From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... definite and
valuable suggestions.
BB p.86,
Into Action
2.
... definite answers
to our requests?"
12&12 p.103,
Step Eleven
Of course, it is reasonable and understandable that the question is often asked: "Why can't we take a specific and troubling dilemma straight to God, and in prayer secure from Him sure and definite answers to our requests?"
3.
... definite as
this example:
BB p.65,
How It Works
4.
... definite course
of action.
BB p.142,
To Employers
After satisfying yourself that your man wants to recover and that he
will go to any extreme to do so, you may
suggest a definite course of action.
5.
... definite hospital
procedure, before psychological measures can ...
BB xxviii(xxvi),
The Doctor's Opinion
Of course an alcoholic
ought to be freed from his
physical craving for liquor, and this often requires a definite hospital procedure, before psychological
measures can be of maximum benefit.
6.
... definite morning
devotion, we attend to that ...
BB p.87,
Into Action
If we belong to a religious denomination which requires a definite morning devotion, we attend to that also.
7.
... definite satisfaction.
12&12 p.67,
Step Six
8.
... definite signs
of alcoholism, were able to ...
BB p.32,
More About Alcoholism
We have heard of a few instances where people,
who showed definite signs of alcoholism, were
able to stop for a long period because of an overpowering desire to
do so.
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