From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... mood, a
flier into the realm of ...
12&12 p.101,
Step Eleven
This much could be a fragment of what is called
meditation, perhaps
our very first attempt at a mood, a flier into the realm of spirit, if you like.
2.
... mood dwell
on the troubles liquor has ...
BB p.91,
Working With Others
If he is in a serious mood
dwell on the troubles liquor has caused you, being careful not to moralize or lecture.
3.
... mood in
which we can focus undisturbed ...
12&12 p.101,
Step Eleven
When, by such simple devices, we have placed ourselves in a mood in which
we can focus undisturbed on constructive imagination, we might proceed like this:
4.
... mood is
light, tell him humorous stories ...
BB p.91,
Working With Others
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