From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... discussion.
BB p.91,
Working With Others
2.
... discussion.
BB p.111,
To Wives
3.
... discussion.
BB p.127,
The Family Afterward
As each member of a resentful family begins to see his shortcomings and admits
them to the others, he lays
a basis for helpful discussion.
4.
... discussion does
arise, you might suggest he ...
BB p.111,
To Wives
When a discussion does arise,
you might suggest he read
this book or at least the chapter on alcoholism.
5.
... discussion included
a very important question.
12&12 p.163,
Tradition Seven
6.
... discussion, it
may be well to summarize ...
BB p.20,
There Is A Solution
7.
... discussion, no
matter what the subject, it ...
BB p.118,
To Wives
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, "This is getting serious.
8.
... discussion of
matters medical, psychiatric, social, and ...
BB p.19,
There Is A Solution
Of necessity there will
have to be discussion of matters medical, psychiatric, social, and
religious.
9.
... discussion of
them with an understanding and ...
12&12 p.56,
Step Five
Psychiatrists and psychologists point out the deep need every human being has for practical insight and knowledge of his own personality flaws and for
a discussion of them with an understanding and trustworthy person.
10.
... discussion, vote,
and, whenever possible, by substantial ...
BB p.575,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of
unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by
discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that
it never perform acts of government, and
that, like the Society it
serves, it will always remain democratic in thought
and action.
11.
... discussion while
the newcomer's fate hung in ...
12&12 p.142,
Tradition Three
12.
... discussion with
other people.
BB p.94,
Working With Others
13.
... discussion without
rancor or bias.
BB p.134,
The Family Afterward
When this happens, they can be invited to join in morning meditation and
then they can take part in the
daily discussion without rancor or bias.
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