From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... commences to
behave like a partner instead ...
12&12 p.119,
Step Twelve
2.
... commences to
have a wider meaning.
12&12 p.74,
Step Seven
But when we have taken a square look at some of these defects, have discussed
them with another, and have become willing to have them
removed, our thinking
about humility commences
to have a wider meaning.
3.
... commences to
look around in the night ...
BB p.81,
Into Action
4.
... commences to
rely upon our assistance rather ...
BB p.98,
Working With Others
The minute we put our work on a service plane, the alcoholic commences to rely upon our assistance rather than upon God.
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