GROUNDED in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

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... grounded A.A.'s seem to have the ability, ... 12&12 p.114, Step Twelve

Our basic troubles are the same as everyone else's, but when an honest effort is made "to practice these principles in all our affairs," well-grounded A.A.'s seem to have the ability, by God's grace, to take these troubles in stride and turn them into demonstrations of faith.

... grounded in a power greater than themselves, ... BB xxviii(xxvi), The Doctor's Opinion

In nearly all cases, their ideals must be grounded in a power greater than themselves, if they are to re-create their lives.

... grounded in fact. BB p.48, We Agnostics

Nevertheless, the twentieth century readily accepts theories of all kinds, provided they are firmly grounded in fact.

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