CLING in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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... cling to something we will not let ... BB p.76, Into Action

If we still cling to something we will not let go, we ask God to help us be willing.

... cling to the A.A. group as their ... 12&12 p.96, Step Eleven

To certain newcomers and to those one-time agnostics who still cling to the A.A. group as their higher power, claims for the power of prayer may, despite all the logic and experience in proof of it, still be unconvincing or quite objectionable.

... cling to the belief that to satisfy ... 12&12 p.71, Step Seven

Nor do we enter into debate with the many who still so passionately cling to the belief that to satisfy our basic natural desires is the main object of life.

Cling to the thought that, in God's ... BB p.124, The Family Afterward

Cling to the thought that, in God's hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have -- the key to life and happiness for others.

... cling with a passionate persistence to others ... 12&12 p.73, Step Seven

And we cling with a passionate persistence to others which are just as disturbing to our equilibrium, because we still enjoy them too much.

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