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From the books  ...  Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)


1.
... exceed their intended purpose.   12&12 p.65, Step Six
Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn't strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose.

2.
... exceed their proper functions.   12&12 p.42, Step Four
Yet these instincts, so necessary for our existence, often far exceed their proper functions.


Passages from the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions are reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.  The A.A. Preamble, copyright © The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., is reprinted with permission.  Permission to reprint does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either Alcoholics Anonymous or The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

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