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... each A.A.
follows suggested Steps to recovery, ...
12&12
Contents (Tradition Nine), p.12
Absence of coercion works because unless each A.A. follows suggested Steps to recovery, he signs his own death warrant.
2.
... each A.A.
group an individual entity, strictly ...
12&12
Tradition Four, p.147
This meant, of course, that
we had been given the courage to declare each A.A. group
an individual entity, strictly reliant on its own conscience as a guide to action.
3.
... Each A.A.
group needs the least possible ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.565
4.
... Each A.A.
group needs the least possible ...
12&12
Tradition Nine (Long), p.191
5.
... each A.A.
group should be responsible to ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.563
4. With respect to its own affairs, each A.A. group
should be responsible to no
other authority than its own conscience.
6.
... each A.A.
group should be responsible to ...
12&12
Tradition Four (Long), p.189
Four -- With respect to its own affairs, each A.A. group should be responsible to no other authority than its own conscience.
7.
... each A.A.'s
life depends on obedience to ...
12&12
Contents (Tradition One), p.9
Tradition One -- "Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity." Without unity, A.A. dies. Individual liberty, yet great unity. Key to paradox: each A.A.'s life depends on obedience to spiritual principles.
The group must survive or the individual
will not. Common welfare comes first. How best to live and work together as groups.
8.
... each A.A.
member follows to the best ...
12&12
Tradition Nine, p.174
Unless each A.A. member follows to the best of his ability our suggested Twelve Steps to recovery, he almost certainly signs his own death warrant.
9.
... each A.A.
member is personal sobriety, the ...
12&12
Tradition Nine, p.175
Just as the aim of each A.A. member is personal sobriety, the aim of our services is to bring sobriety within reach of all who want it.
10.
... each A.A.
to identify himself with and ...
12&12
Contents (Tradition Five), p.10
The ability of each A.A. to identify himself with and bring recovery to the newcomer is
a gift from God... passing on this gift to others is our one aim.
11.
... each A.A.
to identify himself with, and ...
12&12
Tradition Five, p.150
The unique ability of each A.A. to identify himself with, and
bring recovery to, the newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, eloquence, or on any special individual skills.
12.
... Each Alcoholics
Anonymous group ought to be ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.563
5. Each Alcoholics Anonymous group ought to be a spiritual entity having but one primary purpose -- that of carrying its message to the alcoholic
who still suffers.
13.
... Each Alcoholics
Anonymous group ought to be ...
12&12
Tradition Five (Long), p.190
Five -- Each Alcoholics Anonymous group ought to be a spiritual entity having but
one primary purpose -- that of carrying
its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
14.
... each and
every one.
BB
How It Works, p.67
We cannot be helpful to all people, but at least God will show
us how to take a kindly and tolerant view of each and every one.
15.
... each case
accomplished the miraculous, the humanly ...
BB
We Agnostics, p.50
16.
... each city
and hamlet, havens for those ...
BB
A Vision For You, p.153
They will approach still other sick ones and fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous may
spring up in each city and hamlet, havens for those who must find a way out.
17.
... each day
for the man who is ...
BB
A Vision For You, p.164
18.
... each day's
march.
12&12
Step Ten, p.90
19.
Each day
my friend's simple talk in ...
BB
Bill's Story, p.16
Each day my friend's simple talk in our kitchen multiplies itself in a widening circle of peace on earth and good will to men.
20.
... each day,
only to cook supper for ...
12&12
Tradition Two, p.136
I thought of Lois coming home exhausted from the department store each day, only to cook supper for a houseful of drunks who weren't paying board.
21.
Each day,
somewhere in the world, recovery ...
BB
Foreword to Third Edition, p.xxii
Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing experience, strength, and
hope.
22.
... each day
"Thy will be done."
BB
Into Action, pp.87-88
We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day "Thy will be done."
23.
... each element
of A.A. -- the Conference, the ...
BB
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form), p.574
III. To insure effective leadership, we
should endow each element of A.A. -- the Conference, the General Service Board and its service corporations, staffs, committees, and executives -- with a traditional "Right of Decision."
24.
... each family,
in the light of their ...
BB
Working With Others, p.103
25.
... each family
play together or separately, as ...
BB
The Family Afterward, pp.132-133
26.
... each family
which has been relieved owes ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.124
We think each family which has been relieved owes something to those who have
not, and when the occasion requires, each member of it should be only too willing to bring former mistakes, no matter how grievous, out of their hiding places.
27.
... each found
something called a spiritual awakening.
12&12
Step Twelve, p.106
Our Twelfth Step also says that as a result of practicing all
the Steps, we have each found something called a spiritual awakening.
28.
Each fragment
says to the others, "We ...
12&12
Step Three, p.37
29.
... each futile
effort to reach solid ground.
BB
To Wives, p.107
As animals on a treadmill, we have patiently and wearily climbed, falling back in exhaustion after each futile effort to reach solid ground.
30.
... each genuine
one has something in common ...
12&12
Step Twelve, p.106
31.
... Each group
has but one primary purpose ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.562
Five -- Each group has but one primary purpose -- to carry its message to the alcoholic
who still suffers.
32.
... "Each group
has but one primary purpose ...
12&12
Contents (Tradition Five), p.10
Tradition Five -- "Each group has but one primary purpose -- to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers."
33.
"Each group
has but one primary purpose ...
12&12
Tradition Five, p.150
"Each group has but one primary purpose -- to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers."
34.
... Each group
should be autonomous except in ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.562
Four -- Each group should be autonomous
except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.
35.
... "Each group
should be autonomous except in ...
12&12
Contents (Tradition Four), p.10
Tradition Four -- "Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole."
36.
"Each group
should be autonomous except in ...
12&12
Tradition Four, p.146
37.
... each group
should soon achieve this ideal; ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.564
We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is
highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance
of large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying
any obligation whatever, is unwise.
38.
... each group
should soon achieve this ideal; ...
12&12
Tradition Seven (Long), p.190
We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is
highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance
of large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying
any obligation whatever, is unwise.
39.
... each group
to send in its list ...
12&12
Tradition Three, p.140
40.
... each group
was to be autonomous and ...
BB
Foreword to Second Edition, p.xix
It was thought that no alcoholic man or woman could be excluded from
our Society; that our leaders might serve but never govern; that each group was to be autonomous and there was to be no professional class of therapy.
41.
... each, he
not only drinks again, but ...
12&12
Step Two, p.32
42.
Each in
his turn may be footsore ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.122
43.
... each individual
case, will help turn up ...
12&12
Step Four, pp.52-53
Questions like these, more of which will come to mind easily in each individual case, will help turn up the root causes.
44.
Each individual,
in the personal stories, describes ...
BB
There Is A Solution, p.29
Each individual, in the personal stories, describes in his own language and from his own point of view the way he established his relationship with God.
45.
Each individual
should consult his own conscience.
BB
The Family Afterward, p.132
46.
... each individual
to settle for himself.
BB
We Agnostics, p.50
47.
Each inquiry
was painstakingly answered; pamphlets and ...
BB
Foreword to Second Edition, p.xviii
48.
... each instance,
and have tried to possess ...
12&12
Step Nine, p.83
After we have made the list of people we have harmed, have reflected carefully upon each instance, and have tried to possess ourselves of the right attitude in which to proceed, we will see that the making of direct amends divides those we should approach into several classes.
49.
... each instance
carefully.
12&12
Step Eight, p.81
50.
Each is
interested in having his or ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.122
51.
... each man
plays God, sounds good in ...
12&12
Step Three, p.37
This brave philosophy, wherein each man plays God, sounds good in the speaking, but it still has to meet the acid test: how well does it actually work?
52.
Each member
becomes an active guardian of ...
12&12
Contents (Tradition Eleven), p.12
53.
... each member
becomes an active guardian of ...
12&12
Tradition Eleven, p.183
54.
... each member
of a resentful family begins ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.127
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.
55.
... Each member
of Alcoholics Anonymous is but ...
BB
Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.563
56.
... Each member
of Alcoholics Anonymous is but ...
12&12
Tradition One (Long), p.189
57.
... each member
of it should be only ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.124
We think each family which has been relieved owes something to those who have
not, and when the occasion requires, each member of it should be only too willing to bring former mistakes, no matter how grievous, out of their hiding places.
58.
Each might
pray about it, having the ...
BB
Into Action, p.82
59.
... each morning
in meditation that our Creator ...
BB
Into Action, p.83
So we clean house with the family, asking each morning in meditation that our Creator show us the way of patience, tolerance, kindliness
and love.
60.
... each must
discharge.
BB
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form), p.574
IV. At all responsible levels, we ought to maintain a traditional
"Right of Participation," allowing a voting representation in reasonable proportion
to the responsibility that each must discharge.
61.
... each name
our injuries.
BB
How It Works, p.65
62.
Each needed
to consider the others, and ...
12&12
Tradition One, p.131
Each needed to consider the others, and in
abiding faith they knew they must find their real strength.
63.
... each newcomer
to decide himself whether he ...
12&12
Tradition Three, p.141
Why did we leave it to each newcomer to decide himself whether he was an alcoholic
and whether he should join
us?
64.
... each occasion,
"Have I any good social, ...
BB
Working With Others, p.101
Therefore, ask yourself on each occasion, "Have I any good social, business, or personal reason for going to this place?
65.
... each of
A.A.'s Twelve Steps.
12&12
Step Seven, p.70
Indeed, the attainment
of greater humility is
the foundation principle of each of A.A.'s Twelve Steps.
66.
... each of
our Fellowship to omit his ...
BB
Foreword to First Edition, p.xiii
When writing or speaking
publicly about alcoholism, we urge each of our Fellowship to omit his personal name, designating himself instead as "a member of Alcoholics Anonymous."
67.
... each of
the United States and all ...
BB
Foreword to Second Edition, p.xv
68.
... each of
them has decided to turn ...
12&12
Step Three, p.35
Isn't it true that in all matters touching upon alcohol, each of them has decided to turn his or her life over to the care, protection, and guidance
of Alcoholics Anonymous?
69.
... each of
them wish to retaliate, snatching ...
BB
How It Works, p.61
And do not his actions make
each of them wish to retaliate, snatching all
they can get out of the show?
70.
... each of
these occasions we worked with ...
BB
More About Alcoholism, p.35
71.
Each of
us has had his own ...
12&12
Step Three, p.37
Each of us has had his own near-fatal encounter with the juggernaut of self-will, and has suffered enough under its weight to be willing to look for something better.
72.
... each of
us have been, and are.
12&12
Step Four, p.42
Step Four is our vigorous and painstaking
effort to discover what
these liabilities in each
of us have been, and are.
73.
... each of
us takes part in the ...
12&12
Tradition Twelve, p.187
As we lay aside these very human aspirations, we believe
that each of us takes part in the weaving of a protective mantle which covers our whole Society and under which we may
grow and work in unity.
74.
... each of
us, when making an inventory, ...
12&12
Step Four, p.48
Human beings are never quite alike, so each of us, when making an inventory, will need to determine what his individual character defects are.
75.
Each of
us would like to live ...
12&12
Step Seven, p.76
76.
... each one
decides for himself in the ...
BB
There Is A Solution, p.28
This should be an entirely personal affair which each one decides for himself in the light of past associations, or his present choice.
77.
... each one
is likely to have fixed ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.122
The alcoholic, his wife,
his children, his "in-laws",
each one is likely to have fixed ideas about the family's attitude towards himself or herself.
78.
... each one
of them this qualification: "...if ...
12&12
Step Eleven, p.102
Even so, when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification: "...if it be Thy will."
79.
... each one
of us works out in ...
12&12
Step Eleven, p.101
Aided by such instruction and example
as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way.
80.
... each other.
BB
To Wives, p.118
If you both show a willingness to remedy your
own defects, there will be little need to criticize each other.
81.
... each other.
12&12
Tradition Five, p.152
82.
... each other.
12&12
Tradition Six, p.156
It occurred to us that we could take what we had into the factories and cause laborers and capitalists
to love each other.
83.
... each other
a great deal, but we ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.125
We do talk about each other a great deal, but we almost invariably temper such talk by a spirit of love and tolerance.
84.
... each other
and ask when their marriage ...
12&12
Step Twelve, p.118
85.
... each other
and comes to a friendly ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.131
This means trouble, unless the family watches for these tendencies in each other and comes to a friendly agreement about
them.
86.
... each other
and drew closer together.
BB
The Family Afterward, p.124
87.
... each other
at incredible speed.
BB
We Agnostics, pp.48-49
88.
... each other,
in order to stay sober ...
BB
Foreword to Fourth Edition, p.xxiv
In any meeting, anywhere, A.A.'s share experience, strength, and hope with each other, in order to stay sober and help other alcoholics.
89.
... each other
is the bright spot of ...
BB
Working With Others, p.89
90.
... each other,
scarce an evening passed that ...
BB
A Vision For You, p.159
Seeing much of each other, scarce an evening passed that someone's home did not shelter a little gathering of men and women, happy in their release, and constantly thinking how
they might present their discovery to some newcomer.
91.
... each other
that they may solve their ...
Grapevine
Preamble
Alcoholics Anonymous
is a fellowship of men and
women who share their experience, strength and
hope with each other that they may solve their
common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
92.
... each other,
when justified -- these are everyday ...
BB
A Vision For You, p.161
Cleaning up old scrapes, helping to settle family differences, explaining the disinherited son to his irate parents, lending money and securing jobs for each other, when justified -- these are everyday occurrences.
93.
... each other
with these very things, when ...
BB
Working With Others, p.98
Yet we do go to great extremes to provide each other with these very things, when such action is warranted.
94.
... each passing
day of our lives, may ...
12&12
Step Twelve, p.125
With each passing day of our lives, may every one of us sense more deeply the inner meaning of A.A.'s simple prayer:
95.
Each person
is like an actor who ...
BB
How It Works, p.60
Each person is like an actor who wants to run the whole show; is forever trying to arrange the lights, the ballet, the scenery and the rest of the players in his own way.
96.
... each phrase
and idea.
12&12
Step Eleven, p.99
As beginners in meditation, we might now reread this prayer several times very slowly, savoring every word and trying to take in the deep meaning of each phrase and idea.
97.
... each physician
in such a group might ...
12&12
Tradition Five, p.150
98.
... each questionable
situation, for sanity, and for ...
BB
How It Works, p.70
To sum up about sex: We earnestly pray for the right ideal, for guidance in each questionable situation, for sanity, and
for the strength to do the right thing.
99.
... each relation
to this test -- was it ...
BB
How It Works, p.69
100.
... each request
carefully to see what its ...
12&12
Step Eleven, p.102
101.
... each side
may have some justification.
BB
The Family Afterward, p.126
102.
... each situation
fairly, can I see where ...
12&12
Step Four, p.52
103.
... each sober
A.A. member has been granted ...
12&12
Step Six, p.64
It is plain for everybody
to see that each sober A.A. member has been granted a release from this very obstinate and potentially fatal obsession.
104.
... each specific
matter.
BB
How It Works, p.69
105.
... each teller
approaches and conceives of the ...
BB
We Agnostics, p.50
In our personal stories
you will find a wide variation in the way each teller approaches and conceives of the Power which
is greater than himself.
106.
... each thought
or act that appears to ...
12&12
Step Ten, p.94
As we glance down the debit side of the day's ledger, we should carefully examine our motives in each thought or act that appears to be wrong.
107.
... each trying
to arrange the family show ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.122
108.
... each wants
to play the lead?
BB
The Family Afterward, p.122
109.
... each will
have to yield here and ...
BB
The Family Afterward, p.131
At the very beginning, the
couple ought to frankly face the fact that each will have to yield here and there if the family is
going to play an effective part in the new life.
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