wordy: The phrase "today/ right now" suggests a moment within a cycle. The individual is acknowledging a recurring pattern of needing to surrender and seek guidance, which is a natural part of the ebb and flow of life and personal growth.
Action Plan: Reflect on past cycles of surrender and guidance in your life and how they have helped you.
24: Childlike Wonder Approach (Play & Exploration)
Show: "if I show up for the Miracle"
Viewpoint: Curiosity
Key Point: Approach the possibility of a "miracle" with openness and curiosity, like a child exploring.
More Wordy: This approach encourages the individual to approach the idea of a "miracle" with a sense of wonder and curiosity, rather than rigid expectations. It's about being open to possibilities and allowing for unexpected, positive outcomes, like a child discovering something new and exciting.
Action Plan: Approach your day with a sense of curiosity and wonder, noticing small miracles and unexpected joys.
25: Minimalist Approach (Letting Go is Simplicity)
Show: "let go and let god"
Viewpoint: Simplicity
Key Point: Surrender is a simple, direct way to find peace and guidance.
More Wordy: The minimalist approach emphasizes the simplicity of surrender. By letting go of the need to control everything and trusting in a higher power, the individual can find peace and guidance without overcomplicating things. It's about stripping away the unnecessary and focusing on the essential.
Action Plan: Identify one area where you can simplify your life by letting go of control and trusting in a higher power.
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