From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... discussing.
BB p.87,
Into Action
If not members of religious bodies, we
sometimes select and memorize a few set prayers which emphasize
the principles we have been discussing.
2.
... discussing our
defects with another person.
BB p.72,
Into Action
3.
... discussing ourselves,
holding back nothing, only by ...
12&12 p.59,
Step Five
Only by discussing ourselves, holding back nothing, only
by being willing to take advice and accept direction could we set foot on the road to straight thinking, solid honesty, and genuine humility.
4.
... discussing ourselves
with another person when we ...
BB p.72,
Into Action
We will be more reconciled to discussing ourselves with another person when we see good reasons why we should do so.
5.
... discussing ourselves
with someone, it may be ...
BB p.74,
Into Action
Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing
ourselves with someone, it may be one is so situated that there is no suitable person available.
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