From the books ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
HELPFULNESS occurs
4 times
(
Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... helpfulness and
friendliness.
BB p.99,
Working With Others
These can then be
discussed in an
atmosphere of
helpfulness
and
friendliness.
2.
... helpfulness to
one another as you find ...
BB p.162,
A Vision For You
There are the
same fast friendships, there is the
same helpfulness to
one another as you
find among our
western friends.
3.
... helpfulness to
others, and the necessity of ...
BB xvi,
Foreword to Second Edition
4.
... helpfulness to
others, so never hesitate to ...
BB p.102,
Working With Others
Your
job now is to be at the
place where you may be of
maximum helpfulness to
others, so
never hesitate to
go anywhere if you can be
helpful.
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