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... here. BB A Vision For You, p.157

The last three times, I got drunk on the way home from here.

... here?" 12&12 Step Two, p.25

Yes, you've got us over the barrel, all right -- but where do we go from here?"

... here? 12&12 Tradition Two, p.136

So why don't you move your work in here?

Here's a very large group of people ... 12&12 Step Two, p.27

Here's a very large group of people who have solved their alcohol problem.

Here again we are presented with the ... 12&12 Step Twelve, p.111

Here again we are presented with the temptation to overmanage things, and sometimes this results in rebuffs and other consequences which are hard to take.

View APPENDIX III, The Medical View on A.A.

... here again, we observe a profound change ... BB Appendix III, The Medical View on A.A., p.570

Even among those who occasionally land back in here again, we observe a profound change in personality.

... here and abroad generated a wave of ... 12&12 Tradition Seven, p.165

Approving editorials here and abroad generated a wave of confidence in the integrity of Alcoholics Anonymous.

... here and hereafter. 12&12 Step Eleven, p.105

We know that when we turn to Him, all will be well with us, here and hereafter.

... here and now. BB Bill's Story, p.16

We have it with us right here and now.

10.

... here and now was good enough for ... 12&12 Step Two, p.29

The here and now was good enough for us.

11.

... here and there if the family is ... 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.

12.

... here and there members had tried to ... 12&12 Tradition Seven, p.161

We took this violent new tack because here and there members had tried to make money out of their A.A. connections, and we feared we'd be exploited.

13.

Here and there, once in a while, ... BB There Is A Solution, p.27

Here and there, once in a while, alcoholics have had what are called vital spiritual experiences.

14.

... here and with some misgiving, we consented. BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxvii

Later, he requested the privilege of being allowed to tell his story to other patients here and with some misgiving, we consented.

15.

Here are some of the methods we ... BB More About Alcoholism, p.31

Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums -- we could increase the list ad infinitum.

16.

Here are some of the things we ... 12&12 Tradition Six, p.155

Here are some of the things we dreamed.

17.

Here are the steps we took, which ... BB How It Works, p.59

Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery:

18.

Here are thousands of men and women, ... BB We Agnostics, p.50

Here are thousands of men and women, worldly indeed.

19.

Here are two examples: 12&12 Tradition Three, p.141

Here are two examples:

20.

... here at Philadelphia General are mostly those ... BB Appendix III, The Medical View on A.A., p.570

Dr. John F. Stouffer, Chief Psychiatrist, Philadelphia General Hospital, citing his experience with A.A., said: "The alcoholics we get here at Philadelphia General are mostly those who cannot afford private treatment, and A.A. is by far the greatest thing we have been able to offer them.

21.

Here difficulty arises with agnostics. BB We Agnostics, p.45

Here difficulty arises with agnostics.

22.

... here, Ed. BB To Employers, p.147

After reading this book, a junior executive can go to such a man and say approximately this, "Look here, Ed.

23.

... here eight times in the last six ... BB A Vision For You, p.156

But he's a grand chap when he's sober, though he's been in here eight times in the last six months.

24.

Here, for instance, is a typical example: ... BB To Employers, p.138

Here, for instance, is a typical example: An officer of one of the largest banking institutions in America knows I no longer drink.

25.

... here he acquired some ideas which he ... BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxvii

Many years ago one of the leading contributors to this book came under our care in this hospital and while here he acquired some ideas which he put into practical application at once.

26.

... here's how!" BB There Is A Solution, p.24

The alcoholic may say to himself in the most casual way, "It won't burn me this time, so here's how!"

27.

... "Here I am." BB Into Action, p.79

It would have been impressive heroics if he had walked up to the Judge and said, "Here I am."

28.

... here I was gladly making a five-dollar ... 12&12 Tradition Seven, pp.162-163

I felt especially virtuous as I thought of all the ex-drunks who wouldn't even send the Foundation a dollar apiece, and here I was gladly making a five-dollar investment to fix a hangover.

29.

... here in this meeting that sometimes the ... 12&12 Tradition Two, p.138

'Bill, haven't you often said right here in this meeting that sometimes the good is the enemy of the best?

30.

Here is a brief account: BB A Vision For You, p.153

Here is a brief account:

31.

Here is a case in point: One ... BB The Family Afterward, p.135

Here is a case in point: One of our friends is a heavy smoker and coffee drinker.

32.

... here is a man who at fifty-five ... BB More About Alcoholism, p.33

But here is a man who at fifty-five years found he was just where he had left off at thirty.

33.

Here is one. BB More About Alcoholism, p.32

Here is one.

34.

... here is one place you may require ... 12&12 Step Five, p.61

No one ought to say the A.A. program requires no willpower; here is one place you may require all you've got.

35.

Here is the fellow who has been ... BB There Is A Solution, p.21

Here is the fellow who has been puzzling you, especially in his lack of control.

36.

Here is the story in his words. 12&12 Tradition Two, p.136

Here is the story in his words.

37.

... here is to imagine that we had ... 12&12 Step Ten, p.94

The temptation here is to imagine that we had good motives and reasons when we really didn't.

38.

... here is to try and help me ... 12&12 Tradition Five, p.152

"Still dubious, he demanded, 'Do you really mean the only reason you are here is to try and help me and to help yourself?'

39.

Here let us consider one that is ... 12&12 Step Eleven, p.99

Here let us consider one that is a classic.

40.

"Here lies a Hampshire Grenadier Who caught ... BB Bill's Story, p.1

"Here lies a Hampshire Grenadier Who caught his death Drinking cold small beer. A good soldier is ne'er forgot Whether he dieth by musket Or by pot."

41.

... here, Ma. Ain't it grand the wind ... BB Into Action, p.82

To his wife, he remarked, "Don't see anything the matter here, Ma. Ain't it grand the wind stopped blowin'?"

42.

... here may be adapted to help the ... BB To Wives (Note), p.104

(*) Written in 1939, when there were few women in A.A., this chapter assumes that the alcoholic in the home is likely to be the husband. But many of the suggestions given here may be adapted to help the person who lives with a woman alcoholic -- whether she is still drinking or is recovering in A.A. A further source of help is noted on page 121.

43.

Here no specific rule can be given. BB Working With Others, p.90

Here no specific rule can be given.

44.

... here nothing disturbing to their beliefs or ... BB There Is A Solution, p.28

Those having religious affiliations will find here nothing disturbing to their beliefs or ceremonies.

45.

Here, of course, we have lost all ... 12&12 Step Four, p.45

Here, of course, we have lost all perspective, and therefore all genuine humility.

46.

... here on earth. 12&12 Step Six, p.65

When they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with more satisfactions or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the point at which we depart from the degree of perfection that God wishes for us here on earth.

47.

... here or hereafter? 12&12 Step Two, p.29

Why should we be bothered with theological abstractions and religious duties, or with the state of our souls here or hereafter?

48.

Here, principles would have to come before ... 12&12 Tradition Twelve, p.187

Here, principles would have to come before personalities, without exception.

49.

... here sat a miracle directly across the ... BB Bill's Story, p.11

Never mind the musty past; here sat a miracle directly across the kitchen table.

50.

... here take note of our improved outlook ... 12&12 Step Twelve, p.122

Let's here take note of our improved outlook upon the problems of personal importance, power, ambition, and leadership.

51.

... here talking religion!' 12&12 Tradition Five, p.153

You've got a nerve to come in here talking religion!'

52.

Here the temptation is to become rather ... 12&12 Step Twelve, p.111

Here the temptation is to become rather possessive of these newcomers.

53.

Here their powerful instinct to live can ... 12&12 Step Six, p.64

Here their powerful instinct to live can cooperate fully with their Creator's desire to give them new life.

54.

... Here they are: BB The Family Afterward, p.135

We have three little mottoes which are apropos. Here they are:

55.

... here to consider what humility is and ... 12&12 Step Seven, p.70

Since this Step so specifically concerns itself with humility, we should pause here to consider what humility is and what the practice of it can mean to us.

56.

... here, to do your bidding. BB Into Action, p.76

Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do your bidding.

57.

... here was a chap absolutely convinced he ... BB More About Alcoholism, p.40

The story he told is most instructive, for here was a chap absolutely convinced he had to stop drinking, who had no excuse for drinking, who exhibited splendid judgment and determination in all his other concerns, yet was flat on his back nevertheless.

58.

Here was a prospect all right but, ... BB A Vision For You, p.156

Here was a prospect all right but, by the description, none too promising.

59.

... here was haven at last. BB A Vision For You, p.160

The expression on the faces of the women, that indefinable something in the eyes of the men, the stimulating and electric atmosphere of the place, conspired to let him know that here was haven at last.

60.

Here was love, applause, war; moments sublime ... BB Bill's Story, p.1

Here was love, applause, war; moments sublime with intervals hilarious.

61.

Here was something at work in a ... BB Bill's Story, p.11

Here was something at work in a human heart which had done the impossible.

62.

Here was something rare in the world ... 12&12 Tradition Eleven, p.182

Here was something rare in the world -- a society which said it wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its individual members.

63.

Here was the terrible dilemma in which ... BB There Is A Solution, p.28

Here was the terrible dilemma in which our friend found himself when he had the extraordinary experience, which as we have already told you, made him a free man.

64.

Here was the threat of commitment, the ... BB More About Alcoholism, p.36

Here was the threat of commitment, the loss of family and position, to say nothing of that intense mental and physical suffering which drinking always caused him.

65.

Here was the true voice, welling up ... 12&12 Tradition Two, p.138

Here was the true voice, welling up out of my friends.

66.

Here we are not trying to help ... 12&12 Step Six, p.67

Here we are not trying to help those we criticize; we are trying to proclaim our own righteousness.

67.

Here we ask God for inspiration, an ... BB Into Action, p.86

Here we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision.

68.

Here we begin to practice all Twelve ... 12&12 Step Twelve, p.106

Here we begin to practice all Twelve Steps of the program in our daily lives so that we and those about us may find emotional sobriety.

69.

Here we cast up a balance sheet, ... 12&12 Step Ten, p.89

Here we cast up a balance sheet, crediting ourselves with things well done, and chalking up debits where due.

70.

Here we experience the kind of giving ... 12&12 Step Twelve, p.106

Here we experience the kind of giving that asks no rewards.

71.

Here we find human opinions running to ... BB How It Works, p.68

Here we find human opinions running to extremes -- absurd extremes, perhaps.

72.

Here we need only recognize that we ... 12&12 Step Ten, p.94

Here we need only recognize that we did act or think badly, try to visualize how we might have done better, and resolve with God's help to carry these lessons over into tomorrow, making, of course, any amends still neglected.

73.

... here we need to fetch ourselves up ... 12&12 Step Eight, p.78

Right here we need to fetch ourselves up sharply.

74.

Here we ought to take much care, ... 12&12 Step Five, p.61

Here we ought to take much care, remembering that prudence is a virtue which carries a high rating.

75.

Here we turn outward toward our fellow ... 12&12 Step Twelve, p.106

Here we turn outward toward our fellow alcoholics who are still in distress.

76.

Here were three exceptional men lost to ... BB To Employers, p.137

Here were three exceptional men lost to this world because I did not understand alcoholism as I do now.

77.

... here when I say that what you ... 12&12 Tradition Two, p.137

But I think I speak for everyone here when I say that what you now propose bothers us an awful lot more.'

78.

... here. You'll have to quit it or ... 12&12 Tradition Three, p.143

They said firmly, "You can't talk like this around here. You'll have to quit it or get out."

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