From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... follow.
12&12 p.120,
Step Twelve
2.
... follow a
few simple rules.
BB xxix(xxvii),
The Doctor's Opinion
On the other hand -- and strange as this may seem to those who do not understand -- once a psychic change has occurred, the very same person who seemed doomed, who had so many problems he despaired of ever solving them, suddenly finds himself easily able to control his desire for alcohol, the only effort necessary being that required to follow a few simple rules.
3.
... follow all
of the program.
BB p.94,
Working With Others
4.
... follow, but
you will save many a ...
BB p.111,
To Wives
We know these suggestions are sometimes difficult to
follow, but you will save many a heartbreak if you can succeed in observing
them.
5.
... follow his
own conscience.
BB p.95,
Working With Others
If he thinks he can do the job in some other way, or prefers some other spiritual approach, encourage him
to follow his own conscience.
6.
... follow its
suggestions.
BB p.153,
A Vision For You
Our hope is that when this chip of a book is launched on the world tide of alcoholism, defeated drinkers will seize upon it, to follow its suggestions.
7.
... follow our
program.
BB p.113,
To Wives
8.
... follow such
a reunion.
BB p.134,
The Family Afterward
9.
... follow taking
even a glass of beer ...
BB p.24,
There Is A Solution
The almost certain consequences that follow
taking even a glass of beer do not crowd into the mind to deter us.
10.
... follow that
life originated out of nothing, ...
BB p.49,
We Agnostics
Were our contentions true, it would follow that life originated out of nothing, means nothing, and proceeds nowhere.
11.
Follow the
dictates of a Higher Power ...
BB p.100,
Working With Others
Follow the dictates of a
Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your present circumstances!
12.
... follow were
written mainly for members, it ...
12&12 p.15,
Foreword
Though the essays which
follow were written mainly for members, it is thought by many of A.A.'s friends that these pieces might arouse interest and find application outside A.A. itself.
13.
... follow your
suggestions.
BB p.94,
Working With Others
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