From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... born, and
by God's grace has nevertheless ...
12&12 p.177,
Tradition Ten
That is the spiritual climate in which A.A. was born, and by God's grace has nevertheless
flourished.
2.
... born, and
the sense of relief at ...
12&12 p.50,
Step Four
As we persist, a brand-new kind of confidence is born, and the
sense of relief at finally facing ourselves is indescribable.
3.
... born in
a small New England village ...
BB p.171,
Doctor Bob's Nightmare
4.
... born of
confidence; it was the child ...
12&12 p.184,
Tradition Twelve
5.
... born that
way.
BB p.58,
How It Works
6.
... born with
an abundance of natural desires, ...
12&12 p.65,
Step Six
Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn't strange
that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose.
7.
... born with
it, for, as one oldtimer ...
12&12 p.176,
Tradition Ten
It could almost be said that
we were born with it, for, as one oldtimer recently declared, "Practically never have I
heard a heated religious, political,
or reform argument among A.A. members.
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