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

intentioned
intentions
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INTEREST   occurs   15 times    (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
See also...     interests
interested
interesting
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1.
... interest and find application outside A.A. itself.   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.


2.
... interest and hold these alcoholic people must ...   BB xxviii(xxvi), The Doctor's Opinion   Display entire Doctor's Opinion
The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic people must have depth and weight.


3.
... interest, both humanitarian and business, in the ...   BB p.149, To Employers   Go to page 149 in the Big Book
There is a real interest, both humanitarian and business, in the well-being of employees.

4.
... interest in A.A. and spiritual things, often ...   12&12 p.119, Step Twelve
Their common suffering as drinkers, their common interest in A.A. and spiritual things, often enhance such unions.


5.
... interest in A.A., it is suggested that ...   BB p.573(575), Appendix VI, How to Get in Touch With A.A.   Display entire Appendix VI
Should you be the relative or friend of an alcoholic who shows no immediate interest in A.A., it is suggested that you write the Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc., 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA.


6.
... interest in our fellows.   BB p.84, Into Action   Go to page 84 in the Big Book
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.


7.
... interest in selfish things and gain interest ...   BB p.84, Into Action   Go to page 84 in the Big Book
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.


8.
... interest in such things, a feeling of ...   BB p.131, The Family Afterward   Go to page 131 in the Big Book
When he renews interest in such things, a feeling of jealousy may arise.


9.
... interest in the children and may show ...   BB p.126, The Family Afterward   Go to page 126 in the Big Book
He may take small interest in the children and may show irritation when reproved for his delinquencies.

10.
... interest in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics ...   12&12 p.16, Foreword
There is, too, a rising interest in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.


11.
... interest in them.   BB p.112, To Wives   Go to page 112 in the Big Book
You might suggest that you both take an interest in them.


12.
... interest, it may be best to drop ...   BB p.112, To Wives   Go to page 112 in the Big Book
If this kind of approach does not catch your husband's interest, it may be best to drop the subject, but after a friendly talk your husband will usually revive the topic himself.


13.
... interest, lend him your copy of this ...   BB p.94, Working With Others   Go to page 94 in the Big Book
If he shows interest, lend him your copy of this book.

14.
... interest, pure and simple, that has enabled ...   12&12 p.66, Step Six
After all, hasn't it been self-interest, pure and simple, that has enabled most of us to escape?


15.
... interest that sustained mine, though I at ...   BB p.178, Doctor Bob's Nightmare   Go to page 178 in the Big Book
My wife became deeply interested, and it was her interest that sustained mine, though I at no time sensed that it might be an answer to my liquor problem.


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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