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OBSERVE   occurs   4 times    (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... observe a profound change in personality.   BB p.570(572), Appendix III, The Medical View on A.A.   Display entire Appendix III
Even among those who occasionally land back in here again, we observe a profound change in personality.


2.
... observe carefully is that we do not ...   BB p.125, The Family Afterward   Go to page 125 in the Big Book
Another principle we observe carefully is that we do not relate intimate experiences of another person unless we are sure he would approve.


3.
... observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking ...   BB p.575, Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)   Display entire Appendix VII
XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.


4.
... observe this request, for otherwise we shall ...   BB xiii, Foreword to First Edition   Display entire Foreword to First Edition
Very earnestly we ask the press also, to observe this request, for otherwise we shall be greatly handicapped.


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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