From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... newfound knowledge
of ourselves, we may develop ...
12&12 p.77,
Step Eight
First, we take a look backward and try to discover where we have
been at fault; next we make a vigorous attempt to repair the damage we have done; and third, having thus cleaned away the debris of the past, we consider how, with our newfound knowledge of ourselves, we may develop
the best possible relations with every human being we know.
2.
... newfound peace
is a priceless gift.
12&12 p.74,
Step Seven
To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety
-- in other words, to all of
us -- this newfound peace is
a priceless gift.
3.
... newfound Providence,
then what is it?
12&12 p.35,
Step Three
4.
... newfound sobriety.
12&12 p.39,
Step Three
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