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... desirable, but
it was only when we ...
12&12
Step Five, p.58
Our moral inventory had persuaded us that all-round
forgiveness was desirable, but it was only when we resolutely tackled Step Five that we inwardly knew we'd be able to receive forgiveness and give it,
too.
2.
... desirable, but
obviously good character was something ...
12&12
Step Seven, p.71
True, most of us thought good character was desirable, but obviously good character was something one needed to get on with the business of being self-satisfied.
3.
... desirable, but
we let God be the ...
BB
How It Works, pp.69-70
4.
... desirable, even
imperative.
BB
To Employers, pp.142-143
For most alcoholics who are drinking, or who are just getting over a spree, a certain amount of physical treatment is desirable, even imperative.
5.
... desirable in
itself, something we would like ...
12&12
Step Seven, p.72
Seldom did we look at character-building as something desirable in itself, something we would
like to strive for whether our instinctual
needs were met or not.
6.
... desirable personal
virtue, but we do recognize ...
12&12
Step Seven, p.74
We may still have no very high opinion of humility as a
desirable personal virtue, but we do recognize
it as a necessary aid to our
survival.
7.
... desirable to
take this spiritual step with ...
BB
How It Works, p.63
We found it very desirable to take this spiritual step with an understanding person, such as our wife, best friend, or spiritual adviser.
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